Palestinian poet and author Mahmoud Darwish once said, ‘I wouldn’t have walked to the seven hills if it weren’t for the mirage’. Spotlighting one of nature’s biggest mysteries, Desert X AlUla will return in its […]
Category: CONNECTING PEOPLE AND CULTURES
Inaugural Diriyah Biennale Art Exhibition Opens In Riyadh
The first Diriyah Biennale art exhibition has kicked off in the JAX district of Diriyah, just outside of Riyadh. The Biennale invites local and international artists to exhibit their works from Saturday until March 11 […]
Louvre Abu Dhabi License Extended Until 2047
The Louvre Abu Dhabi’s license has been extended by 10 years to 2047, the French presidency said Friday during a visit by Emmanuel Macron to the United Arab Emirates. The French president and Abu Dhabi […]
Banksy Street Murals Recreated In Milan’s Main Train Station
Travelers at Milan’s main train station will this week be able to take a break among reproductions of murals by elusive street artist Banksy. ‘The World of Banksy – The Immersive Experience’ opens Friday in […]
Egypt Revives Ancient Road Connecting Luxor And Karnak
A restored road connecting two ancient Egyptian temple complexes in Karnak and Luxor was unveiled on Thursday in a lavish ceremony aimed at raising the profile of one of Egypt’s top tourist spots. LUXUR, Egypt […]
Dubai Wins Bid To Host Intl Council Of Museums Conference In 2025
PARIS, France – In a recognition of UAE’s leading position in the fields of creativity and innovation, the country has won the bid to host the 27th International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025 in […]
Abu Dhabi Art To Sell An NFT Of The UAE’s Gift To Pope Francis For Charity
The Pontifex carpet, which was gifted to Pope Francis, is being immortalized as an NFT (Non – Fungible Token) by Abu Dhabi Art, with a selling prince of U.S. $150,000. When Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed […]
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Season Will Include Ancient Civilization Experiences
During this year’s AlUla Season in Saudi Arabia, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is set to present programs and events that depict the past to ‘build a crossing bridge for the new generations and […]
Grace Wants Dialogue With UK For Return Of Parthenon Sculptures
PARIS, France – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday that the Parthenon sculptures in the British Museum should be returned to Athens and called for talks with Britain to achieve that aim. British […]
Saudi Arabia Gearing Up For Hosting World’s Largest Camel Festival
Saudi Arabia will host the world’s largest camel festival on December 1 and will run for 40 days. The Kingdom will bring together camel owners from the Gulf countries, the US, Russia and France. PARIS, […]
Archaeologists In Saudi Arabia Excavate Forgotten Kingdoms
Amid the arid desert and mountains of AlUla in northwest Saudi Arabia, archaeologists are working to evacuate the remints of the ancient and long – forgotten kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan. AlUla, a flagship tourist […]
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla And Saudia Airline Will Launch World’s First Flying Museum
Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla and Saudia airline will launch on Thursday the ‘Sky Museum’ flight from Riyadh to AlUla, the world’s first flying museum, which will shed light on the archaeological sites of […]
Louvre Abu Dhabi Showcases Historic Cultural Links Between China, Islamic World
Over the past decade the world has watched as China has expanded its economic presence in the Gulf region, becoming the biggest trading partner and external investor for many Middle Easter countries. PARIS, France – […]
Dubai Expo 2020: Ancient Pharaonic Coffin Arrives At Egypt Pavilion
The ancient coffin of Priest Psamtik, buried thousands of years ago and unearthed by archeologists in an Egyptian necropolis, has arrived in the United Arab Emirates to be displayed at the Egypt Pavilion at Expo […]
Meet The Nine – Year – Old Saudi Falconer Who Competed In The Kingdom’s Biggest Racing Event
Strong – hearted and focused may not be the words to describe five – year – olds, but that couldn’t be said for Shehanah Daifallah Al – Enezi when she began falconry. Now nine, the […]
France To Receive Nine New Picasso Art Works
France will receive nine new artworks by the late Pablo Picasso after his daughter Maya agreed to donate them to the country, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Monday, confirmed earlier media reports. […]
Saudi Arabia Desert Camel Carvings Dated To Around 7,000 Years Ago
Life – sized carvings of camels and horses hewn into rock faces in Saudi Arabia could be around 7,000 years old, according to new research that suggests they are significantly older than previously thought. Paris/France […]
The Newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites, In Photos
A look at the newly added cultural and natural heritage sites – from Italy to India. Every year, UNESCO meets to determine the next round of places that will be added to the organization’s coveted […]
Expo 2020 Dubai: The Architectural Wonders Of Middle East Pavilions
World Expos are synonymous with the most innovative and creative architectural designs, with some of the best talent behind the eye catching and purpose – built sculptures unveiled at the global fairs. With Dubai being […]
Rare Falcon Sold For Over $71,000 During Auction In Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh
A rare falcon was sold at a record $71,994 (270,000 Saudi riyals) during the second nigh of the of the direct auction held at the Saudi Falcons Club (SFC) in Malham, North of Riyadh. The International Falcon […]
Saudi Arabia Reveals Guinnes World Record – Breaking Expo Pavilion
With less than two months to go, Saudi Arabia is preparing to welcome the world to its state – of – the – art pavilion at the landmark Expo 2020 Dubai – the first in […]
Saudi Minister: Culture Will Be Driving Force For Sustainable World
Culture will be the driving force for a more sustainable world and a more prosperous future for all nations, Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan said at a meeting of G20 culture […]
Here Are 6 Sites In Saudi Arabia On UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Saudi Arabia’s Hima Cultural Area, a mountainous area that is home to a large collection of rock art images dating back thousands of years, had been added by UNESCO on its World Heritage List on […]
Step Into The Award – Winning Tuwaiq Palace In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
An iconic landmark in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Tuwaiq Palace is known as a venue were many government functions, state receptions, and cultural festival are often hosted. The palace also plays a vital role in […]
Expo2020: Canada Pavilion
With the concept of finding our common ground through storytelling at the core of Canada’s participation in the Expo 2020 Dubai, it should comes as no surprise that an amphitheater is at the heart of […]
Expo2020: Saudi Arabia
Designed by Boris Micka Associates, Saudi Arabia’s pavilion is amongest the largest featured at the EXPO 2020 Dubai, second only to that of the UAE. Imagined as a ‘Windos to the Future’, the pavilion, with […]
EXPO 2020: Singapore Pavilion
A story of overcoming limitations by keepin natore on one’s side, Singapore’s WOHA designed pavilion for the EXPO 2020 DUBAI is an urban jungle, aptly located in the exhibition’s Sustainability District. Paying homage of the […]
New Zealand At Expo Reveals Hot Its Pavilion Theme Will Be Brought To Life
With just four months to go until the start of Expo 2020 Dubai, New Zealand is unveiling more detail, and a new video trailer, about how the nation’s theme of Care for People and Place […]
Cartier Stands Up For Women At Expo 2020 In Dubai
Cartier has always empowered women as corporate citizens in inspiring women for the future of the world. They have worked with women in backgrounds from work education ot social entrepreneurship around the world. Cartier runs […]
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