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01 Aug 2025
The framework of the Arab Poetry Forums in Africa initiative, the Republics of South Sudan and Nigeria witnessed the launch of the fourth edition of the Arabic Poetry Forum. Organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs at the Department of...
Upcoming
01 Jun 2025
One of the most prominent cultural and literary events that celebrates Arabic poetry and brings together poets and intellectuals from: The Republic of Chad The Republic of Senegal The Republic of Guinea
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Launched as part of the Ministry of Culture’s strategy to spread and diversify theatrical activity in the Emirate, and to build bridges of communication and knowledge exchange between local and Arab theatre, the festival focuses on a form of theatrical...
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One of the most important artistic activities that develop students’ basic needs, such as the need for discovery, acquisition of knowledge, and self-actualization, as the festival celebrates young playwrights in Sharjah’s primary and secondary schools with all the training workshops,...
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The first edition of the festival was launched in January 2014 in the city of Khorfakkan. The festival seeks to discover and test the possible and potential links between theatre and the various forms of performing arts and folk narratives...
Upcoming
The Sharjah Arab Poetry Festival was established in 1997 and is held at the beginning of each year with local and Arab organizations by the Sharjah Department of Culture. The festival hosts poets from the Emirates and various Arab countries,...
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22 Jan 2025
The Sharjah Cultural Honors Forum aims to honor Arab figures who have contributed to serving contemporary Arab culture, out of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah’s belief in the importance of supporting Arab intellectuals.
Expired
Sharjah Department of Culture is organizing a festival to strengthen theatre in Arab countries, focusing on desert culture. The festival aims to connect people and society, explore performative expression, and stimulate dialogue. It combines technical, social, and folklore features to...
Expired
02 Oct 2024
The Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial, a cultural event, will honor three pioneers in Arabic calligraphy: Emirati calligrapher Khalid Ali Al Jalaf, Iraqi researcher Idham Khalid Hanish, and Spanish historian José Miguel Poyatos. The biennial will feature solo exhibitions at the Calligraphy...
Expired
27 Sep 2024
The 11th Kalba Short Plays Festival, under Sharjah’s patronage, celebrates artist Youssef Al Kaabi’s rich theatrical career and contributions to the Eastern Region’s artistic scene, recognizing his contributions to the Arab world. Location: The cultural center of Kalba.
