Sharjah Chamber to launch 36th Sharjah Ramadan Festival with heritage, community- focused activities supporting UAE's ‘Y...

Sharjah Chamber to launch 36th Sharjah Ramadan Festival with heritage, community- focused activities supporting UAE’s ‘Year of Family’

Sharjah, 11 February 2026 The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is gearing up to launch the 36th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2026 from 15 February to 25 March. The festival will run across all cities and regions of the Emirate of Sharjah, including the Central and Eastern regions. It will feature participation from major shopping centres, retail outlets, and international and local brands. Coinciding with the UAE’s ‘Year of Family’, this year’s edition reflects SCCI’s commitment to enhancing community engagement and creating a distinctive Ramadan experience that strengthens family bonds and promote social cohesi

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Dubai Culture Empowers Emirati & UAE-based Writers to Shine on the World Stage - dubai culture

Dubai Culture Empowers Emirati & UAE-based Writers to Shine on the World Stage

28 homegrown voices participate in 17 literary platforms abroad Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 January 2026: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with the Emirates Literature Foundation, has enabled 28 Emirati & UAE-based participations in 17 literary events worldwide through its Exporting Local Literary Talent programme. Launched in June 2024, the initiative is opening doors for local talent on the international scene while reinforcing Dubai’s position as a hub for the creative economy. Operating under the umbrella of the Dubai Cultural Grant, the programme highlights the ability of Emirati and UAE based crea

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Samsung invites Dubai to discover where art meets technology at Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026 - samsung invites

Samsung invites Dubai to discover where art meets technology at Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026

Samsung is the official technology partner of the Art & Tech House, a dedicated exhibition space designed to showcase how technology can expand artistic expression and everyday living Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 January 2026: Samsung Gulf Electronics is inviting Dubai residents and visitors to experience the intersection of technology, creativity and innovation through its new partnership with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority at the Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture. Taking place from 23 January to 1 February

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14th Sikka Art and Design Festival 14 Brings Dubai Together to Imagine Future Identities - sikka design

14th Sikka Art and Design Festival 14 Brings Dubai Together to Imagine Future Identities

450 artists from the UAE, the region, and the world present 250 artworks Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 January 2026: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has opened the 14th Sikka Art & Design Festival, turning Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood into a showcase of art and design. Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, the festival champions Emirati, UAE-based, and GCC-based creatives, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. Running until 1 February, Sikka 14 brings

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DSF 31 in 31 Images: A Visual Chronicle of Dubai Shopping Festival's Most Defining Edition - images visual

DSF 31 in 31 Images: A Visual Chronicle of Dubai Shopping Festival’s Most Defining Edition

Dubai, UAE — 22 January 2026 – Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) concluded its 31st edition as one of the most visually ambitious, creatively layered and city-wide seasons in the festival’s history. Over 38 days, DSF 2025/26 unfolded across Dubai as a living canvas — transforming skies, streets, waterfronts, cultural districts and natural landscapes into spaces for shared experience, visual storytelling and public celebration. To mark the close of the festival, we are sharing 31 images of DSF 2025/26. The collection serves as a visual record of how the festival evolved this season — not only in scale, but in intent — r

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Dubai Culture Launches Dubai Art Season 2026 - dubai culture

Dubai Culture Launches Dubai Art Season 2026

Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture Showcasing exceptional experiences that reflect Dubai’s creative leadership Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 January 2026: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of Dubai Art Season 2026. Running from 21 January to 26 April 2026, the season brings together a diverse programme of artistic and entertainment events and festivals taking place across the emirate. The launch comes as part of Dubai Culture’s ongoing commitment to nurturing the arts ecosystem, strengthening its contribu

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Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) Concludes Successful Gold Promotion as Dubai Shopping Festival ‘25 Comes to a Close

17 Gold Winners Announced Across DSF as the 2025 Campaign Wraps on a High Note Dubai (January 2026): Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) has successfully concluded its Dubai Shopping Festival 2025-26 campaign, marking the end of a highly engaging retail campaign that ran from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, reinforcing Dubai’s reputation as the iconic City of Gold. Launched as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, the promotion invited shoppers across Dubai, as well as visitors to the city, to participate by purchasing jewellery worth Dh 1,500 or more at selected outlets for a chance to win from a total pool of 5 kilos of gold. Over the cour

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Dubai Shopping Festival Reimagines the City as a Living Canvas Through Art, Light and Design - dubai shopping

Dubai Shopping Festival Reimagines the City as a Living Canvas Through Art, Light and Design

Dubai, UAE – 9 January 2026: As Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) enters its final days, the 31st edition stands out for how it reimagined the city itself as a living canvas — using art, light, technology and design to transform public spaces across Dubai. Over 38 days, DSF 2025/26 unfolded as a multi-sensory creative journey, reshaping skylines, landscapes and urban environments through visual storytelling at scale. From aerial performances animating the night sky to immersive light installations embedded in mountain terrain and architecturally driven festival environments that evolved from day to night, DSF’s visual programme became on

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Big Smiles, Bright Nights: Final Week of Family Fun at DSF as Schools Return - smiles bright

Big Smiles, Bright Nights: Final Week of Family Fun at DSF as Schools Return

Dubai, UAE – 7 January 2026: This winter, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) had cemented its reputation as a truly family-friendly festival, rolling out a citywide programme of experiences designed to entertain, engage and inspire all ages. From toddlers and teens to parents and grandparents, DSF’s 31st edition has offered families dozens of ways to spend time together — blending live shows, interactive entertainment, outdoor adventure, and large-scale spectacles across Dubai. As DSF enters its final week, families are encouraged to make the most of the festival’s citywide programme of family-friendly experiences. With schools now

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Five Unmissable Emirates LitFest 2026 Dubai Sessions - five unmissable

Five Unmissable Emirates LitFest 2026 Dubai Sessions

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 5, 2026: It’s that time of year! Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is back, returning with a full week of unforgettable stories, thought-provoking conversations and engaging activities for all ages. Running from 21 January to 27 January 2026 at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City, this iconic event promises to be an inspiring week for book lovers, emerging writers, culture enthusiasts and young families alike. Here’s your guide to five unmissable sessions happening over the Emirates LitFest 2026: 1. Business Breakfast: Boardroom Lessons from a Hostage Negotiator (Special Event) Date: W

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