Under the landmark UAE-UK Partnership to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows, the UAE and United Kingdom continued to advance joint efforts to target money laundering and serious and organised crime while enhancing understanding of mutual illicit finance threats and risks. UAE and UK authorities met for a series of technical workshops in March 2022 in both […]Read More
The 14th iteration of the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature has been announced at the 49th London Book Fair (LBF), in the presence of Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the International Publishers Association (IPA), and Founder and Honourary President of the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY). A new and improved online […]Read More
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has concluded its first-ever Visit Abu Dhabi Roadshow event in Tel Aviv, Israel, with the successful two-day event hosted in partnership with Etihad Airways and Experience Hub. The roadshow saw key stakeholders join DCT Abu Dhabi representatives to showcase the UAE capital as […]Read More
Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the International Publishers Association (IPA), and Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation (KF), reiterated the vital role of books in promoting cross-cultural understanding and the values of peace, love and justice worldwide. She pointed out that now more than ever, communities need to forge a stronger connection with the world […]Read More
The pulsating rhythm of traditional drums and Emirati folk songs, led by the Sharjah National Band, are welcoming children and adults from around the world to the Sharjah pavilion at the 59th Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF), where the emirate is being celebrated as Guest of Honour. The band, clad in traditional Emirati clothing, is […]Read More
Emirati electronic drummer Maitha Al Mansoori is touching people’s hearts at the Dubai Metro Music Festival with her delightful musical performance on the electronic drums. Al Mansoori is standing out for her ability to add oriental melodies to western songs while playing the electronic drums, a modern instrument that first originated in the west. “I […]Read More
World Art Dubai, the region’s largest affordable contemporary retail art fair, is returning for its 2022 edition with an incredible roster of talented local and international established and emerging artists from 16 – 19 March at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). World Art Dubai embodies local culture and spirit through its features and is a […]Read More
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the 13th edition of Al Dhafra Water Festival will dock on Al Mirfa’ City’s Mughirah beach, in Al Dhafra Region, from March 17th-26th, 2022. Organised by the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee – Abu Dhabi, and the […]Read More
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, the Authority announced the programme for the 10th edition of Sikka Art and Design Festival to be held from 15 – 24 March 2022. Organised under the […]Read More
Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office, today officially opened the inaugural edition of Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai), the industry’s first in-person B2B event of the year at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Following the […]Read More
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