Art & Culture

Tashkeel launches Tanween 2025 at Dubai Design Week, showcasing nine UAE-based designers blending sustainability, innovation, and cultural heritage. DUBAI: Tashkeel will present the Tanween Collection 2025 at Downtown Design during Dubai Design Week (5–9 November), showcasing the creative achievements of nine emerging UAE-based designers. The latest Tanween cohort reflects the UAE’s evolving design identity—blending contemporary […]

Xposure Awards 2026 attracted 29,000 photography and 634 film entries from over 100 countries, marking a record-breaking 10th edition. SHARJAH: The Xposure International Photography and Film Awards 2026 have achieved a remarkable milestone, drawing over 29,000 photography entries and 634 film submissions from creatives across more than 100 countries. The awards are part of the […]

Abu Dhabi opens Royal Equestrian Arts, the first classical horsemanship institution outside Europe, blending heritage, education and artistry. ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated the Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts (ADREA) on Jubail Island, marking a cultural first for the region. ADREA becomes the world’s fifth and the first non-European […]

Egypt’s billion-dollar Grand Egyptian Museum earns EDGE Advanced Green Building Certification, becoming first green museum in MENA. CAIRO: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a monumental $1 billion project, has been officially recognised as the first green museum in the Middle East and North Africa. Egypt’s Cabinet confirmed that the museum received the prestigious EDGE Advanced […]

The Abiel Coin, among the UAE’s oldest, showcases Arabian-Hellenistic ties and will be displayed at Zayed National Museum opening December 3. ABU DHABI: One of the oldest coins discovered in the UAE, the Abiel Coin, is set to be a centrepiece at the upcoming Zayed National Museum, which officially opens its doors to the public […]

SIBF 2025 will showcase poetry in eight global languages including Arabic, Urdu, Malayalam, Russian and Tagalog, connecting cultures through verse. SHARJAH: The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) is set to celebrate the world’s poetic traditions with multi-lingual poetry evenings featuring performances in Arabic, Greek, English, Urdu, Punjabi, Malayalam, Russian and Tagalog. Held from […]

Applause Adab Mushaira 2025 in Dubai brought together poets from across continents, celebrating Urdu poetry and promoting cultural unity. DUBAI: A mesmerising night of verse and cultural pride unfolded as the Applause Adab Mushaira 2025 returned to Dubai for its fourth edition on Saturday, 11th October at the Al Zahiya Hall, Dubai Women’s Association. The […]

Zayed National Museum, honouring UAE heritage and Sheikh Zayed’s legacy, will open in Saadiyat Cultural District on December 3. ABU DHABI: Zayed National Museum, the official national museum of the UAE, will open to the public on December 3, 2025. Located in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District, this landmark institution celebrates the nation’s […]

Focus keyphrase Rolls-Royce Phantom woodwork: Rolls-Royce marks Phantom’s centenary with an ultra-luxury collection featuring historic 3D woodwork, gold leaf, and sculptural veneer design. GOODWOOD: In an extraordinary tribute to one of the most iconic nameplates in automotive history, Rolls-Royce has revealed the most intricate woodwork ever crafted by the marque, created to honour the 100-year […]

H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi inaugurates Sharjah Cultural Forum 2, celebrating the Abbasid era’s rich contributions to literature and culture. SHARJAH: Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, attended the opening of the second edition of the Sharjah Cultural Forum, launched at the Al Jawaher Reception […]

A 13-year-old in Deland typed a ChatGPT murder query during class; the school’s AI monitor flagged it and police arrested the student. A 13-year-old student from Southwestern Middle School in Deland, Florida, has been arrested after posing a deeply disturbing question to the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, while a class was ongoing. The incident took place […]