Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi was awarded the title of Officier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Embassy for her significant role in fostering cultural ties between France and the UAE.

With a dynamic lineup of live art performances, interactive workshops, and expert talks, the fair offers an inspiring and engaging space for creativity, cultural dialogue, and artistic exchange.

This year’s edition features more than 120 galleries from 65 cities across five continents, underscoring Dubai’s position as a global centre for culture and creativity.

The exhibition showcases a vibrant visual landscape that illustrates the evolution of the fine arts movement in the UAE and the wider region, solidifying Sharjah’s status as a prominent cultural and artistic centre.

Alight with movement, the paintings of Hala Schoukair are delicate and yet full of presence, if not heavy with weight.

In his painting Oasis, Parviz Kalantari captures a vivid portrait of a bygone way of life—homes turned inward, courtyards filled with trees, and alleyways that served not only as thoroughfares but also as spaces for human connection. In this frame, Kalantari both revives the memory of those days…

This year’s edition unfolds under the theme ‘A Wild Stitch’, a concept that interweaves diverse voices, perspectives, and artistic expressions from across the globe.