Browsing: Culture

Sharjah has secured the exclusive rights to operate BookXcess bookstores across the Middle East and Africa, expanding its global role…

The Louvre Abu Dhabi has four very interesting upcoming exhibitions this season that bring together archaeological insights, stories of maritime exchange capturing the sensory richness of the Indian Ocean, efforts to protect cultural heritage, and contemporary artistic voices to explore humanity’s interconnected histories.

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the 45th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will take place from 4 to 15 November 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together readers, authors, publishers, translators and knowledge creators from around the world.

The Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi has invited researchers from around the world to apply for the AED 1 million 2026 Zayed National Museum Research Fund.

Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur) opens applications for the 2026 edition of ‘Launch’ track for aspiring publishers.

The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) has invited illustrators and comic artists from the GCC to submit pitches for their annual comic anthology titled Corniche.

The UAE Cabinet has issued a resolution regulating children’s access to social media platforms, setting the minimum age for using social media at 15 years. Additionally, parental consent shall not constitute a valid exemption from the prohibitions or restrictions.

Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nayhan reads her latest book, WHOOSH! to Abu Dhabi children.

A four-week immersive internship programme launched for women in publishing to address the gap between academic preparation and the realities of working inside a media company.

Dubai’s new ‘Creative Sector Resilience Portfolio’, launched to strengthen the emirate’s creative ecosystem and enhance its adaptability.