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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 for preserving, studying and reimagining...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Dubai Culture Launches ‘School of Life’ Family Month Programme with 38 Workshops
DUBAI — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has announced the return of its “School of Life” initiative, featuring a month-long programme of workshops and...
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UAE reads less on paper — but more than ever on screen, new index finds
ABU DHABI - The UAE's readers are spending more time with audio and digital content and slightly less time with printed books — but...