Arts & Culture
Light Tells the Moon’s Story at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
A mesmerising visual spectacle illuminates the sacred mosque to celebrate the lunar phases and the UAE Hijri Calendar.
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Culture Summit Abu Dhabi Returns to Explore the Reimagined Commons
Abu Dhabi's prestigious cultural gathering convenes in December to examine collective memory, shared spaces and collective imagination.
Arts & Culture
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Host Istisqaa Prayer
The grand mosque will hold the traditional prayer for rain on Friday, 9 October, led by H.E. Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Derei.
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Building Bridges: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre Advances Cultural Diplomacy in Kazakhstan
The Centre extends its global mission of tolerance and coexistence through strategic cultural and religious exchanges in Central Asia.
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The UAE Hijri Calendar: A Digital Gateway to Faith and Heritage
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center presents an interactive digital calendar serving the entire nation with prayer times, Islamic dates and cultural observances.
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Archaeology Awaits: Zayed National Museum’s October Programme of Discovery
Zayed National Museum invites visitors to explore the depths of human civilisation through complimentary workshops, guided tours and immersive experiences throughout October.
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Voices of Heritage: The ‘To Our Ancestors’ Gallery at Zayed National Museum
Zayed National Museum invites guests to explore the UAE's layered history through immersive audio guides in its evocative 'To Our Ancestors' gallery.
Arts & Culture
The Phantom of the Opera arrives at Etihad Arena to celebrate four decades of theatrical magnificence
Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary production comes to Abu Dhabi's premier venue as the iconic musical marks its extraordinary 40th anniversary.
Education
NYU Abu Dhabi welcomes 24 exceptional students to the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program
NYU Abu Dhabi welcomes 24 exceptional scholars for the 2026–27 class of the prestigious Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program, now in its nineteenth year of cultivating the…
Health
Abu Dhabi researchers detect rare fungal pathogen through pioneering wastewater surveillance
Abu Dhabi researchers have identified a rare genetic variant of Candida auris through pioneering wastewater surveillance, marking a significant advancement in environmental health monitoring.