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    Colours from a story of absence: When memory recalls an artist
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    Colours from a story of absence: When memory recalls an artist

    By Abdul Hamid Ahmad •Sep 12, 2026

    Some exhibitions bring an artist back to the exhibition hall, while others bring him back to memory. The retrospective exhibition of the visual artis...

    Bodour Al Qasimi launches Polish edition of her book in Warsaw
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    Bodour Al Qasimi launches Polish edition of her book in Warsaw

    Jun 2, 2026

    WARSAW:  Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, launched the Polish translation of her book ‘Let Them K...

    Sharjah Arabic Language Academy highlights emirate’s efforts to promote Arabic in Warsaw
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    Sharjah Arabic Language Academy highlights emirate’s efforts to promote Arabic in Warsaw

    May 30, 2026

    WARSAW: The Arabic Language Academy (ALA) in Sharjah organised a cultural seminar titled "Sharjah’s Efforts in Supporting and Empowering the Arabic L...

    Ahmed Al Ameri: Sharjah’s Warsaw Guest of Honour  highlights growing European interest in Emirati culture
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    Ahmed Al Ameri: Sharjah’s Warsaw Guest of Honour highlights growing European interest in Emirati culture

    May 30, 2026

    H.E. Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), said Sharjah’s participation as Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book...

    Sharjah introduces contemporary Emirati poetry to Polish audiences in Warsaw
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    Sharjah introduces contemporary Emirati poetry to Polish audiences in Warsaw

    May 30, 2026

    Sharjah’s Guest of Honour programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 introduced contemporary Emirati poetry to students, academics, researc...

    Bodour Al Qasimi opens the Polish edition of “Folktales Reimagined” exhibition featuring Emirati and Polish artists
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    Bodour Al Qasimi opens the Polish edition of “Folktales Reimagined” exhibition featuring Emirati and Polish artists

    May 30, 2026

    Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), Founder and Honorary President of the UAE Board o...

    Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 opens with Sharjah as its first Arab Guest of Honour
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    Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 opens with Sharjah as its first Arab Guest of Honour

    May 29, 2026

    Sharjah officially opened its participation on Thursday as the first Arab Guest of Honour in the history of the Warsaw International Book Fair, in th...

    Dubai Culture, AC Milan launch creative artwork to celebrate Eid Al-Adha
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    Dubai Culture, AC Milan launch creative artwork to celebrate Eid Al-Adha

    May 28, 2026

    DUBAI: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and AC Milan have unveiled a collaborative artwork by Emirati artist Fatima Al Kaabi to celeb...

    A raffle offers a Picasso portrait for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer's research
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    A raffle offers a Picasso portrait for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer's research

    By Associated Press •Apr 10, 2026

    Paris: Are you feeling lucky? A raffle in France is offering the chance to win a portrait by Pablo Picasso for the price of a 100-euro ($117) ticket,...

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    Dubai’s creative sector is resilient, rooted in adaptability and partnerships: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed

    By Emirates247 •Apr 10, 2026

    Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with...

    Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi launches AI short film competition for students
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    Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi launches AI short film competition for students

    By WAM •Apr 7, 2026

    Abu Dhabi: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has launched a nationwide short film competition inviting students across the UAE to imagine how arti...

    NASA Rules Out Asteroid Impact With Moon In 2032
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    NASA Rules Out Asteroid Impact With Moon In 2032

    Mar 7, 2026

    The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has definitively ruled out any possibility that asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with the ...

    Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Printing the Holy Qur’an: A Global Benchmark in Qur’anic Publishing
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    Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Printing the Holy Qur’an: A Global Benchmark in Qur’anic Publishing

    Feb 25, 2026

    Interview with Mr. Faisal Abdulla, CEO of the Printing & Distribution Sector Q1. What distinguishes the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Printing t...

    Latifa bint Mohammed Reviews Cultural Goals of 'Season of Wulfa' Initiative
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    Latifa bint Mohammed Reviews Cultural Goals of 'Season of Wulfa' Initiative

    Feb 25, 2026

    Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with the Steeri...

    Brand Dubai Launches Second Edition of ‘Dubai’s Best Decorated Ramadan Homes’ Competition
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    Brand Dubai Launches Second Edition of ‘Dubai’s Best Decorated Ramadan Homes’ Competition

    Feb 24, 2026

    Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the launch of the second edition of the ‘Dubai’s Best Decorated ...

    Latifa bint Mohammed Reviews Progress of Al Fahidi Fort Rehabilitation Project
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    Latifa bint Mohammed Reviews Progress of Al Fahidi Fort Rehabilitation Project

    Feb 23, 2026

    Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), reviewed the pr...

    Dubai Unveils Wide-Ranging Cultural Calendar for Ramadan
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    Dubai Unveils Wide-Ranging Cultural Calendar for Ramadan

    Feb 12, 2026

    Dubai has unveiled the official calendar of events for Ramadan in Dubai, presented through a citywide programme of cultural, community, and destinati...

    Dubai Plus the streaming platform for the whole family
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    Dubai Plus the streaming platform for the whole family

    Feb 12, 2026

    Sarah Al Jarman – Head of Television and Radio Channels, Dubai Media What is Dubai Media Incorporated’s main objective in launching Dubai+?  Dubai+ r...

    Hamda Al Basata: Our Compass Is Always Emirati Values, Family Cohesion, and Community Spirit
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    Hamda Al Basata: Our Compass Is Always Emirati Values, Family Cohesion, and Community Spirit

    Feb 6, 2026

    In this interview, the Head of DMI's Sama Dubai TV Channel, Hamda Al Basata gives her insights into the role of TV in the social media age 1) How doe...

    Mohammed bin Rashid Meets With UNESCO Director General
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    Mohammed bin Rashid Meets With UNESCO Director General

    Feb 5, 2026

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Di...

    Latifa bint Mohammed Tours 14th edition of Sikka Art & Design Festival
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    Latifa bint Mohammed Tours 14th edition of Sikka Art & Design Festival

    Jan 30, 2026

    Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), visited the 14th ed...

    Dubai’s Community Hubs Redefine Tourism with Creative Spaces for Art
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    Dubai’s Community Hubs Redefine Tourism with Creative Spaces for Art

    Jan 27, 2026

    Community-oriented entertainment destinations have become a key pillar of Dubai’s Tourism landscape, as the emirate continues to expand and enhance t...

    Intense Contests At Al Wathba Flower Festival in Abu Dhabi
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    Intense Contests At Al Wathba Flower Festival in Abu Dhabi

    Jan 26, 2026

    The Al Wathba Flower Festival, one of the most prominent events held alongside the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, witnessed ...

    Mohammed bin Rashid Visits Al Quoz Arts Fest
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    Mohammed bin Rashid Visits Al Quoz Arts Fest

    Jan 26, 2026

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Quoz Arts Fest, marking ...

    Latifa bint Mohammed Oversees New Partnership Between Dubai Culture and Spotify
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    Latifa bint Mohammed Oversees New Partnership Between Dubai Culture and Spotify

    Jan 26, 2026

      In the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)...