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Dubai, UAE, 28 November 2025: The Publishing and Translation arm of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library released the book The Power of Culture in Shaping Society:The United Arab Emirates’ Experience. The publication brings together contributions from nine Emirati authors who sought to offer a distinctive perspective that enriches Arab libraries with publications reflecting the UAE’s status as a regional and global hub of knowledge. This supports the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library’s strategy to support Arabic content and strengthen the role of knowledge in building a cohesive society. This publication aligns with the Year of Community 2025,
Dubai, UAE – 27 November 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced a new long-term partnership with Hala, Dubai’s most convenient e-hailing taxi solution, beginning with a Eid Al Etihad initiative that brings Emirati artwork onto taxis across the city and celebrates local artists in public spaces. As part of the collaboration, 400 Hala taxis will be wrapped with a custom artwork by Emirati artist Wafa Ibrahim, transforming everyday rides into moving canvases that reflect the UAE’s heritage, identity, and creative spirit. The joint venture launched in November marking the first chapter of a wider programme designe
Dubai, UAE, 25 November 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is inviting community members to explore a diverse journey of art and learning through the Impact Track and clubs of its School of Life initiative. Part of Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy, the programme helps participants build new cultural and practical life skills. The December 2025 programme will offer 26 sessions and workshops across Dubai Public Libraries, providing the public with opportunities to engage with Emirati heritage and local traditions, while developing skills in areas such as music, languages, calligraphy, and more. By presenting learning in a
Dubai, UAE, 23 November 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has extended the deadline for the open call for participation in the International Symposium on Electronic/Emerging Art 2026 (ISEA2026). The move aims to provide an opportunity for creatives, practitioners, thought leaders, artists, researchers, content creators, and specialists in the fields of digital arts to take part in the international symposium that Dubai will host from 10 to 19 April 2026, under the theme ‘ELYAH: Constellating Place, Data and Identity.’ Dubai Culture will accept submissions until 15 December. Eligible entries include performance proposal