A treasured performing arts tradition with deep roots in the nation’s maritime past has earned a place on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Al Ahalla, a…
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The Emirates Foundation has opened registration for Misrah, a national initiative developed by Active Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. The programme…
The Zayed National Museum, the UAE’s flagship institution for national heritage, is calling on researchers worldwide to apply for the 2025 Zayed National Museum Research Fund.…
Pragma has unveiled its design for the Rock Art Visitors Center, set to rise in Kalba, on the UAE’s eastern coast. Described as a place where…
Dubai Marina has welcomed the newly inaugurated late Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque, offering a blend of traditional design and modern functionality.…
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has unveiled the second phase of the Dubai Culture and Heritage project on the Google Arts & Culture…
Saudi Arabia has lost one of its most cherished artists, Safeya Binzagr, who passed away on September 12 at the age of 84. Known as the…
Safeya Binzagr, a trailblazing Saudi artist known for preserving the cultural heritage of her homeland, passed away at the age of 84. The news was first…
Preserving cultural heritage is crucial for maintaining the identity and history of any region. In the Middle East, a region rich in history and cultural diversity,…
The Arabic language is a cornerstone of Emirati cultural identity, deeply intertwined with the nation’s heritage and traditions. In the UAE, Arabic serves not only as…