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              Culture

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

              Norway fans perform the Viking Row on the streets of Oslo, with the celebration becoming one of the defining supporter rituals of the 2026 World Cup. EPA

              What is the Viking Row? Norway’s viral World Cup celebration explained

              CultureJune 28, 2026
              'Batal’: The Arabic word for champion echoes through the World Cup

              'Batal', or champion, echoes through the World Cup

              CultureJune 26, 2026
              Greece has returned six Egyptian figurines after they were documented as products of illicit trafficking. EPA

              Greece returns ancient Egyptian figurines after trafficking investigation

              CultureJune 26, 2026
              Sheikha Alia Al Qassimi, managing director of UAE National Orchestra, which toured all seven emirates during its inaugural season. Victor Besa / The National

              How the UAE National Orchestra found its sound in a remarkable debut season

              Music & On-stageJune 24, 2026
              Coffee expert Obeid Al Kaabi demonstrates the preparation and serving of Emirati gahwa during Beijing International Book Fair. Wam
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              From folk songs to machboos, Emirati culture takes centre stage in Beijing

              BooksJune 20, 2026
              An Emirati folk group performs at Beijing International Book Fair, where the UAE is the guest country of honour. Photo: China News Service

              At Beijing Book Fair, ancient ceramics reveal Sharjah’s links with China

              BooksJune 19, 2026
              The UAE pavilion highlights the cultural exchange between the Emirates and China. Wam

              UAE opens Guest of Honour Programme at Beijing International Book Fair

              BooksJune 18, 2026
              Arabic football commentary has a phrase for every emotion, from disbelief and frustration to joy and wonder. Getty Images

              'Seer, seer, seer' and other Arabic World Cup phrases fans need to know

              Film & TVJune 14, 2026
              'Shasha': How the Arabic word for screen has become essential to World Cup viewing

              Shasha, or screen, is essential to World Cup viewing

              CultureJune 12, 2026
              Could AI music help to bridge a gap in culture?
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              Could AI music help to bridge a gap in culture?

              Culture BitesJune 04, 2026
              Pope Leo’s recent encyclical about AI and its impact is both an internal debate and a contribution to the world. Reuters

              Why Pope Leo and Tony Blair's treatises on AI have captured global attention

              CommentJune 01, 2026
              'Ibtikar': Arabic word for innovation begins with tomorrow

              'Ibtikar', or innovation, urges us to think ahead

              CultureMay 29, 2026
              Improving the teaching of Arabic in schools is a key part of the new strategy. Photo: Adek

              UAE's new Arabic language law to boost 'national identity'

              UAEMay 28, 2026
              The Queen Elizabeth II Great Court at the British Museum in London. Reuters

              British Museum postpones Jewish cultural lecture over protest fears

              UKMay 28, 2026
              Every summer several UK cities gear up for cultural and literary festivals. Getty

              Britain's book festivals reveal a nation wiser than many of its politicians

              CommentMay 27, 2026
              The Jumeirah Archaeological Site in the heart of Dubai includes the remains of an ancient settlement dating back to the Abbasid period. Wam

              How the UAE focused on preserving its heritage

              EditorialMay 26, 2026
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