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A Curated Treasury of Local Voices: Menassah Brings 14,000 Titles from Emirati Publishers to Sharjah’s Book Fair

Menassah Distribution Company presents 14,000 books from 82 local publishers at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, creating a showcase of Emirati literary talent and regional voices.

Emirati Craftsmanship Finds New Expression at Design Doha Biennial

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council presents Design Labs II, reimagining Emirati crafts through collaboration between local artisans and international designers at Design Doha Biennial 2026.

The Stars that Guided Empires: House of Wisdom Explores Arab Maritime Mastery at Sharjah Book Fair

House of Wisdom illuminates Arab maritime knowledge through rare manuscripts and the legacy of Ahmad ibn Majid at Sharjah International Book Fair.

The Stories We Tell: Dr Said Yaktine on Cultural Memory in the Age of Transformation

Dr Said Yaktine argues that writers and societies can embrace modernity whilst honouring the cultural memories that define them. Speaking at SIBF 2026, he reflects on storytelling, urban change and authenticity.

Sharjah maps the future of Faya with comprehensive heritage protection framework

Sharjah establishes comprehensive planning standards to protect the Faya World Heritage Site, an archaeological landscape spanning more than 200,000 years of human history.

The Architecture of Narrative: Three Arab Artists on Who Truly Owns the Story

Three Arab artists examine the ownership of narrative at Sharjah’s book fair, exploring how writers, performers and audiences shape the act of storytelling.

A Park Transformed Into Wonder: Abu Dhabi Opens the Middle East’s First Outdoor Children’s Biennale

Abu Dhabi’s Umm Al Emarat Park becomes a creative sanctuary with the region’s first outdoor Children’s Biennale, featuring eight striking artworks that invite discovery through play.

Sharjah Stamp Exhibition Returns with Rare Treasures from Across the Gulf

The Sharjah Stamp Exhibition gathered collectors and cultural enthusiasts from eleven countries, showcasing over two hundred frames of rare stamps and numismatic treasures at Sharjah Mega Mall.

Al Quoz Creative Zone Celebrates Entrepreneurial Vision as Forum Crowns Three Ventures

Dubai Culture honours three creative ventures at the fourth Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum, celebrating innovation across music technology, performing arts and gaming.

Five Artists Transform Language Into Sensory Experience at Dubai Design Week

Five artists explore language beyond words through immersive installations at Dubai Design Week, combining silence, memory and traditional craftsmanship in the Abwab 2026 programme

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