Arts & Culture News UAE

Art, Science and Culture Take Centre Stage at Al Ain Book Festival 2025

News Editor 25/11/2025

The 16th edition of the Al Ain Book Festival is now under way, bringing a diverse blend of art, literature, science and culture to venues across the city. Running until 30 November, the festival is organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre under the theme “Al Ain Is Wider for You Than

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UAE Declares Four-Day Eid Al Etihad Break for Public Sector

Nishitha Rachel 17/11/2025

The UAE has confirmed a four-day long weekend for government employees as the nation prepares to celebrate Eid Al Etihad, the new name for National Day. Public sector workers will receive paid holidays on Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2. Regular working hours will resume on Wednesday, December 3. When combined with the weekend, […]

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Abu Dhabi cultural visits surge 47 percent in H1 2025 as tourism strategy gains momentum

Miguel Hadchity 13/11/2025

Photo Credit: Government of Abu Dhabi Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced robust tourism growth for the first half of 2025, a performance it attributes to the successful execution of its ambitious Tourism Strategy 2030. A central pillar of this strategy is a commitment to […]

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Saudi Arabia to Celebrate 95th National Day with Fireworks, Air and Naval Shows Across 14 Cities

News Desk 22/09/2025

Saudi Arabia is set to mark its 95th National Day on Tuesday with a six-day programme of spectacular festivities spanning 14 cities, featuring fireworks, air and naval displays, parades, and cultural events that showcase the Kingdom’s heritage and identity. The annual occasion commemorates the 1932 decree by the Kingdom’s founder, King Abdulaziz Al Saud, uniting […]

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UAE Launches Open Call for Designers to Create 54th Eid Al Etihad Merchandise

PR News Desk 19/09/2025

The Eid Al Etihad Team has announced an open invitation for artists, designers, and creative businesses across the UAE to contribute to the official merchandise collection for the nation’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration, taking place on December 2. Launched under the banner of the “Year of Community”, the initiative aims to spotlight the country’s […]

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Abu Dhabi to host the 22nd edition of ADIHEX

News Editor 20/08/2025

August 30 to September 7, 2025 Abu Dhabi is set to host the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which is expected to be the largest in its history. The event runs from August 30 to September 7, 2025, at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of […]

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Argentina unveils the world’s largest mural of late Pope Francis

News Desk 13/08/2025

In La Plata city A 50-metre tall mural of Pope Francis has been unveiled in the Argentine city of La Plata, marking the world’s largest known public artwork dedicated to the late Catholic pontiff. The mural, painted by Argentine street artist Martín Ron, was officially inaugurated on July 26, 2025, in a ceremony attended by […]

Arts & Culture UAE

Zayed National Museum opens in Abu Dhabi in December 2025

News Desk 24/07/2025

Highlighting 300,000 years of UAE history The Zayed National Museum, the future national museum of the United Arab Emirates, is scheduled to open to the public in December 2025, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Situated in the Saadiyat Cultural District in the UAE capital, the museum will present a […]

Arts & Culture Design UAE

Andy Warhol’s BMW M1 Art Car makes Middle East Debut

News Desk 19/04/2025

At Art Dubai 2025 As the BMW Art Car World Tour rolls into 2025, one of the world’s most iconic art-meets-automotive creations has made its long-awaited Middle Eastern debut. Andy Warhol’s legendary BMW M1 Art Car is now on display at Art Dubai 2025, marking a significant moment in regional and international art history. Unveiled […]

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CASE designs a unique compact track loader

News Desk 23/12/2024

Inspired by Metallica’s James Hetfield At the Helping Hands charity concert on December 13, 2024, held at the YouTube Theatre in Inglewood, California, a special edition CASE TV450B compact track loader, designed by CNH Industrial, caught the attention of attendees. The loader was inspired by Metallica’s representative, James Hetfield. Metallica threw their

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Michelangelo’s iconic Pietà gets sophisticated lighting system

News Editor 2 20/12/2024

System respects the artist’s original vision Michelangelo’s iconic Pietà, housed in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, has been brought back to life with a stunning new lighting design, thanks to the expertise of iGuzzini Illuminazione. This project is part of the works by the Fabric of Saint Peter in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee. It […]

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Lumas celebrates 20 years of art for all

News Editor 2 24/10/2024

19 galleries across the globe This autumn, Lumas, a trailblazer in the contemporary art scene, marks its 20th anniversary. Since its inception, the Berlin-based gallery has sold over one million works worldwide by more than 550 artists, establishing itself as a vital player in making art accessible and affordable. This remarkable journey has translated into […]

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What’s On AT The Hive’s Theatre Festival 2024

News Desk 26/05/2024

Month-Long Extravaganza For Children The Hive’s Theatre Festival 2024 promises to captivate audiences with a vibrant celebration of creativity and imagination in Dubai City. As the largest children’s festival in the Middle East, this month-long extravaganza, organised by The Hive, showcases the talents of young performers and invites families to immerse

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Tile Of Spain Unveils ‘House Of Mirrors’ At Milan Design Week

News Desk 23/04/2024

Themed Installation Captivates Visitors From April 15 to 21, 2024, Milan flourished as the epicentre of design, drawing professionals worldwide to its vibrant streets. Amidst this creative whirlwind, Tile of Spain, in collaboration with Studio La Errería, unveiled a mesmerising installation titled ‘House of Mirrors’ at the Università degli Studi di Milano, as part of […]

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Lexus Unveils ‘Time’ At 2024 Milan Design Week

Arnold Pinto 19/04/2024

Immersive Exhibition Explores Future Mobility Lexus has taken centre stage at the prestigious Milan Design Week with its captivating and unique exhibition, ‘Time,’ located at Art Point and Art Garden within the Superstudio Più in the Tortona design district. This immersive art experience, open until April 21, 2024, promises to excite visitors with its visionary

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Unique Art Installation At Dubai World Cup 2024

PR News Desk 18/04/2024

An Emirates And AC Milan Tribute The 2024 Dubai World Cup, held at the Meydan Racecourse on March 30, was not just a sporting event. It was a platform for a unique collaboration between Emirates and AC Milan, who unveiled a unique art installation. This bespoke creation, a tribute to the fusion of sports, culture, […]

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Witness Digital Renaissance At Global Blockchain Show 2024

PR News Desk 16/04/2024

Rubens and Rembrandt Artworks On Display The Global Blockchain Show (April 16-17, 2024) at Grand Hyatt, Dubai, will showcase the groundbreaking innovations of Global Market of Artification (GMA). As the event’s diamond sponsor, GMA unveils a dazzling array of NFT artworks, including masterpieces by renowned artists such as Rubens and Rembrandt. GMA, headquartered in

Arts & Culture UAE

Spirit Of Ecstasy Challenge show held in Abu Dhabi

News Editor 2 21/03/2024

The event featured three artists’ works The Rolls-Royce Arts Programme introduced the inaugural exhibition of Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge artworks in Abu Dhabi. Three esteemed artists unveiled textile masterpieces inspired by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and its emblematic Spirit of Ecstasy figurine. The exhibition, held at the Cultural Foundation in the UAE capital from March

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Piaget debuts distinctive gold lustre at Art Dubai 2024

Arnold Pinto 04/03/2024

Exhibition showcases ‘Ateliers de l’Extraordinaire’ artisanry Piaget presented the ‘House of Gold’ exhibition at the 17th edition of Art Dubai, held from March 1 to 3, 2024, at Madinat Jumeirah. Piaget showcased the very essence of its style, highlighting the power and radiant energy of its signature goldwork through ‘The House of Gold’

Arts & Culture Saudi Arabia

Arts AlUla launches AlAjilah Special Edition

PR News Desk 27/02/2024

Competition coincides with Saudi Arabia’s Year of the Camel Arts AlUla has announced the launch of the AlAjilah Special Edition – a new award category – of the AlUla Design Award, timed to honour the Year of the Camel in Saudi Arabia. This unique competition invites talented designers worldwide to reimagine a cultural symbol of […]