Louvre Abu Dhabi brings together art and artefacts from across civilisations and centuries.

'Museum Pass' launched to access 3 world-class museums

All museums are conveniently located within walking distance of inside Saadiyat Island

Indian art record: Ravi Varma painting fetches $17.9m

Landmark sale signals rising global value of Indian art and cultural masterpieces

Painted in the 1890s, when Ravi Varma was at the height of his career, Yashoda and Krishna captures an intimate moment from the Shrimad Bhagavatam — the infant Krishna seeking his mother’s attention as she tends to household work.

France names new culture minister in mini-reshuffle

Catherine Pegard appointed as France's new culture minister

Catherine Pegard

'Fashion Is Art' 2026 Met Gala promises bold creativity

The 2026 gala encourages guests to treat their outfits as moving works of art

Lisa attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.

UAE artists take Korea by storm with ‘Proximities’ show

Shaikha Al Ketbi and Mohamad Kazem shine at landmark Seoul exhibition

Shaikha Al Ketbi’s 'Book' features a character wearing an upside-down mask – a replica of the artist’s own face.

Sharjah Ruler given highest honour by Portugal

Highest sovereign cultural honour awarded to an Arab leader for first time

H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic, during the Lisbon trip.

Sheikha Bodour inaugurates Sharjah's African Litfest

Tsitsi Dangarembga receives lifetime award as event bridges African, Emirati voices

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), inaugurated the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL).

Sharjah African literature fest returns for 2nd edition

Talks, readings, cookery shows headline 5-day Sharjah Festival of African Literature

Panels, poetry, fashion, food and heritage markets unite Emirati and African voices in Sharjah.

Third UAE–Japan falconry programme begins in Al Ain

Cultural exchange aims to build heritage bridges through falcons

Third edition of the UAE–Japan Falconry Programme focuses on heritage, sustainability and youth training.

Sport, fun and culture take centre stage at Liwa Fest

Adventure, motorsports, and Emirati culture come together for 23 days of action

Adventure seekers and families flock to the UAE desert for thrilling competitions and cultural experiences.

Concerts, award-winning artists at Abu Dhabi Festival

Jon Batiste, Hauser to perform; Arab world’s first Children’s Biennale among highlights

The American Ballet Theatre

Sheikh Hamdan praises Alserkal Avenue as cultural hub

Crown Prince says district attracts 2m visitors a year, hosts over 90 creative concepts

Sheikh Hamdan reviews new cultural projects, noting more than 90 galleries and creative spaces now active in Al Quoz.

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