The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, one of the most ambitious cultural and knowledge-development initiatives in the Arab world, has confirmed its participation in the 31st Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on 23-29 May 2022.
Today, Azerbaijan marks 99th birthday anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, who devoted his life to prosperity and well-being of his nation, holds a special place in the history of Azerbaijan.
As part of its 19th edition held under the theme ‘Crafting the Emirates State of Mind: Creativity, Innovation and Joy,” in collaboration with Mons Arts de la Scène (Festival of Sacred Music – Mons), and with support from Hino Music Festival, Abu Dhabi Festival presents the second performance of Confluence by globally renowned composers Qoutayba Neaimi & Judith Adler de Oliveira. The performance follows the premiere last November and takes place at the inaugural season of the Namur Concert Hall in Namur, Belgium.
Emirati poets Ahmad Al Assam and Amal Al Sahlawi highlighted the works and legacy of Emirati poet and researcher Ahmad Rashid Thani during a session held on the sidelines of the second edition of the Emirati Book Fair (EBF) at the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) headquarters in Al Zahia.
As part of its abroad programme, Abu Dhabi Festival in its 19th edition has commissioned and produced Symphony #5 by internationally celebrated Emirati composer Mohammed Fairouz to be performed by the world-leading London Symphony Orchestra, advancing the relationship between the LSO and ADMAF which began twelve years ago when the orchestra toured in Abu Dhabi with Sir Colin Davis.
As part of the 19th edition of its flagship Abu Dhabi Festival, the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) is partnering with The Middle East Institute (MEI) Arts and Culture Center to present a two-day virtual literary festival, Narrating The Middle East: The D.C. Arab Literature Festival, taking place Tuesday, 17 May and Wednesday 18 May, 2022.
Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has released the third edition of its first purposed journal “Museums in the MENA Region Journal” shedding light on the digital experience of museums across the Middle East and North Africa.
