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When Arab opera meets Shaolin Kung Fu: A cross-cultural 'Antar & Abla' debuts in Abu Dhabi

When Arab opera meets Shaolin Kung Fu: A cross-cultural 'Antar & Abla' debuts in Abu Dhabi

Khaleej Times speaks with the lead performers and creators behind an ambitious open-air opera blending Arab heritage with global artistic collaboration

Art, influence, and the new global stage: Adela Osmani meets Maye Musk in New York

Art, influence, and the new global stage: Adela Osmani meets Maye Musk in New York

Artist Adela Osmani presented a signature painting to global icon Maye Musk in New York, sparking conversations about art, female influence, and cross-generational success

The business of beauty: How art investing is flourishing in UAE

The business of beauty: How art investing is flourishing in UAE

From custodianship to capital appreciation, art is gaining ground as a passion and an investment in the country's sophisticated market

Qatar Museums unveil big-scale exhibitions, performances and cultural activities

Qatar Museums unveil big-scale exhibitions, performances and cultural activities

A peek into one of Qatar’s most iconic buildings and, undoubtedly, Doha’s very own crown jewel

Look: Syrian-French artist debuts his first solo exhibition in UAE

Look: Syrian-French artist debuts his first solo exhibition in UAE

The immersive installation, featuring miniature dioramas and intricate drawings, delves into the realities of migration, identity, and the blurring of fact and fiction

Look: How this army doctor reinvented herself as a contemporary artist

Look: How this army doctor reinvented herself as a contemporary artist

In November, Dr Meenakshi Singhal, a former medical officer with the Indian army, exhibited in Dubai at Khwab-e-Mussawiri, where her paintings drew admiration from a diverse international crowd

'United in the Emirates': How people of determination stole the show in Dubai

'United in the Emirates': How people of determination stole the show in Dubai

A talent event showcased the determination and incredible talent of nearly 60 differently-abled people through yoga, dance, and music

Dubai set to celebrate Kerala’s classical arts in style at Utsavam 2025

Dubai set to celebrate Kerala’s classical arts in style at Utsavam 2025

Female stars take centre stage as the 17th edition of the UAE’s iconic cultural festival returns this November

The story behind the mural that links Al Quoz's creative, industrial identities

The story behind the mural that links Al Quoz's creative, industrial identities

Rabab Tantawy's 'The Vibrant Voices of Al Quoz', commissioned by Dubai Culture, tells the story of the locality where warehouses and paint-splattered studios co-exist

Look: UAE-based Indian artist recreates Emirati heritage, past with paper installations

Look: UAE-based Indian artist recreates Emirati heritage, past with paper installations

A former graphic designer, Masarratfatima Sulaimani's work has been showcased at local and international art venues; memory, migration and journey are her core themes