ABU DHABI / WAM Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced an open call for proposals for the sixth edition of its flagship contemporary art initiative, Art Here 2026, and the Richard Mille Art Prize. The call for proposals is open until 31st May 2026, and artists can submit their proposals via Louvre Abu Dhabi’s website. The 2026 edition expands to India …

ABU DHABI / WAM The National Pavilion UAE announced that it will present its exhibition “Washwasha” from 9th May till 22nd November 2026, as part of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition is curated by Bana Kattan, Curator and Associate Head of Exhibitions at the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project, with Assistant Curator Tala Nassar. …

WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices fell to a near one-week low on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar. Spot gold was down 1.1 percent at US$4,694.30 per ounce, its lowest level since 7th April. US gold futures for June delivery fell 1.4 percent to US$4,717.80. Among other metals, spot silver fell 1.9 percent to US$74.45 per ounce, platinum lost …