Autumn is emerging as a popular season for travel across the Mena region, with travellers increasingly favouring culture-led city breaks, shorter getaways and nature-focused escapes, according to travel marketplace Wingie.
Qatar is set for a busy September as Qatar Calendar presents a diverse programme of international exhibitions, cultural events, live entertainment and sporting competitions across Doha and beyond.
Pantheon, a leader in real estate development, today announced its evolution into Pantheon - Art • Culture • Real Estate (Pantheon ACR), a broader platform created to connect people through the places they live, the experiences they share and the culture they co-create.
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has launched the Artisans Majlis, an initiative dedicated to preserving traditional Emirati crafts, empowering artisans and supporting the growth of the creative economy in the emirate.
Steady progress is being made on the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium, an architectural and engineering marvel coming up within Qiddiya City, the mega Saudi entertainment, culture and sports project located near Riyadh. With early foundation works under way, the stadium is expected to be completed in 2029.
Dubai has announced plans to develop several landmark projects at a total investment of AED18 billion ($4.9 billion), covering infrastructure, culture, trade, investment and urban development, as the emirate seeks to support long-term economic growth and improve quality of life, said a report.
Kanoo Museum, Bahrain’s first private family museum under Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) to strengthen cooperation across the cultural and museum sectors.
Saudi Arabia is emerging as a top culinary destination, with Aseer Region gaining global recognition. The “Discover Aseer” platform was named among IGCAT’s Top 10 Foodie Websites for 2026.
AtkinsRéalis has signed a strategic deal with Futurecity, the cultural placemaking agency, to advance culture-led urban development across global markets. The duo will initially focus on the Middle East, where major investment in arts, culture and destination development is reshaping cities.
Saudi Arabia has issued a royal order approving the establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts, an independent educational institution headquartered in Riyadh under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture.
