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SEEN/SCENE III: Showcasing Emerging Emirati Artists
The third edition of SEEN/SCENE, an exhibition highlighting bold contemporary voices from the Emirates, will take place on March 6, 2025,...
Sands and City Magazine
Mar 1, 2025


Alif Art & Culture Exhibition: A Celebration of Ramadan, Spirituality, and Artistic Expression
Sharjah – Funun Arts Group, in collaboration with Novotel Sharjah Expo Centre, proudly presented the Alif Art & Culture Exhibition, a...
Sands and City Magazine
Feb 24, 2025


Ahmed Al Hashemi Receives Prestigious UNESCO Rising Talent Award
Ahmed Al Hashemi In a moment of pride and inspiration, Ahmed Al Hashemi has made history as the first Emirati child pianist to receive...
Sands and City Magazine
Feb 22, 2025


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, 2025


Mastering Arabic Calligraphy: A Workshop with Abdallah Al Astad
The art of calligraphy has long been a cornerstone of Arabic culture, combining artistic expression with deep historical and linguistic...
Sands and City Magazine
Feb 20, 2025


RUMInation’s Enchanting Performance: Khalil Sheikh Brings Persian Mysticism to the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
The Presence of Maestro Khalil Sheikh, Iranian Musician, with RUMInation at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature For the first...
Sands and City Magazine
Feb 19, 2025


Exploring the Legacy of Muslim Intellectuals: Artistic Perspectives
The Bareel Art Foundation is set to host an enlightening event titled "The Legacy of Muslim Intellectuals: Artistic Perspectives" on...
Sands and City Magazine
Feb 19, 2025


A Play That Reimagines Encounter Between Nikola Tesla and Elon Mask by Ana S. Gad
Have you ever wondered what would happen if Nikola Tesla met Elon Musk? This intriguing question is explored in Ana Stjelja's latest...
Sands and City Magazine
Feb 15, 2025


Featuring Artist: Shilpi Dabral - Bridging Art, Emotion, and Spirituality
Art is more than just colors on a canvas—it is a reflection of emotions, experiences, and the world seen through an artist’s eyes. Shilpi...
Sands and City Magazine
Feb 15, 2025


Rising Star Avigyan Bhattacharya: A Young Artist with Global Recognition
Avigyan Bhattacharya is one of the most ambitious young individuals of his generation. With a unique blend of artistic talent,...
Sands and City Magazine
Feb 14, 2025


Exploring the Poetic Soul of the Saudi Poet Nasser Alshaikhahmed
Exploring the Poetic Soul of Nasser Alshaikhahmed: A Voice Beyond Borders In the vast world of literature, where voices rise and echo...
Sands and City Magazine
Feb 8, 2025


Funun Arts Group and Art of Living Mall Commemorate the 76th Republic Day of India with “RANG – Colors of India”
Dubai, UAE – On the vibrant occasion of India’s 76th Republic Day, Funun Arts Group, in collaboration with Art of Living, brought a...
Sands and City Magazine
Jan 31, 2025
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