Islamic Art
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Qatar’s Art Storage Signals Cultural Maturity
In November 2025, Qatar announced the Gulf's largest museum-grade art storage facility, marking a shift from spectacle to stewardship.
Exhibitions
Saudi Arabia Prepares for the Second Islamic Arts Biennale
The Second Islamic Arts Biennale, themed "And All That Is In-Between," will open on January 25, 2025, in Jeddah, blending historical Islamic artefacts and contemporary art to explore space, time, and light, while addressing environmental and social issues in a celebration of cultural heritage.
Exhibitions
Leading Cultural Destinations in Qatar
Qatar offers a vibrant fusion of modern innovation and rich cultural heritage, highlighted by world-class destinations like the Museum of Islamic Art, National Museum of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, and Souq Waqif Art Center.
Exhibitions
Rising Star: Qatar and the MENA Art Market
Qatar has emerged as a leading force in the MENA art market through strategic investments, cultural infrastructure, and a focus on both global and regional art, positioning itself as a prominent global art hub.
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Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home
A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.
Jordan Valley: The Middle East’s New Fault Line
Iran's missiles strike Jordan, Europe's sanctions hit Israeli settlements, and London's oldest allies learn how quickly loyalty frays under diplomatic pressure.
Sweden’s Growth Pitch Runs Into a Wealth Revolt
As Sweden rehearses burying its war dead, Kristersson's growth pitch competes for voters' trust before Sunday's election and a billionaire's exit .
Venice Festival Turns Screens into Political Battlegrounds
Cultural festivals now face demands for political alignment that test how far artistic freedom can stretch.
How Eiffel Tower Went On Strike Over Religion
Religious accommodation is supposed to make room for someone's own beliefs, not require somebody else to disappear from view.
