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:
Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, inaugurated Wonderland Entertainment City in Al Wathba, accompanied by Hamid Saeed Al Neyadi, Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Presidential Court and Vice Chairman of the Festival’s Higher Committee, along with several
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has unveiled the longlisted works for the Translation, Contribution to the Development of Nations, and Literary and Art Criticism categories for its 20th edition (2025-2026). The lists were announced as the judging committees began the evaluation of all
Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) continues to strengthen its exceptional regional presence, after its team achieved a major Asian accomplishment at the WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025 competition, with participants from more than 29 countries, bringing together over 300 competitors and experts
The Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage's (SIACH) Board of Trustees announced the start of the award's sixth cycle on Monday, at a press conference held at the International Cultural Heritage Organisations Centre Theatre.
The event was attended by Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for