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Zaha Hadid Architects' Vision in the Desert: A Sustainable Garden City Rises in Sharjah
A masterplan that redefines future urban living through design, ecology, and community In a bold continuation of her architectural...
Sands and City Magazine
Jul 1


HRH Bodour Al Qasimi Wins the Prestigious BolognaRagazzi Award for Fiction
The literary world is celebrating an inspiring milestone as HRH Bodour Al Qasimi, the founder of PublisHer, has won the highly respected...
Sands and City Magazine
Feb 20


Sharjah African Literature Festival: A Celebration of Storytelling, Culture, and Exchange
Photo : Sharjah Book Authority Instagram Sharjah continues to affirm its status as a global cultural hub with the launch of the Sharjah...
Sands and City Magazine
Jan 31


Art Across Borders: A UNESCO Art Camp in Sharjah
The cultural heartbeat of Sharjah is set to resonate with creativity and collaboration from January 20-30, 2025, as the emirate hosts Art...
Sands and City Magazine
Jan 24


Faeze Mohammed Wins 2024 Peru Bienal with Captivating Portrait “Monica Belucci”
In an exciting victory for Emirati art, Faeze Mohammed (who lives in Sharjah) has won this year's prestigious Peru Bienal, a prominent...
Sands and City Magazine
Nov 13, 2024


Global Poetry Epic “Manseerah” by Adel Khozam: A Worldwide Collaboration of 86 Poets
Emirati / Saudi poet Adel Khozam has unveiled a groundbreaking poetic collection titled “Manseerah”, a collaborative epic created with...
Sands and City Magazine
Oct 30, 2024


A Literary Voyage with Dr. Sultan Al-Amimi at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2024
The Sharjah International Book Fair 2024 opened its doors to book lovers, artists, and culture enthusiasts from around the world, and...
Sands and City Magazine
Oct 25, 2024


Sharjah Launches UAE's First 24/7 Holy Quran TV Channel
On Friday, August 16, Sharjah will make history with the launch of the UAE's first dedicated Holy Quran TV channel. This new initiative...
Sands and City Magazine
Aug 16, 2024


Onshur Launch: Empowering Emerging Publishers
Empowering the Future of Publishing: An Introduction to the Launch Track of the Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund Sharjah Publishing...
Sands and City Magazine
Aug 7, 2024


Kalimat Group, Majid Al Futtaim, and National Paints Group launched a series of literary activations across Sharjah and Dubai
Bodour Al Qasimi: Nurturing a Love for Reading to Build a More Enlightened and Empathetic World This summer, the UAE is witnessing a...
Sands and City Magazine
Jul 2, 2024


Open Call for Vantage Point Sharjah 12
Image: TAJAROB: All that chance has given me by Aya Chikri Sharjah Art Foundation announces the open call for the 12th iteration of its...
Sands and City Magazine
Jun 26, 2024
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