In a powerful move toward cultural justice, the restitution follows a major probe into art smuggling allegedly linked to British dealer Robin Symes, and marks a growing global push to hold museums accountable for their colonial-era collections.
Blending heritage with innovation, Oman’s debut pavilion in Venice subtly reinforces the Sablah as a model for dialogue—at a time when open communication and shared spaces are urgently needed.
We've put together ten of this decade's most exciting contemporary miniature artists whose intricate mixed media works are wowing audiences across south-east Asia and the middle east.
The Aga Khan Museum announces a monumental year of programs and digital experiences carefully curated to reference the Museum’s architecture, its founding vision of light, and a history that spans a decade in Toronto Canada.
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation will open a series of new exhibitions exploring Emirati abstract art, the Orientalist movement, challenging socials norms and monumental sculptures from famed artist Anthony James and ‘The Five’ from October 2024.
South Korea is investing billions into LLM ventures to drive innovation, population growth and strategic partnerships to place it among the top three countries leading in AI-assisted technology ventures.
As Vietnam charts a clear path towards fulfilling its 2030 vision, Government-led initiatives are turbocharging innovation, funding, and global partnerships to build a thriving AI startup ecosystem.
At the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Kuwait's Crown Prince, H.H. Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, reaffirmed his nation’s support for Iraq’s landmark road infrastructure project, promising 100,000 jobs for the duration of the project.
ANU Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies PhD Candidate Khalid Al Bostanji reviews the work of Miaad A. Hassan on how majorities and minorities in the Middle East shape political identities. He argues that these identities have not been sectarian but rather responsive to highly nuanced political and external challenges.
Cairo Illinois is a small town where economic and environmental challenges have left lasting scars. However, a local basketball team, the Cairo Pilots, uplifts hearts and changes how a local community perceives itself for the better.