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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…
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).
Ten debutant writers have won the First Chapter 2026 – the ELF Seddiqi Writers’ Fellowship at this year’s Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The mentorship programme could be a first step towards them clinching a publishing deal too.
African musical storytelling, cultural exchanges with Arab authors enliven Sharjah LitFest
Musical storytelling embodying the melodious spirit of Tanzania, and a performance highlighting ancient African traditions through poetry, music and chants enlivened the stage at the ongoing Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026). Cultural exchanges with Arab and Emirati authors also highlighted literature as a bridge between languages and identities.
Award-winning authors, novelists and acclaimed poets from across Africa will be coming together for the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026) that will be held from 14 to 18 January 2026.
Explore workshops hosted by Sharjah Public Libraries that bring together literature, photography, sound and visual arts in an interactive learning experience. Titled “Aesthetics of Image & Literary Sound”, the event being held on Monday, December 29th, is aimed at the youth delving into their creative side while learning new skills.