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The UAE's viral moments of 2024, from Fix chocolate to Love is Blind Habibi
From a chocolate invention to an Arab version of a popular reality TV franchise, here’s what people were talking about in the UAE and beyond
Arabic word of the yearHow the word for imagination can help us be better
The word has several abstract and concrete meanings
That’s a wrap: end of year special
The hosts share their favourite cultural experiences of 2024
Adel El Siwi’s new work explores colour, identity and narrative
The Egyptian artist’s new approach to colour was influenced by a trip to Africa
Why Charles Al Sidaoui wants to share his art collection with the world
The Arts Club is showcasing more than 150 works in its latest Stairway Exhibits in Dubai
Arabic word of the weekThere is more than a grain of truth to 'rouz'
While it is also a metaphor for authenticity, it can relate to value, greed and humility in poetry
How will Syria’s cultural landscape transform?
Culture Bites hosts reflect on what the fall of the Assad regime means for exiled Syrian artists
Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide
Highlights include a show by Vietnamese artist Tran Luong and a group exhibition analysing moral codes
Al Burda Award announces 2024 winners
Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, honours 33 winners at Louvre Abu Dhabi ceremony
Five most expensive Arab artworks sold in 2024
Paintings by Mahmoud Said, Aref El Rayess and Marwan fetched record prices at auctions
The best novels of 2024, from A Song to Drown to The Coin
Romantic comedy, historical epic, murder mystery and more ... these books were the most riveting of the year
Arabic word of the weekThe multi-level meanings of 'Binaya'
A feminine noun, it can also mean a construction worker
Mosques of the UAE: Modern take on Islamic design in DIFC
Clean lines meet traditional patterns in this structure, which stands out among the sleek urban landscape of Dubai's financial hub
Guns N’ Roses set to perform at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena
Global rock superstars are coming to the UAE for one night only
Arabic word of the weekHow 'Asfour' spread its wings in the Middle East and beyond
It is also used in colourful proverbs in English and Arabic
