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Contemporary art in Saudi Arabia continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and spirituality, and the latest exhibition by Sultan bin Fahad offers a thoughtful reflection on the relationship between memory, belief, and physical space.
There is something about being in the air that makes the soul speak louder. When a woman boards a plane alone, leaving behind her home, family, and responsibilities for a few hours, she enters a rare space of silence and reflection. Suspended between two destinations, she is no longer defined by where she comes from or where she is going. In that moment, she is simply herself.
In a city known for its bold skyline and cultural diversity, Shadab Khan stands out as a powerful voice in contemporary art. The Dubai-based, multi-award-winning artist has built a distinctive practice through fluid art, a technique defined by movement, colour, and emotional depth.
In the vibrant cultural landscape of Sharjah, the Xposure International Photography Festival 2026 emerges as a beacon of visual storytelling, showcasing over 3,200 compelling images from across the globe. Hosted at Aljada, this annual festival celebrates the art of photography as a powerful medium to capture the world’s diversity, challenges, and beauty.
At the heart of Cairo, inside the monumental Grand Egyptian Museum, Art Cairo 2026 unfolds as more than just an art fair. It feels like a statement. A declaration that Arab contemporary art is no longer peripheral, but confidently positioned within the global cultural conversation.
Dubai’s contemporary art scene welcomes a powerful new voice this season with This Bloom I Borrow, the latest solo exhibition by Ethiopian artist Aïda Muluneh, on view at Efie Gallery in Alserkal Avenue.
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Dubai now has the deepest swimming pool on the planet complete with a "sunken city" for divers to explore.
In collaboration with rapper Tommy Cash, Adidas has unveiled the longest running sneaker they have ever imagined, taking direct inspiration from Superstar, one of its favorite models.
The Middle East has a penchant for obtaining Guinness World Record Titles and one of many this year, the latest one seems to be rather impressive!
While bringing the outdoors into her home, Erin Sullivan has used pancakes as canyons and broccoli as a forest, proving creativity can really thrive when put to the test…
The oasis includes more than 2.5 million palm trees feeding on a huge aquifer through 280 artesian springs
Now a museum is opening that’s fully entrenched in the digital space, the first of its kind to put the virtual experience front and center.
Architecture studio ADDP has designed a pair of 56-storey skyscrapers in Singapore that will be built using Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction, making them the tallest prefabricated buildings in the world.
Fenwick-Iribarren Architects and Pattern Design have unveiled the Education City Stadium near Doha, which is the third and largest of the venues for the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be completed so far.
While many countries in the world have halted construction work and put projects on hold due to the pandemic, Saudi Arabia continues to move forward with its giga-projects, including the homeland of its forefathers, Diriyah.
Walt Disney World's shopping, dining, and entertainment complex will reopen May 20 after closing in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The London Eye, England and buildings along the Qiantang River, China turn blue in support of medical workers.
Christians in the Philippines celebrate Palm Sunday on their laptop.
A packed drive-in movie theater in Essen, Germany, on Monday, March 30, 2020. Only two people are allowed per car, tickets are sold online only.
“MOST CONSEQUENTIAL GIANT SEQUOIA CONSERVATION PROJECT OF OUR LIFETIME.”
Modern Arab art is having a moment.
Is it the breath-taking nature, the colourful spices, the endless details, or the amazing hospitality?