NEW YORK / WAM Ongoing military escalation in the Middle East puts tens of millions of people at risk of falling into poverty across 162 countries, according to new projections released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). While the impacts are concentrated in countries directly affected by the conflict and those dependent on imported energy, the findings point …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi has launched the Museum Pass, a flexible and cost-effective ticket that lets visitors explore three of its museums — Louvre Abu Dhabi, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum — under one convenient pass. Prices start at AED 120 for a two-museum pass, with a three-museum pass option …

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 …