With its mobile cultural beacon travelling across the globe, Sharjah illuminated the French capital, Paris, during a ceremony honouring the winners of the 20th edition of the Sharjah-UNESCO Prize for Arab Culture. Organised by Sharjah’s Department of Culture in collaboration with UNESCO, the event celebrated outstanding contributions to Arab culture. This year’s honourees were Egyptian […]Read More
Venice is gearing up for the 18th International Architecture Exhibition (Biennale Architettura 2023). The six-month-long event will open to the public from 20th May to 26th November, spreading over several venues across the city: the Giardini, which hosts the historic national pavilions, the Arsenale, the city’s former naval shipyards, and Forte Marghera in Mestre, Venice mainland. Curated by […]Read More
Incredible Talents, an NGO organized an art exhibition from March 18-25, 2023 at Dubai International Art Center, Dubai. Noted International artist and founder of this organization Mona Raj Rathod arranged and planned this exhibition, by collecting all pieces of art from seven different countries. Chief Guest for the evening was H.E. Laila Rahhall, Goodwill […]Read More
The 20th edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days kicked off in Al Hamriyah in the presence of Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage. The opening ceremony was attended by Humaid Saif bin Samha Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Municipal Council in Al Hamriyah; Saeed Obaid Bouvier Al Shamsi, Director of […]Read More
Sharjah’s Al Majaz Amphitheatre, an affiliate of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has signed an artistic cooperation agreement with the National Arab Orchestra from Detroit, United States, to support and revive the diverse musical heritage of the Arab world. The upcoming season of #Lets Majaz (Hala Majaz) will see the National Arab Orchestra, which […]Read More
The Ministry of Culture and Youth’s delegation to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival concluded its visit to Washington D.C. after a series of meetings with American institutions and cultural figures. The delegation led by Mubarak Al Nakhi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry toured museums, art houses and federal agencies, and held a series of meetings to exchange […]Read More
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced that it will be cooperating with ‘Hayi’ app, a free, local, social communication network for neighbourhoods in Dubai that encourages residents to communicate, endorse and befriend each other, create groups based on their locations, share common interests and preferences, as well as launch and participate in […]Read More
Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi) has joined an elite gathering of creative and innovative brands from across the globe at Milan Design Week, held from 7th to 12th June, becoming the only entity representing the Arab world at the world’s leading event for contemporary design this year. At the most visited lifestyle event in the […]Read More
Khawla Art and Culture is hosting an exhibition titled “A Vibrant Land”, showcasing the work of professional Emirati photographer and documentary filmmaker Ali bin Thalith. Running until 16th June, 2022, the exhibition is showcasing the wildlife scenes photographed by Ali bin Thalith. Sheikha Khawla bint Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Founder of Khawla Art and Culture […]Read More
Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, President of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, has met with Abdul Qadir Mimidi, Ambassador of the Republic of North Macedonia to the UAE, at the Institute’s headquarters. The meeting explored various aspects of cultural cooperation with cultural events held in the Republic of North Macedonia, and participation in cultural and […]Read More
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