Kalimat Foundation expands Braille library for blind children
Kalimat Foundation releases ten new Braille storybooks at SIBF 2026, expanding accessible Arabic literature for blind and visually impaired children across the region.
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Emirates Publishers Association showcases UAE titles at Shanghai book fair
The Emirates Publishers Association strengthens UAE publishing’s global reach as two local houses showcase children’s titles at Shanghai’s premier international book fair.
Al Ain Book Festival: 17 Years of Stories and Heritage
The 17th Al Ain Book Festival opens from 17 to 23 November with 230 exhibitors and over 200 cultural, literary and entertainment activities designed for families and readers of all ages.
Al Dhafra Festival’s Razeen Cayla: 82 rounds of camel beauty from 15 November
The Razeen Camel Mazayna opens 15 November with 82 rounds of camel beauty competition and nearly AED10 million in prizes across four breed categories.
DIFC Art Nights: Seeds Creative Studio lights Emirati heritage
Dubai Culture presents interactive artworks, workshops and scholarly panels at DIFC Art Nights, celebrating Emirati heritage through contemporary creative practice.
Historic Dalma Race Festival: Nine Years Preserving Gulf Maritime Tradition
The ninth Historic Dalma Race Festival brings traditional Gulf maritime racing to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 13 to 15 November 2026.
A Bridge Across Centuries: Sharjah Unveils the Intertwined Story of Chinese and Islamic Worlds
Sharjah opens a landmark exhibition revealing thirteen centuries of cultural exchange between China and the Islamic world through 124 artefacts from two continents.
A Market’s Soul in Print: Sharjah’s Souq Al Jubail Gets Its Definitive History
Kalimat Group and Sharjah Asset Management collaborate on a bilingual book documenting Souq Al Jubail’s history, balancing cultural preservation with community development.
Art, technology and community converge: Dubai Culture and CLIO Oasis chart a new creative partnership
Dubai Culture and CLIO Oasis forge a strategic partnership to expand artistic experimentation, creative exchange and community engagement across visual arts, digital media and emerging practices.
Sharjah and British Council Chart Course for Cultural Exchange and Academic Partnership
Sharjah and the British Council explore cooperation in culture, education and knowledge exchange, with focus on the emirate’s new International Cultural Centre.