The Sharjah Book Authority has opened submissions for the eighth cycle of the Sharjah Translation Award "Tarjuman" until September 15, aiming to honor the best foreign translation of an Arabic work and support foreign publishers in bringing Arabic literature to world languages.

Julia Roberts participates for the first time in the 82nd Venice Film Festival with 'After the Hunt', a film addressing sexual assault at a prestigious American university, co-starring Andrew Garfield and Chloë Sevigny.

A wife filed for imprisonment and divorce for harm against her husband at the Family Court in October, accusing him of failing to pay her alimony and medical expenses after learning of her pregnancy, abandoning her and leaving her in a difficult health condition.

Daily writing commitment develops language skills and enhances literary imagination through continuous engagement with the idea of a poem, story, or novel.

Dubai Racing Club has launched three new membership packages for the 2025-2026 Dubai Racing Carnival, offering exclusive access to all 16 carnival evenings at Meydan Racecourse with luxury lounge access, free entry to the Jockeys' Lounge, and exclusive events including the season opening and Dubai World Cup gate draw.

Two poetry translations in French and English of Sultan Al Owais's selected poems titled "Ashes of Love" were published to mark the centenary of his birth, celebrated by UNESCO in 2025.

On Monday evening, Dr. Ashraf Zaki and Mohamed Serry attended the play "The Last Supper" on the Nahaar Theatre stage with artists including Sherif El Desouky and Rabab Momtaz.

"Kai Poop Demon Hunters" led the North American box office in its first weekend, earning $18 million. "Weapons" fell to second place with $15.6 million, followed by "Freaky Friday," "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," and the animated film "The Bad Guys 2."

Philadelphia's Mutter Museum announced a new policy for displaying human remains focusing on patients' lives and medical practice context, following a two-year project with focus groups and an interactive exhibit.

The Faculty of Fine Arts at Damascus University banned the use of nude models in graduation works, sparking wide debate about academic freedom and art education quality in Syria, with artists expressing varied views on moral constraints and creativity.