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Dubai’s awe-inspiring Museum of the Future is approaching a milestone of attracting five million visitors since it opened to the public four years ago. Having evolved into a knowledge-based ecosystem, the museum has seen visitors from diverse cultures include heads of state, diplomatic delegations, entrepreneurs, scholars and students.

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), presented by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), has revealed the shortlists for…

The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has launched the ‘Sharjah Journal of Archaeological Studies’, a peer-reviewed scientific journal that will advance scholarship in the field while strengthening Sharjah’s position as a leading regional centre for archaeological research.

Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) has planned out a very interesting line-up of cultural and community events spanning reading, learning, creativity…

House of Artisans, an initiative under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the second edition of its Design Competition aimed at promoting new talent and craftsmanship in the UAE in the fields of Furniture Design and Product Design and Deco Art.

The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has announced the inscription of four new archaeological sites in the emirate of Sharjah on the Islamic World Heritage List of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO).

The UAE’s Child Digital Safety Council held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, marking a foundational step in establishing a coordinated national effort to protect children and support their balanced development in the digital world. Significantly, a consensus was reached on developing a national classification system for digital platforms.

The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA), the region’s leading professional body for public relations and communications, has announced a new leadership team from across the region, marking a significant shift. Qatar’s Justin Kerr Stevens has been appointed Chair, alongside Neda Shelton and Monther Tayeb appointed as Vice Chairs.

Award-winning photographers Dr. Alp Can, Pippa Ehrlich, and Brian Skerry present visual evidence of dying coral reefs and vanishing kelp forests at the Xposure festival’s landmark 10th edition.

Children as young as seven took the stage at the first-ever Sharjah’s Little Founders Pitch Competition during the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026), confidently pitching businesses spanning food, fashion, sustainability, education, and play.