Described as "wonderfully meditative and elegant", the art of calligraphy is gaining popularity in Durban. Collaborations with painters has seen this lettering tradition thriving for centuries.

Our Cairo correspondent explores the textured history of calligraphy as a victim of ‘creative destruction’ and why its ...

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, affirmed that the Arab Media Summit embodies Dubai's ambitious vision to ...

Calligraphy and Visual Arts ... and the shared experiences of the Arab world. Comedians like Bassem Youssef and Ahmed Helmy use humor as a lens to explore contemporary issues, fostering a sense of ...

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library hosted the second edition of the UAE-China Forum in partnership with the Emirates Society for ...

which was founded by Sheikha Khawla bint Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, who is the wife of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser, in Abu Dhabi to promote Arabic calligraphy, ...

Doha, Qatar: As the month of May reaches its midpoint and the summer heat begins to settle in, Qatar offers a wide range of air-conditioned outdoor spots and indoor activities to keep residents and ...

Known for his modern take on Arabic calligraphy and collaborations with icons like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Riz Ahmed, Abedi brings a unique artistic flair to the video. His striking ...

Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed ... Khalid Al Jallaf, Chairman of the Emirates Society for Arabic Calligraphy, said the forum aligns with the UAE’s cultural strategy of building ...

From literature and calligraphy to music and cuisine, Arabic cultural heritage is deeply embedded in the daily lives of millions across African nations and remains a powerful driver of identity ...

Emirati publishers will join roundtables with Moroccan counterparts, while heritage performances, children’s workshops, and Arabic calligraphy ... and museologist Ahmed Ghazali, pioneering ...

Running until September 21, the exhibition would highlight the diversity of Arabic calligraphy through rare pieces from the museum's collections. The collections, from the earliest Quranic manuscripts ...