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Second edition of Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival launches Monday with diverse cultural programme

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival will commence tomorrow, Monday. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival will run until 11th February at ADNEC Centre

Sharjah Book Authority concludes participation in New Delhi World Book Fair

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) concluded its participation in the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, that took place from 10th to 18th January at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The participation comes as part of the Authority’s vision to strengthen Sharjah’s presence on the global cultural scene

Chinese scientists develop innovative molecule for precision cancer treatment

Chinese researchers have developed an innovative intratumoral vaccine molecule that prevents cancer cells from suppressing immune function while redirecting the body’s pre-existing immune memory to attack tumours, offering a novel approach to cancer treatment. Scientists from Shenzhen Bay Laboratory and Peking University reported the

Creative Encounters on the Silk Road

At six o’clock on Friday evening, January 9, 2026, a new virtual session will convene as part of the Creative Encounters on the Silk Road series, opening the new year with an open dialogue on children’s and young adult literature—one of the literary fields most deeply connected to shaping awareness and nurturing imagination.

Harvest of 2025: Cultural Pathways

The year 2025 was rich in movement, travel, and multi-directional cultural work—a year in which geography intersected with creativity, and personal experience converged with public cultural action, grounded in a firm belief in the role of the word, art, and knowledge in building bridges among peoples. Major Journeys of the Year: