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Desert Icons in Color: Art4you Gallery’s National Day Live Art Tribute
Dubai witnessed a vibrant celebration of the 54 th UAE National Day as Art4you Gallery successfully hosted a unique Camel Live Art Celebration on 23 November 2025 at Mehromah Art House. The event brought together a diverse group of artists who created live artworks on specially crafted camel-shaped wooden sculptures, transforming a national symbol into powerful visual stories of heritage, unity, and pride. The camel, a timeless emblem of Emirati resilience, journey, and dese
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Ana S. Gad Publishes Inclusive Fairytale “Sara and the White Dragon” Featuring a Girl with Down Syndrome
Dubai-based Serbian author and multidisciplinary creative with PhD in Literature, Ana S. Gad announces the release of her new children’s fairytale, Sara and the White Dragon , a gentle and empowering story whose heroine is a young girl with Down syndrome. Centering a child with a disability as the brave savior of her community, the book invites children and adults alike to rethink what true strength, courage, and beauty look like. The Arabic edition of the book was published
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Interview With Ashraf Aboul-Yazid: “My Creations Are Worlds of My Thoughts, Open for Readers to Visit”
Passionate About Storytelling, Enamored with Reading, and Infatuated with Travel Ashraf Aboul-Yazid: “My Creations Are Worlds of My Thoughts, Open for Readers to Visit” — For the writer, poet, and translator Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, the diversity of his literary output is like a river branching across a journey—watering a field here, nurturing a garden there, or moistening a single rose in a pot on a distant balcony. He began his literary career as a poet, publishing his first col
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Tracing Divine Beauty: Celebrating the Art of Bosnia at Kismet Art Café
On 14 December 2025, the Kismet Art Café will host a transcendent evening of creativity and culture with its final gallery event of the year: Art of Bosnia. Curated by the Emerald Network, this showcase promises to be a luminous celebration of spiritual aesthetics, cultural memory, and artistic mastery. A Fusion of Tradition and Contemporary Expression The featured collection, titled "Echoes of Divine Beauty," brings together a compelling mix of Islamic calligraphy and abstra
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A Historic Musical Evening in Dubai: First Performance of Schubert’s Die Winterreise
On December 13, 2025, at 7:30 PM, the international community of Dubai is invited to witness a cultural event of historic significance: the first official performance of Franz Schubert’s Die Winterreise ever presented in the city. This landmark recital will take place at the House of Pianos, in collaboration with Steinway & Sons, and will feature the acclaimed bass-baritone André Angenendt and distinguished pianist Margarita Ryzhenko. Together, they will bring to life one of
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Faeezah Mohammed’s “Spirit of the Union”: A Celebration of Emirati Identity and National Pride
Spirit of the Union: An Emirati Celebration Through Art The Cultural & Scientific Association in Dubai is preparing to mark the UAE’s 54th National Day with a special celebration titled «عـ54ـاماً متحدون» (54 Years...United). On Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM , the Nadwa headquarters in Al Mamzar, Dubai , will open its doors for an evening that brings together heritage, creativity, and the collective pride of a nation. Among the Emirati talents contributing to the exh
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Nov 23


UNESCO Celebrates Poet Ahmed Bin Sulaim in 2026
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the inclusion of the late Emirati poet Ahmed bin Sulayem in its special commemorative programme for the celebration of anniversaries for the years 2026–2027. This significant recognition places one of the UAE’s most influential Nabati poets on an international platform dedicated to celebrating cultural figures who have shaped artistic and intellectual heritage. Marking 50 Years Since H
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Nov 20


A Dialogue of Light and Elegance: “Monochrome Majesty” by Art4you Gallery
Dubai witnessed a sophisticated celebration of minimalism and luxury as Art4you Gallery, led by curator Jesno Jackson, presented the international exhibition Monochrome Majesty – The Dialogue of Black, White, and Gold at Mehromah Art Gallery. The showcase highlighted the timeless interplay of these three powerful hues, unveiling how artists from around the world interpret harmony, contrast, and symbolism through contemporary creative expressions. Held on November 5th, 2025, t
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Nov 15


“Let Them Know She Is Here” by H. H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi Launched at the Sharjah Book Fair
There are launches, and then there are moments—moments when a book ceases to be just paper and ink and instead becomes something alive, pulsing with history, spirit, and ancestral resonance. At this year’s Sharjah International Book Fair, Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi offered exactly such a moment with the unveiling of her new work, Let Them Know She Is Here : Searching for the Queen of Mleiha . This was not a ceremonial presentation. It felt like a recla
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Nov 14


Dana Awartani to Represent Saudi Arabia at the 61st Venice Biennale 2026
Dana Awartani The Saudi Arabian Pavilion has officially announced the selection of acclaimed artist Dana Awartani as the Kingdom’s representative at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia , set to take place from May 9 to November 22, 2026 in Venice, Italy. This prestigious appointment highlights Awartani’s evolving artistic practice, which explores the intersections of heritage, identity, tradition, and contemporary expression. Known for her deep e
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Nov 10


Interview With Rawa’a Al Tartour: “Art Will Always Be My Path”
Rawa'a Al Tartour When did your journey in fine art begin, and what first inspired you to pursue it? I have loved drawing since childhood and was often recognized for it at school. But when I was fifteen, I truly began to fall in love with fine art and started following artists on social media. Hyperrealist artists were my greatest inspiration at first, and that same year I began teaching myself how to draw hyperrealistic portraits, training myself on proportions, shading, an
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Nov 1


Goran Bregović Live in Dubai — A Night of Balkan Passion and Musical Magic
Music lovers across the UAE are in for an unforgettable experience this December. The legendary composer and performer Goran Bregović is bringing his energetic rhythms and soul-stirring sounds to Dubai Opera on December 10, 2025, at 20:30. With a career spanning decades, Bregović has become one of the most iconic figures in world music. His concerts are more than performances—they are celebrations of life, unity, and emotion. Blending traditional Balkan folk music with contem
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Nov 1
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