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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.
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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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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.
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Celebrated Disney Animation Visionaries to Headline Sharjah Animation & Comics Conference 2026
Sharjah Animation & Comics Conference 2026 announces four celebrated international speakers including animation luminaries from Pixar and prominent industry leaders.
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Al Nayed: Five Decades of Abdulqader Al Rais at Opera Gallery
A retrospective of Abdulqader Al Rais spans five decades of Emirati artistic practice at Opera Gallery Dubai in October.
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Dom Art Projects Unveils Seven UAE Artists at Warehouse 40
Dom Art Projects presents emerging UAE artists in two concurrent exhibitions celebrating the culmination of its Studio Support Programme.
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Emirates Arabian Horse Society strengthens UAE-Russia equestrian partnership at Moscow championship
The 2026 Russia National Arabian Horse Championship reinforces UAE-Russia partnership in preserving purebred Arabian horses, with the debut of the Rabdan judging system.
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The 23rd Abu Dhabi Festival Opens Under the Theme ‘The Wisdom of Culture’
The 23rd Abu Dhabi Festival inaugurates its 2026 edition under the theme 'The Wisdom of Culture', celebrating three decades of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation.