A new exhibition at the Cairo Opera House presents reproductions of Mexican Indigenous codices. The illustrated manuscripts preserve history, knowledge, and cultural memory through pictures and symbols.
Switzerland selected the documentary Who Is Still Alive as its Oscar entry for Best International Feature Film. The film gives nine Palestinians who left Gaza space to tell their stories through words, memories, and a simple floor map.
Morocco’s Moulay Abdellah Amghar Moussem closes on August 14 near El Jadida. The eight-day heritage gathering featured tbourida, music, traditional crafts, local products, and large evening audiences.
The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn screened Who Killed Alex Odeh?, a documentary about the life and unsolved 1985 killing of Palestinian American teacher, poet, and activist Alex Odeh.
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee unanimously added Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said to the World Heritage List on July 25, 2026. The village near Tunis is known for its white-and-blue architecture and Mediterranean cultural history.
The 21st Timitar Festival is taking place in Agadir from July 23 to 25, 2026. Its free concerts connect Amazigh heritage with Moroccan, African, Arab, and international music.
Zayed National Museum was shortlisted alongside eighteen other projects in the Completed Buildings: Culture category of the 2026 World Architecture Festival Awards. The UAE museum features five steel towers designed to support natural ventilation.
The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival began on July 17, 2026, and continues through July 26. Its program includes Yemeni music, an event celebrating Sudanese culture, and a free family day in Sefton Park.
