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Saatchi Art unveils 2026 Rising Stars class
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Saatchi Art named 30 emerging artists to its 2026 Rising Stars cohort, a curator-selected list that can boost visibility with collectors and exhibitions.
Industrial solvents market set to top $51.29B by 2030
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The global industrial solvents market is forecast to rise from $37.67 billion in 2025 to $40.2 billion in 2026, then reach $51.29 billion by 2030, driven by paints and coatings, industrial cleaning, pharmaceuticals and greener solvent demand….
Thousands to rally across from UN calling for an end to executions in Iran
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Iranian Americans and human rights supporters plan to gather in New York during the U.N. General Assembly to press for an end to Iran’s theocracy and support a democratic, secular republic.
Irany releases mariachi single honoring Mexican roots and self-worth
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Mexican-American singer, musician and accordionist Irany has released “Ahora Sí Quieres Querer,” a mariachi single out Sept. 4, 2026 on digital platforms.
Adam wa Mishmish launches first U.S. live music tour
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The Arabic-language children’s brand is bringing its characters, music and storytelling to six U.S. cities starting Sept. 19, 2026, as it expands beyond digital audiences.
Taxidermy pavilion brings wildlife lessons to Saudi falconry exhibition
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A taxidermy pavilion at the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 is drawing visitors with preserved animal displays, bilingual wildlife information and a virtual reality experience.
MOLAA to open women artists exhibition with MIA Art Collection
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The Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach will open RED, RED, RED, Geography of a Scar on Oct. 4, 2026, after a VIP preview during its 30th anniversary gala.
Christian Briggs says tariffs, sanctions are leverage in U.S. talks with Canada, China and Iran
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Economist Christian Briggs told NTD News that Washington is using tariffs, sanctions and market access as negotiating tools, not just punishment, in disputes involving Canada, China and Iran. He said the outcome could shape trade, energy flows and…
Jewell Farshad honors Presley Gerber with message on grief and vulnerability
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Jewell Farshad is reflecting on the death of her former boyfriend, Presley Gerber, and urging people to tell loved ones how they feel before it is too late.
Frank Igwealor book argues Christian antisemitism is a contradiction
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Frank Ikechukwu Igwealor has released a new book that argues Christians cannot coherently worship the God of the Bible while despising Israel.
Dom Art Gallery debuts at Tokyo Gendai with Kirill Makarov solo booth
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Dubai-based Dom Art Gallery is making its first Tokyo Gendai appearance from Sept. 10-13, 2026, with a solo booth of works by Kirill Makarov.
GAIA Culture enters UAE with Noor Bahjat tokenization deal
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GAIA Culture has launched in the UAE with Syrian artist Noor Bahjat as its first Middle East artist to adopt a tokenized brand-equity financing model.
Gaya Culture enters UAE market with Noor Bahjat partnership
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Gaya Culture has expanded into the UAE by naming Syrian contemporary artist Noor Bahjat as the first artist in the Middle East to adopt its tokenized brand-ownership model.
G6X7 raises $20 million to expand contemporary art platform
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G6X7, the contemporary art and visual technology platform founded by Gal Fridman, said it completed a private funding round of about $20 million with investors from Japan and the United Arab Emirates.
Mal opens global waitlist for AI-native Islamic finance platform
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Mal opened a global waitlist on September 10, 2026, three months after getting in-principle approval from the UAE central bank.
New book revisits Egypt’s lost gospels and Jesus’ early message
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Thomas Paul Emerson has released a new book that examines ancient Christian gospels discovered in Egypt in 1945 and argues they broaden the historical view of Jesus’ life and teachings.
ODBT pitches independent advisory model for Middle East growth
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ODBT Strategic Consulting is highlighting a senior-led advisory model built for cross-border work in the Middle East and other regulated markets.
Mal opens global waitlist for AI-native Islamic finance platform
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Mal opened its global waitlist on September 9, 2026, three months after gaining in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. The Abu Dhabi-based platform says it will use AI-native technology to unify payments, money transfers,…
More than 200 Iranian artists join global relief initiative
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Continuum: Artist Relief for Iran is bringing more than 500 original works from over 200 artists and galleries across Iran into an international sales and visibility push.
Keemart and DSCA keep student art collection on sale
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Keemart and the Down Syndrome Charitable Association are continuing an art initiative that lets 17 DSCA students in Saudi Arabia showcase and sell their work through the Keeta app. Each SAR 39 purchase sends SAR 10 to DSCA’s educational and…
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