the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF), the most prestigious literary prize in the Arab world, has revealed the longlist of 16 novels in contention for the 2025 prize. The longlist has been chosen from a total of 124 submissions by a panel of five judges chaired by Egyptian academic Mona Baker. Joining her on the panel
Connect Conference Centre, located in the heart of Expo City Dubai, wrapped up a remarkable year hosting diverse high-profile events that have cemented its status as one of the region’s premier event venues. From business summits and product launches to glamorous gala dinners, award ceremonies, podcasts, family days, photo shoots, and community gatherings, the centre’s
Professor Yacine Aït-Sahalia, Professor of Finance and Economics at Princeton University, winner of the Great Arab Minds Award in Economics for 2024, stated that this award is an excellent initiative that showcases success stories in the sciences and the arts and provides role models for young people in the region to emulate. He said that
Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and with the support and guidance of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority and Founder and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association, the inaugural edition of the Sharjah
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the activities of the first edition of the Al Ain Dates Festival began today in the city of Al Ain and will continue until January 8. On its first day, the festival
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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is emerging at the forefront of sustainable city adoption, led by visionary initiatives, most notably in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As the region’s urban populations rise—with 60 per cent projected to live in these urban areas by 2030 –countries in the MENA region are responding with transformative
