Ettijahat. Independent Culture., a Beirut-based organization dedicated to supporting independent cultural work, has opened applications for the Zad Programme for the Mobility of Artists from the Arab Region Residing in Europe 2026. This initiative is designed to facilitate the movement of artists and cultural practitioners across borders, enabling them to develop projects, forge collaborations, and engage with diverse audiences. The programme reflects Ettijahat's commitment to fostering a vibrant and interconnected cultural landscape, particularly for those whose work is rooted in the Arab region but who currently reside in Europe. The Zad Programme provides selected artists with financial support to cover travel and project-related expenses, allowing them to undertake residencies, research trips, or presentations of their work. While the exact components of the award are not specified in the provided information, the focus on mobility suggests that artists will have the opportunity to expand their practice geographically and contextually. The programme is open to practitioners across various disciplines, including translation, film, music, and other forms of artistic expression, underscoring Ettijahat's interdisciplinary approach. Curatorially, the Zad Programme seeks to amplify voices from the Arab diaspora in Europe, encouraging projects that engage with themes of identity, displacement, and cross-cultural dialogue. By supporting mobility, Ettijahat aims to create spaces for critical exchange and to challenge dominant narratives. Artists are invited to propose projects that are both personally meaningful and socially relevant, contributing to a broader understanding of contemporary Arab cultural production.