The language course and examination center of the Goethe-Institut in Muscat (Gulf region) is pleased to be able to carry out its language and culture project on the occasion of this year's soccer World Cup games in Qatar.

Welcome to CineKlub – our new bi-weekly rooftop program for lovers of cinema. CineKlub is a curated movie program that invites you to explore period pieces, genres or themes.

The project “Time to Listen” presents a collection of stories – told by narrators from all genres of art, from all over the world.

RUYA (Arabic for “vision” or “perspective”) is the multimedia magazine of the Goethe-Institut in the Arab countries in North Africa and the Middle East. RUYA gives voice to the countless perspectives in the region on current cultural and socio-political issues.

The literature portal targmat:na presents a selection of new books in German that are recommended by an expert jury for translation into Arabic.

Jeem.me is a website about gender, sex and sexuality in Arabic-speaking countries, which provides users with information, articles and stories in Arabic.

With the installation ‘Schloss der Republik Burj Khalifa’ artist Jasmin Werner explores architectural connections between Berlin and Dubai.

Das Magazin für Deutschlernende, Deutschlehrende und alle, die an Deutschland interessiert sind: Geschichten über Alltag, Beruf und Studium, Informationen über deutsche Städte, Tipps und Trends

Join dancer, choreographer, and educator Michael Schumacher with moderator Beata Stankevic, a programmer and cultural manager of performing arts, in conversation about Schumacher’s experience collaborating with internationally renowned choreographer, William Forsythe. A long-time collaborator of Forsythe’s, Schumacher’s first-hand experience provides unique insights into Forsythe’s interdisciplinary choreographic methodologies and his profound impact on the field of dance and beyond.

As expected, in 2022, the third edition of the GULF GERMAN LANGUAGE FILM FESTIVAL, which attracted regional media attention in the past years, will take place.

On the occasion of the first FIFA World Cup in the Arab World, the German Embassy in Doha and the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region, in cooperation with Qatar Museums, are organizing a number of events as legacy projects of the Qatar Germany 2017 Year of Culture.

Get ready for the first edition of the GULF GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL in Oman and a riveting program of recent German cinema and international co-productions, ranging from art-house films to box-office hits, and from family matinees to late-night movies. The star-studded event invites an audience of all stripes.

A Literary Genius and a man with many hats

You are invited to join us for a series of talks, discussions, workshops and films which take place at the German stand in Hall 8 B05 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) from May 23–29, 2022. We are looking forward to welcoming you!

The majority of the population in the Gulf Region are foreigners. While some expats or migrants enjoy a decent standard of living, menial work is exclusively done by migrant workers from South Asia, Africa and the Philippines. We see these migrant workers on construction sites or as service providers. Where do they go after a long working day? How do they spend their sparce leisure time?

The dynamism and innovation of the electro scenes in Berlin and Paris need no introduction. In a workshop in December 2019 artists from France and Germany shared their talent and technique with youth and adults devoted to the discovery of electronic music production and DJing. Brought to you by Warehouse421, the German Embassy, the Goethe-Institute and the French Institute of the UAE and curated by Your Mom’s Agency. 

Under the Patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance of the United Arab Emirates, in celebration of the “Year of Tolerance 2019”, the German Embassy in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut show a series of films revolving around different aspects of tolerance. Enjoy with us some interesting documentaries, feature films and comedies.

Exciting news: The world-renowned Bayreuth Festival is bringing The Valkyrie, the second opera of Richard’ Wagner’s Ring Cycle, to the UAE. Meet the Germanic superheroes Wotan, Fricka, Siegmund, Sieglinde in a performance, organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Experience Richard Wagner’s work at a symposium and film program.

German magazine DiscoverME in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut in Abu Dhabi have published a special issue “YEAR OF ZAYED” dedicated to the German-Emirati relations, with a focus on the lifetime and governance of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The project Books – Made in UAE supports the development of a sustainable local children’s book industry by training young and aspiring authors and illustrators in the creative process of producing children’s books in Emirati Arabic language.

The Artist in Residence program fosters the development of the Omani art scene, and its outreach activities provide the guest artists with excellent preconditions to getting acquainted with Omani artists, culture and society.