Articles
From algebra to astronomy, Louvre exhibit traces connections across Indian Ocean
Art Here 2026 will invite creatives from the GCC as well as, for the first time, from India
What is the difference between Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha?
The two events are the biggest festivals of the Islamic calendar
Arab jury members at Cannes, from Youssef Wahbi to Monia Chokri
Middle East and North African filmmakers and actors have become a central part of the festival in recent years
Emirati artist Moza Al Falasi transforms personal grief into hard-hitting art
Unfolding at Tashkeel brings together sculpture, photography and sound to explore inherited loss, domestic spaces and emotional memory
At Art Dubai 2026, digital art moves beyond NFTs to ask questions about humanity
Artists are using AI, VR and digital systems to explore extraction, ecology and the future of society
Arabic word of the week'Rahma', or mercy, also displays empathy and compassion
Rooted in Islam, it opens almost every chapter of the Quran
How Abu Dhabi’s Red Dunes Games went from indie start-up to global player
The Emirati 'best friends' behind the gaming studio discuss the challenge of building an international audience while remaining true to their roots
Nakba-inspired Palestinian game Dreams on a Pillow enters full production
Developer Rasheed Abueideh says support has come from players and activists around the world
Abu Dhabi marks International Museum Day with complimentary cultural programmes
Venues in Saadiyat Cultural District and beyond mark International Museum Day with screenings, storytelling and scientific demonstrations
Bassam Freiha foundation supports Emirati art students to brush up on skills
Abu Dhabi institution offers scholarships and initiatives to nurture talent in art, curatorship and exhibition design
Hokum review: A haunted hotel mystery rooted in grief and unease
Adam Scott stars in Damian McCarthy’s Irish-UAE horror, where a writer’s search for closure leads him into a sealed room and a past that refuses to settle
European Film Festival puts on Dh25 screenings in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah
Programme highlights diverse storytelling traditions from Spain, Greece, Malta and beyond, with tickets priced from Dh25
Widow’s Bay review: A cursed island where the jokes land and the dread lingers
Matthew Rhys leads a sharp comedy-horror series on Apple TV, as a sceptical mayor facing a town convinced its tragic past is resurfacing
Zayed National Museum named among world’s most beautiful by Prix Versailles
Abu Dhabi institution is the only one from the region to be recognised in Unesco-backed global design awards
AI filmmaker James Gerde finds a creative testing ground in Abu Dhabi
The artist from Seattle says the UAE’s approach to artificial intelligence stands out for its blend of research, culture and creative openness
