CULTURE

ADIHEX 2026 Brings UAE Hunting and Equestrian History to Life

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Rare photographs, historical documents, traditional weapons and archival films are giving visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 a...

Emirati Women’s Forum to Convene in Dubai Thursday

DUBAI— The second edition of the Emirati Women’s Forum will take place Thursday at Madinat Jumeirah, organized by the Dubai Women Establishment under the...

Sharjah opens region’s first museum for contemporary crafts

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — Sharjah has launched the Irthi Museum, the region’s first museum dedicated exclusively to contemporary craft, creating a permanent space...

Qasr Al Watan named among world’s top attractions for 2026

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Qasr Al Watan has been recognised as one of the world’s leading travel experiences for 2026, featuring in...

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi set to open Dec. 11, marking new chapter for UAE arts

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will officially open to visitors on Dec. 11, 2026, adding another landmark institution to Saadiyat Island...

Sharjah to host International Publishers Congress in 2028

SHARJAH  — Sharjah will host the International Publishers Congress (IPC) in October 2028, one of the global publishing industry’s leading gatherings, organisers announced. The announcement...

Sheikha Bodour pens birthday tribute to Sharjah Ruler

Sheikh Dr Sultan turns 87, having ruled Sharjah for more than five decades, written over 80 books and built one of the world's largest...

Sharjah Invites Indian Publishers to Expand Globally

NEW DELHI / SHARJAH: As Indian publishing houses increasingly look beyond their domestic market for growth, Sharjah is positioning itself as a strategic launchpad...

Bodour Al Qasimi launches Polish edition of acclaimed book in Warsaw

WARSAW — Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has unveiled the Polish translation of her book Let Them Know She Is Here: Searching for...

Sharjah launches World Heritage Office after UNESCO listing of Faya

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — The Sharjah Archaeology Authority has launched the Sharjah World Heritage Office to strengthen the management and protection of World Heritage...

Sheikh Zayed Book Award opens submissions for 21st edition

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Sheikh Zayed Book Award has opened submissions for its 21st edition, accepting entries through Sept. 1, 2026,...