Arts and Culture

The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale returned a third time with intergenerational dialogues that created a timeline of change, adaptation, and reflection in Saudi Arabia.

On June 4, AGSI and the National Museum of Asian Art co-hosted a screening of “The President’s Cake.”

Rather than pursuing the next iconic tower or artificial island, the UAE’s urban development model is shifting toward systems that are less visible but more essential.

If the first phase of Vision 2030 was designed to capture imagination and reposition the kingdom globally, the next phase may focus on livability and affordability.

AGSI experts assess the trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy in 2026.

Alongside its bid to become a regional and global economic powerhouse, the UAE capital is also rising as a new global capital for culture.

On January 8, AGSI hosted a virtual roundtable with its leadership and scholars as they look ahead and assess trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy during the coming year. 

The announced curtailing of The Line megaproject is an inflection point that will continue to influence Saudi Arabia as it keeps building for the future.