Shaikh Rashid, a royal artist from Bahrain, talks about being inspired by his home country’s natural beauty.

A multifaceted man, Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa is a member of the Bahraini royal family. He is an artist, art collector, chairman of the Bahrain Arts Society, chairman of the National Council of the Arts, and he expertly balances his many responsibilities while still having a passion for…

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Filipinos living in Dubai bring unexpected Christmas gifts home.

Christmas surprises for families back home have been prepared by Filipino residents in Dubai, who have prepared everything from Barbie dolls and cell phones to canned food and chocolate. They adhere to the custom of balikbayan, or returning residents. Instead of spending the holidays at home, the majority of expatriate…

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Dubai Design Week, in strategic collaboration with d3, will begin today.

Dubai Design Week, the premier design platform in the Middle East, kicks off tomorrow at d3. It is organized under the auspices of His Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairman of the United Arab Emirates Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and The member of the…

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Book information A 600 million-year geological tour through the UAE

It took almost ten years to complete and is significant since it is the first Arabic-language resource on the nation’s geology. A book that has been translated into Arabic for the first time provides insight into the UAE’s more than 600 million-year geological history. The nation’s geological structure, notable events…

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UAE starts an initiative to investigate the connections between Arab and Andalusian cultures

In addition to seminars in Spain and the UAE, a show of Andalusian art will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center. An investigation on the connections between Arabic and Andalusian cultures has been initiated by the UAE. A number of cultural activities related to the project will…

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A Seoul display of UAE rare books demonstrates the cultural affinities between Islam and Korea.

The renowned House of Wisdom (HoW) has unveiled a treasure trove of rare titles as part of its involvement in the Sharjah Guest of Honour programs at the 65th Seoul International Book Fair, which runs from June 14 to 18. The emirate’s expansive pavilion aims to introduce Emirati and Arab…

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Global Innovation Institute and Dubai Customs work together to improve services.

Aims to enhance Dubai Customs’ strategic services, including a unified trade platform. Dubai Customs and the Global Innovation Institute (GInI) recently met to discuss ways to improve their customs services and increase profits from commercial activities. The unified trade system, the city experience, and the 360 services policy are just…

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