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Art and CultureHH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Opens Muscat Art 2026 Featuring More Than 300 Artists
His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, has inaugurated the fifth edition of Muscat Art 2026 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC). Running from October 28 to 30 under the theme “Art Everywhere”, the exhibition features...
Art and CultureWorld Art Dubai 2026 Returns with 300+ Exhibitors, 10,000 Artworks and Global Galleries
Art and CultureDubai Culture to Host 11th Reading Box Initiative at Mirdif City Centre
Art and CultureUAE Residents Invited to Share Their Stories Ahead of 55th Eid Al Etihad Celebrations
Art and CultureIHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City mark Emirati Women’s Day with exclusive dining offers
Art and CultureNearly 40 UAE Teens Train as Cultural Guides at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Nearly 40 Emirati teenagers are being trained to lead cultural tours at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, as part of a youth programme designed to develop the next generation of cultural ambassadors. The current group represents the second batch of participants this summer under the Little...
Art and CultureSAE University College Launches Dubai’s First Accredited Bachelor of Music Degree
SAE University College has launched Dubai’s first accredited Bachelor of Music degree, offering aspiring musicians, producers, songwriters and music entrepreneurs an opportunity to earn an internationally recognised qualification while studying in the UAE. The new three-year programme is...
Art and CultureSreejish Sarada Sreekantan Nair and Navas Thekkada Honoured with Chiranthana Mohammed Rafi Award 2026 in Sharjah
Author and journalist Sreejish Sarada Sreekantan Nair and renowned social and cultural activist Navas Thekkada were honoured with the Chiranthana Mohammed Rafi Award 2026 at a memorable cultural evening jointly organised by Chiranthana and Darshana at the Sharjah Indian Association Hall on July...
Art and CultureSeven core values of UAE Founder Sheikh Zayed unveiled as guidance for future generations
The Founder’s Office has published seven core values associated with the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Founding Father, as a resource to help individuals and organisations understand and communicate his legacy. The values are intended to provide a practical...
Art and CultureThe Dhukhr Club highlights theatre’s role in strengthening national identity and nurturing talent
The Dhukhr Club – Dubai has concluded a series of sessions exploring the role of theatre in strengthening national identity, empowering talent and enhancing family and community cohesion, as part of activities aligned with the UAE’s Year of the Family initiative. Organised in...
Art and CultureMaheerah Programme Returns for Fourth Edition at Athar Festival 2026 to Support Women in Saudi Creative Industry
Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity has announced the return of the Maheerah Programme for its fourth edition, continuing its mission to support high-performing mid-career women working across
Art and CultureBloom World Academy Student Nial Dursun Impresses Dubai Audience with Solo Piano Concert
Fourteen-year-old pianist and composer Nial Dursun, a student at Bloom World Academy (BWA), has achieved a remarkable milestone in his musical journey by performing his own headline concert in Dubai,
Art and CultureAthar Festival 2026 Returns to Riyadh to Explore the Future of Saudi Creativity
Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the Kingdom’s largest gathering of the creative marketing industry, is set to return for its fourth edition on November 24-25, 2026, bringing together
Art and CultureMuseums Become Bridges Connecting Cultures, Says MTE Studios at Ajman University Event
UAE-based immersive exhibition company MTE Studios highlighted the growing role of museums in fostering cultural understanding and global dialogue during a special International Museum Day 2026 sessio
Art and CultureUAE President Extends Eid Al Adha Greetings to ‘All Who Call UAE Home’, Prays for Peace and Prosperity
President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended Eid Al Adha greetings to citizens, residents, and Muslims around the world on Wednesday, sharing a message of unity, peace, and shared
Art and CultureUAE Leaders Perform Eid Al Adha Prayers, Exchange Greetings with Worshippers Across the Emirates
President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Wednesday at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque alongside senior leaders, officials, and worshippers from across the
Art and CultureDubai Culture Launches ‘Open the Chest’ to Revive Emirati Values and Strengthen Family Bonds Among Future Generations
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has launched the children’s book “Open the Chest” in collaboration with Elf Publishing House and Emirati designer and writer Shatha Essa, as part of
Art and CulturePilgrims Gather on Mount Arafat as Hajj Reaches Peak Amid High Temperatures
Millions of Muslim pilgrims gathered on Mount Arafat on Tuesday as the annual Hajj reached its spiritual peak under soaring desert temperatures approaching 40°C. From early morning, worshippers dr
Art and CultureDubai Culture Launches “Theatre and People” Programme to Strengthen Cultural Dialogue
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has launched a new initiative titled “Theatre and People”, in collaboration with Dubai National Theatre, aimed at enhancing cultural dialogue and highl
Art and CultureUAE Launches National Register to Preserve Modern Architectural Heritage
The Ministry of Culture has launched the National Register of Modern Architectural Heritage, marking a major step toward documenting and safeguarding the United Arab Emirates’s modern architectu
