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United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Expands Access to Literature

Abu Dhabi’s 33rd international book fair offered free access to hundreds of thousands of visitors, bridging literature and visual arts.

View of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. (Credit: Lauren McMillen)

Roundtable With Ambassador Martina Strong

On June 21, AGSIW hosted a private roundtable with Ambassador Martina Strong.

Roundtable With Ambassador Martina Strong

Saudi Arabia’s and the UAE’s Quest for African Critical Minerals

Saudi and Emirati efforts to expand the countries’ presence in Africa’s critical mineral industry bring the potential for both economic collaboration and geopolitical tension with China.

Artisanal miners dig in an open pit mine outside the southern Democratic Republic of Congo copper town of Lubumbashi, February 3, 2006. (REUTERS/David Lewis/Files)

AI, Advanced Technology the Focus of Tahnoun Visit

UAE National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed al-Nahyan’s recent visit to the United States underscores nascent U.S. success in persuading the UAE of the benefits of partnership and access to advanced technology and the risks of sticking with legacy Chinese tech partnerships.

Executive Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Corporation Satya Nadella speaks during the 'Microsoft Build: AI Day' event in Bangkok, Thailand, May 1. (REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa)

Urban Imaginaries and Lived Realities in “The Idealised City”

Italian artist Filippo Minelli challenges notions of authenticity in a globalized world, taking Dubai as his subject.

The Fluid Gulf: Framing Multicultural Heritage Through Film

On April 11, AGSIW and the Middle East Institute co-hosted a discussion on film in the Gulf.

"Filming a dance scene in Bas ya Bahar (Kuwait, 1971)."

Rise of Captagon Trafficking in the Gulf

As Syria’s reintegration into the region continues, a holistic, long-term approach is needed to tackle the Captagon crisis plaguing the Middle East.

A Masterpiece Without an Audience: Khalid Al Siddiq and the Gulf’s First Narrative Feature Film

Despite its groundbreaking legacy, today, “Bas ya Bahar” cannot be easily viewed in its full visual glory.