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Al Dhafra Dates Festival Opens Friday with Kuwait as Guest of Honour

News Editor 15/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM ABU DHABI: The fifth edition of the Al Dhafra Dates Festival will open on Friday, October 16, in Madinat Zayed, bringing together farmers, producers, artisans and heritage enthusiasts for 10 days of competitions, auctions and cultural activities. Organised by the Abu Dhabi

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Global Village opens Season 31 with new attractions and cultural experiences

News Editor 14/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Global Village will open Season 31 on Wednesday, October 14, at 6 pm, welcoming visitors with new attractions, dining concepts, live entertainment and cultural experiences under the theme “A More Wonderful World.” The new season will run until May 2027 and builds on Global Village’s three-decade legacy as one of the UAE’s […]

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TRENDS Expands Cultural and Research Programme at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

News Editor 17/09/2026

Photo Credit: WAM TRENDS Group continued its cultural and knowledge-focused participation at the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, marking the fourth consecutive day of activities with a programme featuring platform launches, research discussions, partnership agreements, book signings and professional training sessions. The TRENDS pavilion welcomed a number of

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ADIBF 2026 theme highlights culture’s role in a changing world

Nisar 21/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The theme of the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2026), “Turn the Page and Read the World,” highlights the importance of culture and knowledge at a time of major global transformation. “Turn the Page” represents the move towards a new chapter shaped by learning, reflection and continuous renewal. It […]

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DCT Abu Dhabi Opens Applications for LanD 2027 Heritage Training Programme

News Editor 21/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has opened applications for LanD 2027, an international training programme designed to strengthen the documentation and management of cultural landscapes. The Training on Cultural Landscapes Documentation is the first regional programme of its kind to examine cultural landscapes as […]

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ALC Launches New Report to Strengthen Arabic Literature Education

News Editor 10/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has released the second report under its Arabic Language Curricula Study Project, focusing on the selection and teaching of literary texts across the Arab world. Titled Literary Texts: Reference Framework, Selection, and Teaching Methods, the report supports the Centre’s efforts to improve Arabic language […]

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Egypt discovers ancient Nile Delta tomb with 560 funerary figurines

News Editor 23/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Egypt has uncovered a newly discovered funerary unit at the Tell Quesna archaeological cemetery in Menoufia Governorate in the Nile Delta, revealing important evidence about burial customs, religious beliefs and international trade during the Late and Greco-Roman periods. The discovery was made by an Egyptian archaeological mission working under the

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Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy launches summer camp and community initiatives in Abu Dhabi

News Editor 23/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy has launched a range of sports, cultural and community initiatives, including a summer camp for children and expanded access to sports facilities for women, as part of its efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and lifelong learning. The programmes are being held under the patronage […]

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Zayed National Museum to Celebrate Union Pledge Day with Cultural Weekend Programme

News Editor 17/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Zayed National Museum will mark Union Pledge Day on 18 and 19 July with a special edition of its Weekends at Zayed National Museum programme, offering visitors a range of cultural performances, interactive workshops and family-friendly activities celebrating the values of unity and national identity. The two-day programme is designed to […]

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Union House becomes first landmark added to UAE’s National Register of Modern Architectural Heritage

News Editor 16/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Ministry of Culture has officially added Union House to the National Register of Modern Architectural Heritage, making it the first site to be recognised under the new national initiative aimed at preserving the UAE’s modern architectural and cultural legacy. The announcement was made during a visit by H.H. Sheikha Latifa […]

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Abu Dhabi Opens Applications for Season 12 of Prince of Poets

News Editor 08/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has officially opened applications for Season 12 of the acclaimed Prince of Poets competition, inviting aspiring classical Arabic poets from across the Arab world to compete for the prestigious title and a top prize of AED1 million. Applications are open from 7 July to 6 August […]

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DCT Abu Dhabi Unveils Dates and Theme for Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2026

News Editor 06/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the dates and artistic theme for the second edition of the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial (PAAD), which will bring large-scale public art installations and community-focused projects to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain later this year. The […]

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Sharjah to Host Fifth Arab Poetry Forums Across Nine African Nations

News Editor 18/06/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Sharjah Department of Culture will organise the fifth edition of the Arab Poetry Forums in Africa this July and August, following directives from His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The cultural initiative aims to strengthen literary ties between the Arab […]

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Dubai Press Club launches third phase of content creators programme with Dubai Culture

News Editor 13/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Press Club, in partnership with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has launched the third phase of the ‘Dubai Content Creators Programme’, aimed at strengthening cultural and creative digital content that reflects Dubai’s identity, heritage, and evolving cultural landscape. The latest phase of the initiative seeks to support emerging media talent

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Saudi Arabia Social Laws Tourists Should Know

Saba Malik 12/05/2026

For international visitors, the Saudi Visa Online platform has made simpler travel to Saudi Arabia much easier through an online Saudi Arabia visa, an electronic travel authorization, and an electronic permit designed for travel purposes and business purposes. The Saudi e-Visa and Saudi e-Visa Application are part of the launch of the new e-Visa system, […]

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SAF and SUPERFLEX transform Al Majarrah Park into cultural community hub in Sharjah

News Editor 08/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Sharjah Art Foundation has announced the reopening of Al Majarrah Park on 21 May 2026 following a major redesign aimed at creating a vibrant public destination for residents and visitors in the heart of Sharjah’s heritage district. Located alongside the creek and adjacent to the iconic Rain Room installation, the […]

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Sharjah Museums Authority spotlights UAE maritime heritage at ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’

News Editor 05/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is showcasing the UAE’s rich maritime heritage at the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, currently taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from May 4 to 7. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and organised by […]

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Ministry of Culture showcases Emirati craftsmanship at ‘Make it in the Emirates’

News Editor 04/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Ministry of Culture is taking part in the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates through its dedicated Artisans Pavilion, reinforcing efforts to position cultural and creative industries as key contributors to the national economy. The pavilion delivers an immersive journey into the roots of Emirati craftsmanship, highlighting how […]

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Abu Dhabi hosts literary forum spotlighting Arabic Booker 2026 shortlist

News Editor 14/04/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre has organised a major literary forum in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon, hosted at Louvre Abu Dhabi, to discuss the shortlisted works for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2026. The event brought together 16 reading clubs and cultural salons from across the UAE, reinforcing […]

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UAE National Pavilion to showcase ‘Washwasha’ at Venice Biennale 2026

News Editor 07/04/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The UAE National Pavilion has announced its participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, where it will present its exhibition Washwasha from May 9 to November 22, 2026. Curated by Bana Kattan, with Tala Nassar, the exhibition brings together six artists — Alaa Edris, Mays Albaik, […]