Dubai’s dynamic art scene continues to bring together artists, filmmakers, curators and cultural practitioners through events that encourage dialogue across disciplines. On 26 September 2026, OMIC Cultural Hub will host a Panel Discussion + “Afterimage” Video Arts Screening, an evening dedicated to contemporary visual culture, moving-image practices and artistic exchange. The programme will begin at 5:00 PM at OMIC Theatre, Goshi Warehouse City, Al Quoz, bringing together sev

Vasilisa Eliseeva Born in Russia and classically trained in the fine arts, Vasilisa Eliseeva is a contemporary artist whose paintings explore the quiet emotional connections between human beings, nature, memory, and inner transformation. Her artistic journey is rooted in a strong academic foundation. From art school and art college to university studies in Fine Arts, Eliseeva developed the technical discipline and understanding of artistic traditions that continue to inform h

Literature has always been a space where cultures meet, identities are explored, and experiences are shared across borders. In an increasingly interconnected world, writers, translators, and scholars play an important role in creating dialogue between languages and communities. This article presents the work and perspective of Bashar Ibrahim, whose international academic and professional journey brings together literature, translation, education, and human rights. Bashar Ibra