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Celebrating Arabic Children’s Literature: The 18th International Award Honours Excellence Across Five Categories

The 18th International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature honoured five exceptional works at Sharjah International Book Fair, with entries from 20 countries revealing the remarkable expansion of Arabic publishing for young readers.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Marks Literary Milestone with Debut of Emirati Author’s Cross-Cultural Memoir

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library launches Jamal Al Shehhi’s debut memoir exploring identity, belonging and cross-cultural transformation through the lens of an Emirati’s American experience.

Tunisia’s Envoy Explores Sharjah’s Artistic Renaissance at Calligraphy Biennial

Tunisia’s Acting Consul General tours Sharjah’s Calligraphy Biennial, exploring how the emirate nurtures Arabic calligraphy as a living, evolving artistic practice.

Design as the engine of connection: Sheikha Latifa charts the future of Dubai’s creative ecosystem

Sheikha Latifa visits Downtown Design 2026, emphasising the fair’s role in connecting designers with brands and industry professionals to nurture talent and drive innovation.

Sharjah’s Ruler Welcomes International Scholars to Celebrate Archives, Manuscripts and Cross-Cultural Knowledge

H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi welcomes international archiving experts from Portugal and India, celebrating Sharjah’s role as a global centre for intellectual exchange and historical scholarship.

Dubai’s Digital Storytellers Bring Its Landmarks to Life Through Creative Vision

Dubai Content Creators Programme concludes with final projects showcasing the emirate’s landmarks through original digital storytelling across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and documentary formats.

Twenty cultural leaders embark on transformative journey at Tokyo summit

The inaugural cohort of Dubai’s Global Fellowship gathers in Tokyo to strengthen leadership capabilities and explore innovative approaches to cultural policymaking.

Sharjah’s Publishing Summit Solidifies Emirate’s Standing as the World’s Premier Copyright Marketplace

The 16th Sharjah International Publishers Conference has reinforced the emirate’s position as the world’s premier copyright marketplace, with professional meetings more than doubling year on year.

Rubu’ Qarn Theatre Ensemble Engages with Gulf Performance Culture at Bahrain Festival

Rubu’ Qarn Theatre delegation immerses members in Gulf performance culture at Bahrain Theatre Festival, deepening artistic practice through regional exchange.

Sheikh Sultan and Sheikha Bodour explore the currents of the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair

Sheikh Sultan and Sheikha Bodour tour the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, where 3,212 exhibitors from 126 countries present 1.7 million titles and cultural initiatives.

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