AC Milan Collabs With Emirati Artist Fatema Alkaabi on Eid Artwork

AC Milan and Dubai Culture & Arts Authority have teamed up with Emirati artist Fatema “Fay” Alkaabi on a special Eid Al Adha artwork that threads together football, heritage, and contemporary Emirati creativity.

Inspired by AC Milan’s iconic red, black, and white visual language, Alkaabi reimagines the Rossoneri identity through the geometric patterns of Sadu, the traditional Emirati weaving practice recognised by UNESCO as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. In a playful animation, the design reworks a centuries-old craft to celebrate one of football’s most recognisable clubs.

The project reflects Dubai Culture’s wider mission to preserve local heritage while giving it new life through contemporary artistic expression, spotlighting Emirati creatives on an international stage, with the artwork shared across AC Milan’s digital platforms. This deepens the club’s relationship with the Middle East, where it has a strong regional following, with more than 11 million supporters in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.