Articles
Abu Dhabi wildlife inspires Emirati artist Ashwaq Abdulla
Ashwaq's paintings went on sale at Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas on Monday, with all proceeds donated to the Beit Al Khair Society
Does practice make perfect? Afraid not, talent is all in the genes
Evolutionary biologist Rowan Cooper has said that, without the right genes, 'you're not going to become the best'
Ian Rankin: Inspector Rebus will outlast me
The bestselling crime writer has hinted that he would be happy for another author to continue the Inspector Rebus series
Netflix to turn Gabriel Garcia Marquez's seminal novel into a series
The Colombian author's seminal novel has never previously been adapted for the screen
Riz Ahmed to play lead role in 'Mughal Mowgli'
The British 'Star Wars' actor will play a performer whose career is threatened by illness
Gharem Studio: the meeting place for young Saudi artists
We get a tour of the studio that Abdulnasser Gharem co-founded to encourage young Saudi Arabian artists to innovate freely
Nobel Prize in Literature to be awarded twice this year
The Swedish Academy released a statement claiming it has the opportunity 'to become a better-functioning organisation in the future'
15 things to do at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
From Ian Rankin to Jane Hawking, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
Anuradha Roy: 'If I didn't think there could be change, I couldn't live'
The novelist tells us why women are key to making a difference in India, and explains her often ‘painful’ writing process
Will Self was right: the best literary fiction is not being widely read today
Phones, social media, YouTube and Netflix all jostle for our attention, offering immediate gratification in a way that literary fiction never will
What to expect at the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival
The arts festival kicks off tonight and runs until February 28
Trevor Noah to perform on Yas Island this year – twice, in fact
The South African comedian was forced to cancel his previous show in Abu Dhabi for health reasons
Russia named Guest of Honour at Abu Dhabi Book Fair
It is hoped the decision will strengthen the UAE's cultural ties with Russia
AD to Dubai in 15 minutes? Summit offers glimpse of future
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
How the stage is set for the arts to grow in Saudi Arabia
The Creative Futures Forum discussed how to support careers in the arts, and nurture a diverse film sector
