Jasmine Bager

Journalist at Freelance

Mostly write about the arts. @columbiajourn grad. She/her 📍🇸🇦🔁🗽

Articles

Japan’s Koji Yamamura brings expertise to Saudi Film Festival masterclass

4 days ago | arabnews.pk | Jasmine Bager

DHAHRAN: Animation lovers attending the 11th Saudi Film Festival this week were treated to a masterclass by Oscar-nominated Japanese director Koji Yamamura. Yamamura gave a masterclass titled “Giving Shape to Invisible Light” on Saturday. While the Saudi Film Festival typically focuses on local and regional cinema, it also offers audiences a chance to engage with global voices. This year, Japan holds a special place in the lineup, with the festival running until April 23.
Japan’s Koji Yamamura brings expertise to Saudi Film Festival masterclass

4 days ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

Saudi comedy film ‘Ambulance’ to get sequel /node/2597667/lifestyle April 19, 2025 10:59 Saudi comedy film ‘Ambulance’ to get sequel DUBAI: A sequel is already in the works for “Esaaf” (“Ambulance”), the new comedy starring Saudi actor and stand-up comedian Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj and directed by British filmmaker Colin Teague. The film premiered on Tuesday, making history as the first Arabic-language movie to be released by Imax.
At Art Dubai, Pakistani artists find the space missing at home

5 days ago | arab.news | Rebecca Proctor |Jasmine Bager |Shyama Krishna Kumar |Buraq Shabbir

Art Dubai’s 18th edition marks UAE’s rise as key market for contemporary art /node/2597610/lifestyle April 18, 2025 21:05 Art Dubai’s 18th edition marks UAE’s rise as key market for contemporary art Latest edition of the region’s leading contemporary art fair presented high-quality works from around the world, cementing the Gulf metropolis as a key market player DUBAI: The Madinat Jumeirah is alive once again with the invigorating buzz of collectors, artists, gallerists and art lovers all...
11th Saudi Film Festival opens with a night of cinema, culture, stars

6 days ago | arabnews.pk | Jasmine Bager

DHAHRAN: The red carpet was rolled out for the 11th edition of the Saudi Film Festival on Thursday, as the event confirmed its role as a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s burgeoning movie culture. Hosted by the dynamic duo — Saudi actors Aixa Kay and Khaled Saqer — the celebration at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran was brimming with glamor and drama.
11th Saudi Film Festival opens with a night of cinema, culture, stars

6 days ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

Saudi filmmaker Ryan Al-Bishri discusses ‘When the Light Shines’ /node/2597550/lifestyle April 18, 2025 09:14 Saudi filmmaker Ryan Al-Bishri discusses ‘When the Light Shines’ The documentary about Layan Culture tells a remarkable story of artistic perseverance against the odds DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s cultural scene is becoming increasingly significant both inside and outside of the Gulf region, with the Kingdom’s artists being collected by prestigious international institutions and fetching...
Review: Netflix’s ‘North of North’ offers a fresh and authentic look at Inuit life

1 week ago | arabnews.pk | Jasmine Bager

Netflix’s new “North of North” series offers a fresh and authentic look at Inuit life, blending humor with emotional depth and cultural richness. It is Netflix’s first original Canadian series, co-commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in association with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.
Review: Netflix’s ‘North of North’ offers a fresh and authentic look at Inuit life

1 week ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

Benson Boone to perform in the UAE /node/2597445/lifestyle April 17, 2025 15:05 Benson Boone to perform in the UAE DUBAI: US singer and songwriter Benson Boone will open this year’s Yasalam After-Race Concerts, part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in December. Boone, known for chart-topping hits like “Beautiful Things” and “Slow It Down,” is set to take the stage at Etihad Park on Dec. 4.
US consulate in Dhahran celebrates Independence Day with Hollywood flair

1 week ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

DHAHRAN: The US Consulate in Dhahran held an early celebration to mark the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this week. The outdoor event had a Hollywood-inspired theme with popcorn stations, Oscar statue replicas, film posters and cutouts of classic movie stars. Guests were welcomed by US Consul General James Sindle, who said: “When we think about the fabric of American culture, few institutions have shaped our collective identity quite like Hollywood.
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Contemporary Kingdom’

1 week ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

The new edition of “Contemporary Kingdom” is a lush green coffee table volume that is more than worthy of the space it occupies. Building on the original 2014 release, the new edition offers a sweeping insight into one of the world’s most dynamic art scenes. With expanded coverage, it dives deep into the Kingdom’s bold and vibrant creative landscape through essays and detailed profiles of contemporary Saudi artists. This expanded volume charts the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s art scene.
Tamtam’s Goast Flower: Growing a vibrant Saudi music community

1 week ago | arabnews.pk | Jasmine Bager

ALKHOBAR: With her signature curls and radiant smile, internationally acclaimed Saudi singer-songwriter Tamtam brought her boundless energy to Alkhobar this week, aiming to nurture and connect the Kingdom’s growing music scene from the ground up. Known mononymously as Tamtam, the artist chose early in her career to go by a single name — a decision that helped to maintain her privacy while allowing listeners to focus on her message and music.