Rupert Hawksley

Ashwaq's paintings went on sale at Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas on Monday, with all proceeds donated to the Beit Al Khair Society

Evolutionary biologist Rowan Cooper has said that, without the right genes, 'you're not going to become the best'

The bestselling crime writer has hinted that he would be happy for another author to continue the Inspector Rebus series

The Colombian author's seminal novel has never previously been adapted for the screen

The British 'Star Wars' actor will play a performer whose career is threatened by illness

We get a tour of the studio that Abdulnasser Gharem co-founded to encourage young Saudi Arabian artists to innovate freely

The Swedish Academy released a statement claiming it has the opportunity 'to become a better-functioning organisation in the future'

From Ian Rankin to Jane Hawking, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

The novelist tells us why women are key to making a difference in India, and explains her often ‘painful’ writing process

Phones, social media, YouTube and Netflix all jostle for our attention, offering immediate gratification in a way that literary fiction never will

The arts festival kicks off tonight and runs until February 28

The South African comedian was forced to cancel his previous show in Abu Dhabi for health reasons

It is hoped the decision will strengthen the UAE's cultural ties with Russia

The best tech innovations from the World Government Summit include a cable car-like method of transport and transferring human consciousness into a robotic shell

The Creative Futures Forum discussed how to support careers in the arts, and nurture a diverse film sector