ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced the opening of the submissions for the fourth edition of the Kanz Al Jeel Award, with nominations open until May 31 2025. Since its inception in 2021, the Kanz Al Jeel Award has established itself as a significant cultural touchstone contributing to the preservation and revival of Arab cultural ...

SHARJAH/WAM Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, founder of Kalimat Group, has led a reading session for her new book, ‘The House of Wisdom’, aimed at young readers aged nine and above, and received the prestigious BolognaRagazzi Award in the fiction category as part of the Bologna Children Book Fair (BCBF) in Italy. The BolognaRagazzi Award recognises books distinguished by ...

SHARJAH/WAM At the International Photography Festival (Xposure) 2025, storytelling took centre stage in two panel discussions exploring the role of technology in modern narratives. Industry leaders debated how artificial intelligence (AI), virtual production, and interactivity are reshaping the way we create and experience stories, while highlighting the enduring power of human creativity. Technology has dismantled traditional barriers, making high-quality storytelling ...