Arts & Culture

Sharjah International Narrator Forum Celebrates Friendship in Emirati and Arab Heritage

SINF 2026 convenes leading narrators and scholars to explore friendship's profound role in Emirati and Arab heritage, examining its manifestation in oral…

Kalba Celebrates Maritime Heritage with Inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival

Sharjah and Kalba celebrate maritime heritage and culinary traditions through a landmark festival honouring regional fishing practices, artisanal food production and sustainable…

Sharjah and Chinese Publishers Forge Educational Partnerships

Sharjah Book Authority welcomes Chinese publishing delegation to explore educational partnerships, rights exchange and strengthened cooperation.

Emirates Arabian Horse Society Celebrates Inaugural Tsholeeb Competition

The Emirates Arabian Horse Society has crowned winners of the inaugural Tsholeeb competition's first leg in Abu Dhabi, celebrating excellence in this…

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens bookings for its December debut

Tickets are now available for the Frank Gehry-designed museum, which will welcome its first visitors to Saadiyat Cultural District on Friday, 11…

‘Bayt Al Hikayat’ turns empowerment into a cultural experience at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Eight students from the Art for All Centre – Falaj staged ‘Bayt Al Hikayat’ at ADIBF, part of an ALC initiative making…

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre expands Digital Arabic Library to more than 42,000 titles

Abu Dhabi’s Arabic Language Centre has expanded its Digital Arabic Library to over 42,000 e‑book and audiobook titles, with plans to add…

ADIBF 2026 highlights family-centred values shared by the UAE and China

At the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair a panel examined family-centred values shared by the UAE and China and discussed the…

Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation marks 30 years of arts education and talent support

ADMAF celebrates 30 years of arts education and talent development. The foundation has reached over 150,000 students, supported more than 2,600 Emirati…

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre launches ‘Here… They Have a Story’ book

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre has published 'Here… They Have a Story' at ADIBF, showcasing community-authored real-life accounts from over 247…