Intimaa: Sacred Threads brings works by 10 UAE-based artists, woven by Afghan master artisans, to the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi on 15 October; auction proceeds will support FBMI child health and education programmes.
The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opened at ADNEC under presidential patronage. The fair features 1,200 exhibitors from 95 countries, about 1,500 events, Balkan Guest of Honour and a focus on Arabic language.
At ADNEC during MEFCC 2026, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library sponsored the Readers’ Corner, showcased its Young Adults collection of 20,000+ books and announced an Arabic translation of the graphic novel Global.
The National Media Authority is participating in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to present licensing and content‑accreditation services, engage publishers and support the UAE’s publishing sector.
The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opened at ADNEC on 13 September 2026, hosting 1,500+ events over six days under the patronage of the UAE President.
The eighth Culture Summit Abu Dhabi runs 8–10 December 2026 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, exploring ‘Towards a Reimagined Commons’ across sessions on memory, space and imagination.
The UAE and CCPIT have signed an MoU to establish the China–UAE Business Advisory Committee, creating a business‑led platform to deepen investment ties and enable direct private‑sector engagement.
Abu Dhabi hosted the fifth Young Arab Diplomatic Leaders Programme, welcoming 53 emerging diplomats from 15+ Arab countries and showcasing the Ministry’s Smart Mission consular prototype.
