Nearly three quarters of the UAE’s private sector workforce is employed by family enterprises. Taking further steps to manage transition and inheritance will help such firms thrive. Read more »
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Marwan exhibition in Berlin highlights legacy of late Syrian artist
A new exhibition in Berlin brings Marwan’s work back to the city that was at once his home and the crucible of his ghurba. The exhibition is titled The Jewels of My Career. It is organised by the Barjeel Art Foundation and is running at art auction house Lempertz until June 30, 2023. Read more »
Dr Al Jaber’s role at Cop28 makes sense and fits with the UAE’s vision
The appointment of UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr Sultan Al Jaber as President-designate of Cop28 has generated worldwide headlines and not necessarily all of them are of the kind one would hope for. What Dr Al Jaber presents, as head of an oil company, is the opportunity to confront the serious matter of energy transition and climate head-on. Read more »
How Emirati ‘nabati’ poetry has kept pace with the changing times
Emirati “nabati” (vernacular) poetry was for many years initially spoken among a close-knit group and disseminated widely by word of mouth across the Arabian Peninsula by scholars and poets alike. However, with the arrival of newspapers in the early 20th century and advent of technology such as the radio and television in the mid-20th century, a wider audience gained access to this ancient art form that relies on a strong command of the Arabic language as well as quick-witted creativity and passion. Read more »
Sheikh Mohamed’s Qatar visit shows the potential for regional convergence and integration
Stronger ties between the two nations will help the Gulf withstand growing pressures in an uncertain world. Read more »
Why art history is being rewritten and what it means for Arab artists and the region
Experts discussed the shadow of the western canon and how to bolster important regional names at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Read more »