French Govt Prepares New Law to Return Colonial-era Art
France’s government on Wednesday discussed a bill designed to speed up the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin,…
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Zayed National Museum to open in Abu Dhabi after 15-year wait
1. Leading the week: Zayed National Museum opens December 2025 A view of the Zayed National Museum under construction. (Courtesy of Zayed National Museum) The…
Diriyah Company Awards Major Contract for Landmark Arena Project
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company has awarded a contract worth SAR5.75 billion to the branch of China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. for the construction works of…
Palestinian American musician Lana Lubany’s lyrical love letters to her home, heritage and identity
“I write a lot from my own experiences. I think everything I write comes from my own emotions,” begins Palestinian American artist Lana Lubany. “I’m a…
Dutch Art Sleuth Recovers Stolen Trove of UNESCO-listed Documents
A Dutch art sleuth has recovered a priceless trove of stolen documents from the 15th to the 19th century, including several UNESCO-listed archives from the…
UAE museums where kids can explore, learn and play all summer
The mercury is soaring, schools are out, and the familiar rhythm of summer chaos has settled into homes across the UAE. But amidst the clamour,…
Amina Muaddi joins starry front row at Jacquemus show
Jordanian Romanian footwear designer Amina Muaddi joined the celebrity guest list at Sunday’s Jacquemus show during Paris Fashion Week for menswear. The show took place…