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Special Art-lovers peruse a piece at the Hafez Gallery. (Courtesy: Photo Solutions) photos

How artists in coronavirus-hit Middle East found strength in solidarity 

  • Creative networks, art galleries and cultural institutions across the region pulled together in difficult times
  • Grants, commissions and rent holidays helped Gulf region’s artists survive the pandemic and economic downturn
By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
Saudi Arabia grants license for music colleges

Saudi Arabia grants license for music colleges

By Arab News ·
Special Pandemic tests the endurance of Middle East’s cultural industry

Pandemic tests the endurance of Middle East’s cultural industry

By Jumana Al-Tamimi ·
Saudi Arabia sets up center for underwater cultural heritage in Red Sea, Arabian Gulf

Saudi Arabia sets up center for underwater cultural heritage in Red Sea, Arabian Gulf

By NOOR NUGALI ·
Israel arrests Palestinian cultural leaders, raids centers

Israel arrests Palestinian cultural leaders, raids centers

By AFP ·
France’s Notre Dame Cathedral to be rebuilt without modern touches

France’s Notre Dame Cathedral to be rebuilt without modern touches

By AP ·
Special Defying coronavirus challenge, Saudi Arabia’s culture show goes on

Defying coronavirus challenge, Saudi Arabia’s culture show goes on

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
Artist awarded for fostering Saudi-UK cultural ties

Artist awarded for fostering Saudi-UK cultural ties

By Christopher Hamill-Stewart ·
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea film festival postponed due to coronavirus

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea film festival postponed due to coronavirus

By Arab News ·
Saudi Art Council flagship event attracts thousands

Saudi Art Council flagship event attracts thousands

By DEEMA AL-KHUDAIR ·
Bedouin event in London highlights challenge of balancing heritage with modernization

Bedouin event in London highlights challenge of balancing heritage with modernization

By Zaynab Khojji ·
Special Ties that bind Japan and Arabs: Arts and culture

Ties that bind Japan and Arabs: Arts and culture

By Tom Graus ·
Special For most Arabs, Japan is where harmony meets industry

For most Arabs, Japan is where harmony meets industry

By Jumana Khamis ·

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