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Culture Summit Abu Dhabi

All you need to know about the annual summit for global leaders in art, heritage, museums, media and technology

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open in Saadiyat Cultural District on December 11. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s cultural ambition undiminished by regional turmoil

CultureJuly 29, 2026
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi is just one event in a busy calendar of cultural happenings in the UAE capital. Antonie Robertson / The National

Abu Dhabi's cultural scene is fostering a sense of belonging

EditorialApril 28, 2025
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025 got under way on Sunday at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Antonie Robertson / The National

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi: Talks on placing humanity at the heart of AI

CultureApril 27, 2025
Culture for Humanity and Beyond is the theme for this year's Culture Summit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025: What to expect during the three-day event

Art & DesignApril 27, 2025
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Culture Bites: Diving into the star-studded Ambani wedding

Culture BitesMarch 07, 2024
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, speaking at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Understanding each other's values leads to peace, Sheikh Nahyan says

Arts & CultureMarch 05, 2024
Keynote by Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture of the UAE, during the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2024 held at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Victor Besa / The National

Minister of Culture makes call for 'urgent co-ordinated action'

Arts & CultureMarch 04, 2024
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi began with an Al Ayyala performance at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Culture Summit begins with plea for respect and understanding

Arts & CultureMarch 03, 2024
The diverse nature of the Emirates’ society makes a coming together of art and ideas an organic process. Victor Besa / The National

How the UAE became a cultural crossroads

EditorialMarch 01, 2024
Syrian poet Adonis will reflect on his career at this year's summit. Satish Kumar / The National

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2024: Who's coming this year?

Arts & CultureFebruary 28, 2024
A panel discussion during last year's Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2023 postponed

Art & DesignOctober 23, 2023
Sultan Al Qassemi, founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation, discusses the importance and challenges of building the canon of Modern Arab Art at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Why art history is being rewritten and what it means for Arab artists

ArtOctober 27, 2022
Sir David Adjaye, left, discusses his design for the Abrahamic Family House with Chris Dercon at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Abrahamic Family House will celebrate commonality of faiths, says architect

Art & DesignOctober 26, 2022
Dr Anwar Gargash speaking at the final day of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Anwar Gargash on how Emirati values can forge new Arab perspectives

ArtOctober 25, 2022
Robot artist Ai-Da presented some crucial questions about the relationship between technology, society and art at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Watch as Robot artist Ai-Da hails the 'beautiful' city of Abu Dhabi

Art & DesignOctober 25, 2022
Omar Saif Ghobash, UAE Ambassador to the Vatican, delivered the opening speech of the final day of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Omar Saif Ghobash says UAE supports a broader set of cultural movements

On StageOctober 25, 2022
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