Former French culture minister Jack Lang has been re-elected as President of the Arab World Institute (Institut du Monde Arabe) for a fourth term. The 84-year-old Lang has been holding…
Syrian author and critic Ezzat Omar passed away on Friday evening, December 22, 2023. He had been residing in the UAE since 1990, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape through…
Emirati writer Abdul Aziz Khalil Al Mutawa, a pioneer in the realm of short story in the UAE, passed away in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Born in1954…
The book "10 Le Mu'allaqat – Pre-Islamic Arabic Poetry" has recently made its debut in Italian, synchronizing its publication with the celebration of the World Arabic Language Day. The significant…
Veteran Kuwaiti poet Abdulaziz Saud Al Babtain has passed away today (Friday), December 15, 2023, at the age of 87. The late poet, who served as Chairman of the Board…
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF), often referred to as the “Arabic Booker”, has announced its 2024 longlist. The longlist features 16 novels vying for the $50,000 cash prize,…
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday inaugurated the 25th edition of the Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival at the…
Kuwaiti intellectual Dr. Mohammed Al Rumaihi delivered an engaging lecture titled “The Crisis of Modern Arab Thought and its Reflection on Development” at the Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural…
Al Multaqa Prize for Arabic Short Story has recently announced five short story collections that have been shortlisted for its sixth edition. The five short stories include (Drunk on a Bicycle)…
Dubai: In celebration of the UAE's 52nd Union Day, a captivating photo exhibition, titled 'The UAE Through a Photographer’s Lens' by veteran Bahraini photographer Abdullah Al Khan, was unveiled at…
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