With a Sotheby's auction in Saudi Arabia, a Guggenheim going up in Abu Dhabi, and Art Basel landing in Qatar, the Gulf has ...

This past week, my mother and I wandered into the alleys of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. I did not want to dwell on the palpable loss, but instead to discover parts of myself. Enduring ...

This week we spotlight the launch of the new season of “Perform Sharjah,” presenting contemporary performances across the ...

Independent designer-artist Banafsheh Hemmati opens her first solo exhibition in the UAE from October 9 – 31 in Satellite Gallery, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Held in collaboration ...

(MENAFN- Sheila Tobias) Independent artist-designer Banafsheh Hemmati will open her first solo exhibition in the UAE on 9 October 2025. Held in collaboration with DIFC, the exhibition, titled Body ...

DAKAR, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Islamic State-affiliated militants have stepped up attacks in western Niger, killing more than 127 people in five separate strikes since March and highlighting authorities' ...

Islamic fintech has rapidly evolved from a niche innovation into a central pillar of the global Islamic finance industry. According to the ‘Global Islamic Fintech Report 2024-25’, the sector, with 490 ...

The visual arts allows us to understand people of earlier eras: visual literacy reveals many things about what these people did, knew, and believed. Examining the geometric patterns that characterize ...

Pomellato unveils the Pentagon high jewelry collection, a bold chapter that enriches the house’s legacy of innovation and creative distinction. Inspired by the world of geometry, the designs ...

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha is set to host diverse workshops this month, inviting residents and visitors of all ages to explore Islamic art, calligraphy, geometry, and creative expression.

The UAE has officially declared Friday, June 27, 2025, as a paid public holiday for the Islamic New Year — giving residents across the country a welcome long weekend. The Ministry of Human Resources ...