SHARJAH: The 11th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) continues to impress, with its captivating films, engaging workshops, and insightful discussions and Palestine lit up Day 3. This year, the festival celebrates Palestine as the Guest of Honour, running until October 12. Attendees are treated to a special focus on Palestinian cinema, […]
STOCKHOLM: U.S. scientists David Baker and John Jumper, along with Britain’s Demis Hassabis, won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on proteins. Also read: Keanu Reeves excites fans with his first Professional Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Baker received half the prize for his work in “computational protein design.” The other […]
DUBAI: Art Jameel, in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Culture, is hosting the third Creative Careers Days (CCD) at Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai from 10th to 12th October 2024. Also read: Sharjah Media City launches the ‘Influencers’ Room’ programme This event will feature workshops, talks, portfolio reviews, and consultations, focusing on careers in […]
NEW DELHI: With a view to synthesise India’s 10,000-year-old maritime history with the present-day demands on maritime conservation and preservation of global littoral heritage, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in India will organise a Maritime Heritage Conclave in December. The Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said global experts, researchers and […]
DUBAI: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the ninth edition of the Reading Box, set to take place from 9th to 18th October at City Centre Mirdif. This event aims to expand the reading culture among children and adults, encouraging them to explore the world of books. It is part of Dubai […]
Two-year-old Laurent Schwarz, dubbed the Mini Picasso, from Germany is making waves in the art world with this toddler’s vibrant abstract paintings, which may have sold for as much as $7,000. Laurent’s work blends abstract forms with recognisable animal figures like elephants, dinosaurs, and horses. His favourite subject? Elephants, of course! Laurent’s artistic journey began […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) is hosting a lively programme from October 1 to 4, in celebration of World Cultural Heritage Weeks with an event, themed “Coffee is a Human Heritage,” aligns with International Coffee Day on October 1 and aims to showcase the cultural, historical, and heritage importance of coffee. Coffee is […]
HAIKOU, CHINA: An exhibition showcasing over 400 ancient relics from two shipwrecks found in the South China Sea has opened in Qionghai, Hainan province. The relics, which had been underwater for more than 500 years at a depth of 1,500 meters, are being displayed for the first time. Also read: World Tourism Day: Discover Dubai’s […]
SHARJAH: The emirates of Sharjah will be hosting Antonio Dias’ debut solo exhibition in region. The ‘’Search for an Open Enigma” presents the work by Antonio Dias (1944–2018), a Brazilian artist who relentlessly transgressed material and conceptual boundaries, tackling complex sociopolitical issues across diverse mediums. The exhibition title derives from artist-critic Hélio Oiticica’s 1969 analysis […]
ABU DHABI: Louvre Abu Dhabi has broadened its cultural reach by displaying ancient Mayan artefacts for the first time, starting 20th September. Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, described the collaboration between Mexico and the UAE as a meaningful partnership connecting global civilisations. The exhibition, in collaboration with Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and […]
ABU DHBAI: The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has launched the UAE’s first live radio show on sustainability, called “Sustainable Awareness.” This initiative aligns with the UAE’s 2024 “Year of Sustainability” and aims to raise awareness about environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Also read: UNICEF calls for ceasefire in Gaza to protect children The […]
