Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has inaugurated Folktales Reimagined, a cross-cultural exhibition in Warsaw that brings together artists from the UAE and Poland to reinterpret each other’s folk narratives through contemporary illustration. Presented at the National Library of Poland, the exhibition forms part of Sharjah’s Guest of…

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Italian football club AC Milan have unveiled a collaborative artwork by Emirati artist Fatima Al Kaabi to celebrate Eid Al-Adha, highlighting the intersection of cultural heritage, contemporary design, and global sports branding. The initiative forms part of Dubai Culture’s ‘Eid in Dubai’…

JAZ Hotel Group, one of the region’s leading hospitality groups with a portfolio spanning hotels, cruises, and leisure experiences, announces the launch of JAZ Elite Hotels, a new brand identity bringing together a curated selection of its most distinctive high-end properties. Marking a clear shift in direction, JAZ Elite Hotels…

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has officially launched AUS Press, a new academic publishing initiative designed to advance scholarship, support translation, and strengthen knowledge exchange between the Arab world and international audiences. The announcement took place at the Warsaw International Book Fair, where Sharjah is participating as Guest of Honour…

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,…