Venice Biennale 2026: Qatar and Arab nations steal the spotlight Qatar has made a historic debut at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, opening the first new national pavilion in the prestigious Giardini in over three decades 5 min read
Imtiaz Ali: 'Stories of love are even more necessary when there is strife in the world' The filmmaker talks at length about his upcoming film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari, and why compassion remains humanity's greatest antidote in an increasingly divided world 7 min read
'Timeless human voice': UAE, Polish artists recreate each other's folk stories in Warsaw The exhibit let a dozen artists 'explore how stories continue to reveal the common threads that unite people through their experiences, dreams and aspirations' 2 min read
Dubai: New theatre initiative takes actors from workshop to live stage in a month Designed to bridge the gap between training and performance, the format takes aspiring actors from the rehearsal room to a full-length ticketed stage production 5 min read
Arab Cinema Week returns to Dubai’s Cinema Akil with films from 10 countries The fifth edition of the regional film showcase will run from June 5–11 at Alserkal Avenue 2 min read
Art Dubai at 20: How the fair grew alongside Dubai’s cultural rise The much-awaited annual art fair marks its 20th edition with free entry, spotlighting global and homegrown galleries 4 min read
SHEROES 2026 spotlights women-led leadership and cultural dialogue in Dubai The fourth edition of the initiative, held at Khaleej Times headquarters, brought together artists, entrepreneurs and educators from over 15 countries 2 min read
Dubai: 5 art experiences to catch during Alserkal Art Month’s final week If you’ve been meaning to go but haven’t yet made it to Alserkal Avenue, this is the chance to step in 3 min read
Dubai artist creates 'wearable art' collection inspired by UAE’s spirit of unity The collection, created by Palestinian artist Dina Sami, features custom-designed patches across tote bags, T-shirts and accessories 4 min read