Art and Creativity in Arab Cities: Transformation Arab cities have long been vibrant cultural hubs where artistic and creative expressions reflect historical depth, contemporary transformations, and visions for the future. This session welcomes proposals that explore the dynamic relationship between urban spaces and artistic practices in cities of the Arab world in the past, the present, and the future. Expected topics could include urban art movements, exhibitions highlighting aspects of city life, negotiations between urban space and creative work, museum roles in promoting public art within city planning, museum programs engaging urban communities through creative expression, etc. Through discussions, we aim to explore how art shapes and is shaped by the evolving urban landscapes of Arab cities. ——————– November 13 – Dubai World Trade Center 2:30-4:00 pm “The Museum as an Urban Storyteller: Narrating Agadir’s Transformation through Art” – Id Tnaine Omar “In the Shadow of the Megaproject: Narrating the Nation – Public Art and Urban Identity in the Gulf” – Hiba Farhat “The Expansive Role of Museum Education in Shaping Creative and Civic Life in Arab Cities” – Eman Abdulla “Qatari Soft Power: Global Museum Brands, Transregional Cultural Diplomacy, and the Shifting Multipolar World Order” – Annette Loeseke “Artist as Teacher, Teacher as Artist” – Ranya Nasser Moderator: Kanae Aoki