The General Assembly of the Emirates Writers Union (EWU) elected its new board of directors on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Sultan Al Ameemi was chosen to lead the Union as…

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced that the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) will be extended to a 10-day event, beginning with its 34th edition, scheduled…

Legendary French actor Alain Delon passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday, August 18, 2024, according to a statement by his family, as reported by French media. Delon…

Prominent Lebanese thinker and economist Georges Corm passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Corm, a leading intellectual, economist, and expert in Middle Eastern affairs, was widely respected for his…

The Board of Directors of the Cultural and Scientific Association in Dubai announced that the second edition of its Award for Arabic Poetry has been named after the late poet…

The Board of Directors of the Cultural and Scientific Association in Dubai has endorsed the selection of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library as the Cultural Personality of the Year for…

Veteran Emirati artist Dhaen Juma Al Tamimi, a pioneer in the UAE's art scene and a significant contributor to the renaissance of Emirati and GCC drama, passed away on Thursday, July…

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that registration is now open for the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards 2024. This prestigious initiative aims to honour authors, publishers, and…

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced the new members of the Higher Committee of Sard Al Thahab Award 2024, which includes an elite group of writers, authors,…

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), has launched the "Read You're in Sharjah" campaign, organized and implemented by Menassah Distribution…