Maan Jalal

The inaugural event is running in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain until April 30

Hundreds of photographers from the region and around the world are taking part in the event in Sharjah

Exhibitions will be held in Jeddah, Cairo, Sharjah and Dubai over the next 12 months

The Syrian poet will be honoured at Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

The term can have various meanings depending on the context

How the singer they called ‘Egypt’s fourth pyramid’ captured the hearts and minds of Arabs across the region

Launched in association with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, the contest invites young authors to dream big

Plus, a solo exhibition by Lebanese-based fibre artist Adrian Pepe explores memory and healing

The hosts pay tribute to the legendary Egyptian singer on the anniversary of her death

The traditional market is back at the Grand Souq, where visitors can shop, eat and enjoy the entertainment

The show will include life-sized installations and never before seen works of art

Deeply rooted in the Abrahamic faiths and connected to Moses, it has several meanings in different languages

The hosts also spotlight Sotheby’s inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia and the opportunities it brings to the region’s art market

Highlights include a murder mystery dinner, a celebration of literary heroes and a culinary journey into Palestine

Actresses reveal message behind social media-inspired show, which dives into pitfalls of online fame