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NYU Abu Dhabi launches three research centres
New York University Abu Dhabi has launched three new research centres: the NYUAD Water Research Centre; the Centre for Behavioural Institutional Design; and The Arab Centre for the Study of Art.
Emirati FilmFest – Online Edition
The embassy of the UAE to the USA, in partnership with Image Nation Abu Dhabi, invites you to an online celebration of Emirati comedies.
Emirati Futurism Award
A national competition to re-imagine the future of arts, culture and design, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa
RAK expects more tourists in 2021, especially after being named Gulf Tourism Capital: Crown Prince
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, said he has kept pace
Irthi explores new avenues for traditional crafts
Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council has broadened the global appeal of the UAE’s timeless, indigenous craft traditions through collaborations with entities at the forefront of the international design and cultural landscape.
Six translations of four works that won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award
As part of its endeavor to enhance the presence of Arabic literature at the global level, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award announced the launch of six translations of four works that won the award in the child literature and literature branches.
Thousands visit Khorfakkan Amphitheatre to watch epic film
More than 18,000 residents and visitors across the UAE have visited the newly opened Khorfakkan Amphitheatre in Sharjah’s eastern region enclave, to witness the screening of epic period film, Khorfakkan.
Aflaj and camel races included on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced the inclusion of two key elements of UAE national heritage on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Qasr Al Hosn hosts “Fashion Through the Years” Exhibition
“Fashion Through the Years” by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi now open at Qasr Al Hosn.
Dubai leads regionally, sixth globally in cultural interaction on Global Power City Index 2020
Dubai ranks first in the region and sixth globally in cultural interaction on the Global Power City Index 2020, issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies – “Mori Memorial” Foundation, Japan.
Sharjah Ruler opens House of Wisdom
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the House of Wisdom,
President of South Korea awards Noura Al Kaabi the ‘Diplomatic Service Medal’
HE Moon Jae-in, President of South Korea, awarded HE Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth in recognition for her efforts to enhance the relations between the UAE and South Korea.