Louvre Abu Dhabi appoints new director as museum enters next phase of growth Dr Souraya Noujaim will oversee the museum's collection, exhibitions, research and visitor experience as it completes 10 years 3 min read
How Riyadh is turning public spaces into a canvas for global art Bader AlShenaifi, senior director at Riyadh Art and lead of the programme, tells us how public art spaces are transforming the Kingdom's capital 4 min read
Why Bulgaria’s Burgas is becoming a must-visit destination for art lovers A seasonal art programme unfolded this summer in the unspoiled Black Sea Coast region, blending monumental sculptures and installations within its natural landscape 4 min read
'Puraane Chawal' in Dubai: Kumud Mishra, Shubhrajyoti Barat prove why theatre still matters The Sumeet Vyas-directed tragicomedy brought a packed room at The Junction together over laughter... and the uncomfortable reality of growing old 4 min read
'Rockstar' actor Kumud Mishra brings Hindi play 'Puraane Chawal' to Dubai The actor will share the stage with 'Mirzapur' star Shubhrajyoti Barat, while D for Drama will also bring the one-man show 'Patna Ka Superhero' to the city 3 min read
20 years later: Indian cricket photographer recalls 9/11 horror Indian cricket photographer Kamal Sharma was in New York on 9/11 to cover the US Open. His haunting images captured a deserted Manhattan and the horror of history unfolding 5 min read
Dubai Opera at 10: How the landmark venue became an 'I made it' moment for artists As the Downtown landmark marks a decade, its new head Lara Ewing reflects on its growing regional voice, efforts to make the arts more accessible and the future of live performance 7 min read
Dubai Opera turns 10: Trevor Noah, Bolshoi Theatre and UAE-first premiere lead new season The Downtown Dubai cultural landmark marks a decade with an ambitious 2026–27 programme spanning opera, ballet, Arabic music, comedy and global performances 5 min read
From Ramallah to Dubai: How Palestinian art is finding new collectors Palestinian artists are reaching collectors from Dubai to the US and Europe, as galleries such as Zawyeh take their work to a growing international audience 9 min read