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Maktaba: Where Reading and Nourishment Converge
421 Arts Campus brings together artist, chef and community for a monthly gathering that unites the written word with the culinary arts.
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Balaa: A Study in Layered Emotion
At 421 Arts Campus, Juma Alhaj's new work invites visitors into a contemplative encounter with hardship, resilience and the spectrum of human experience.
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Six Artists to Watch at Frieze Abu Dhabi 2026
The Focus section of Frieze Abu Dhabi's inaugural fair presents six international artists whose practices explore memory, land, materiality and immersive worlds.
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The Architecture of Memory: Translation and Heritage at Sharjah
The National Library and Archives explores how translation preserves and shares the UAE's history with the world.
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The 12th Traditional Handicrafts Festival Celebrates Emirati Artisanship
The festival connects master artisans with visitors through interactive pavilions, live demonstrations and workshops, preserving traditional skills for generations to come.
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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.
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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…
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Eight Books That Light the Way This Diwali, Chosen by Emirates LitFest
Emirates Literature Foundation shares eight Diwali reads from Emirates LitFest authors, from Abraham Verghese and Avni Doshi to chef Himanshu Saini and two International Booker winners.
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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.
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Maha Al Mansoori Art Gallery presents the UAE’s first solo show of sculptor Mahmoud Moussa
Sculpture, Form and Memory, the first UAE solo exhibition of Egyptian modernist Mahmoud Moussa, runs from 11 to 15 November at Region Concept Space in MiZa, Zayed Port.