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Such institutions are playing an increasingly important role in shaping the cultural and academic maps of their countries the world over

The past few years have been both a blessing and a scourge for modernist architecture in the UAE

The government can consider tax deductions to individuals and corporates who contribute to the UAE’s development in the cultural, medical or academic fields

As number of people visiting the UAE rises, it is important to showcase the art scene in the country, for art is a true reflection of our identity

Within its walls the best of Emirati minds interact with each other and with the best of global minds, making it a factory of the future

In 1976, the young nation helped an art enthusiast stage one of the biggest artistic events in the world — one that marked a seismic shift in the understanding of Islamic arts in Britain and beyond

India-Pakistan cricket matches highlight the country’s historic role in sports diplomacy

The regional art industry is left poorer by the departure of an institution that collected works and commissioned new ones

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi writes: People should realise the risks of long-term damage that petty accusations may cause, not only to individuals but also to the fabric of society

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi writes: Traditions are carried forward, local dialect is preserved, Arabian hospitality and respect for elders are upheld in this community meeting place

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi writes: Gulf governments find themselves in a conundrum where on one side there exist legitimate popular demands for reform and public empowerment, and on the other the threat of a radicalised movement that after decades of obscurity is finally gaining legitimacy through pragmatic tactics

This country’s travel document is set to be the best Arab passport by far