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              Culture

              News from the world of arts, literature, music and heritage, highlighting how societies express and preserve their cultural identities

              The name of Bubiyan Island is thought to link to the word 'bayan', meaning something that is visible or apparent. Photo: Ozkan Bilgin / Anadolu via AFP

              Cultural and cinematic history of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island

              CultureMay 13, 2026
              ‘Diwan’: The Arabic word that gathers together poetry, power and public life

              ‘Diwan’ gathers together poetry, power and public life

              CultureMay 08, 2026
              Victor Besa / The National; Getty Images

              Iran war cannot change the mindset that has defined the UAE

              CommentMay 08, 2026
              UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, at a military parade on the UAE’s fifth National Day in 1976. Victor Besa / The National

              United front: Zayed National Museum traces roots of the UAE Armed Forces

              CultureMay 07, 2026
              The UAE National Reading Index 2025 surveyed reading habits across the country. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              Rise in reading Arabic literature - but bookworms in UAE prefer digital formats

              BooksApril 27, 2026
              The Arabic word for warehouse is makhzan. The National

              ‘Makhzan’, which means storehouse, gave us 'magazine’

              CultureApril 24, 2026
              The programme allowed participants to explore their ideas and engage with fellow artists. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              Artists benefit from time, space and unbound creativity in Abu Dhabi residency

              Art & DesignApril 23, 2026
              Emirati artists are turning to entrepreneurship to turn their passion into profitable businesses. Alexander Christou / The National
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              Emirati artists turn entrepreneurs to blend heritage and creativity

              UAEApril 23, 2026
              Anne Hathaway’s use of the popular Arabic expression drew praise online. Reuters
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              Anne Hathaway’s ‘inshallah’ and meaning behind other misunderstood Arabic words

              CultureApril 22, 2026
              Egyptian singer Amr Diab is in the Top 20 of the Official Mena Chart, organised by IFPI. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              How the Iran war tested record labels across the Middle East

              Music & On-stageApril 19, 2026
              Design your own Brand, a workshop by Samah Ahmed that is part of the Saturdays at the House programme. Photo: Expo City Dubai

              How Expo City Dubai’s House of Arts is introducing children to culture early

              Art & DesignApril 18, 2026
              A protective mihzam belt, in leather and copper alloy, on display at Zayed National Museum. Victor Besa / The National
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              Zayed National Museum explores history of Emirati culture, from pearls to poetry

              CultureApril 16, 2026
              The Anti-Doomscroll Stroll Club was set up in Dubai to give people an alternative to scrolling on their phones. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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              Residents explore Dubai neighbourhood to escape doomscrolling

              UAEApril 13, 2026
              ‘Saleem’: Arabic word for safe reflects character, intention and emotion

              ‘Saleem', or safe, reflects character, intention and emotion

              CultureApril 10, 2026
              Colombian singer Shakira's appearance in Abu Dhabi has been postponed until later in the year. AFP

              UAE concerts and events postponed, from Shakira to Abu Dhabi Book Fair

              CultureApril 10, 2026
              Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi had a career spanning decades across television and cinema. Photo: Instagram

              Arab celebrities and cultural figures who died in 2026

              CultureApril 08, 2026
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