Sharjah Children’s Book Award 2026 Now Open for Submissions
The Sharjah Book Authority has officially announced the opening of submissions for the 2026 Sharjah Children’s Book Award—one of the region’s most respected platforms dedicated to children’s and young adult literature. The award aims to spotlight exceptional books that inspire young minds, spark imagination, and enrich the reading experience of children and teens across the Arab world and beyond. This annual award encourages writers, illustrators, and publishers to present wo
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“Where Do You Come From…?” Celebrating Arab Women Through Art at Novotel Jeddah Tahlia
A powerful dialogue between identity, heritage, and artistic expression is arriving in Jeddah this November. From 06 November 2025 to 06 January 2026, Novotel Jeddah Tahlia will host “Where Do You Come From…?”, an exhibition organized by ZeeArts Gallery that shines a luminous spotlight on Arab women artists and the cultural stories that shape them. Following its successful first edition in the Netherlands, this second installment comes to Saudi Arabia with renewed purpose: to
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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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