The National Library and Archives has launched Abu Dhabi Before 1971, a major archival publication documenting everyday life, social structures, and cultural identity in the emirate during the decades preceding the formation of the United Arab Emirates. Produced in collaboration with Assouline, the large-format volume assembles a curated selection of…

The United Arab Emirates is advancing plans for its first dedicated Arabic-language law, positioning the initiative as a long-term cultural strategy to strengthen national identity, education standards, and Arabic-language content across public life. According to Shatha Al Mulla, the legislation forms part of broader efforts to reinforce Arabic as both…

Samir Bantal has transformed the language of consumer retail into a sculptural design installation titled Il Sonno, presented during Milan Design Week as part of Designboom’s Room for Dreams exhibition. Commissioned by SolidNature, the installation recreated an entire functioning supermarket environment using natural stone materials, including marble, granite, quartzite, onyx,…

Raymond Pettibon is revisiting decades of punk and alternative music history through Nervous Breakdown, a new publication released by David Zwirner that surveys the artist’s enduring relationship with album cover design and underground music culture. The book accompanies the exhibition Nervous Breakdown at Wilhelm-Hack-Museum and brings together more than 200…

Alex Chinneck has unveiled a new series of sculptural installations for Dior, transforming the luxury house’s flagship stores in New York and Los Angeles into immersive environments that blend urban infrastructure, surrealism, and fashion design. Installed at the Peter Marino-designed House of Dior locations, the projects mark the first anniversary…

The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has highlighted the growing role of youth ambassadors in strengthening cultural exchange and long-term relations between the UAE and Japan during a special engagement at Keio University in Tokyo. The session, part of Keio University’s “Regional Culture: Arab World” course, explored how the…

House of Wisdom in Sharjah marked Emirati Writers’ Day with a two-day programme of literary discussions, author signings, and publishing initiatives designed to strengthen engagement between Emirati writers and readers across generations. The programme combined public dialogue, book launches, and literary exhibitions to highlight the evolving landscape of Emirati publishing…