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2011

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Dubai Culture invites submissions from patrons and beneficiaries for 3rd Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards

Wednesday 18 January 2012

ubai Culture is inviting submissions from patrons and beneficiaries of the arts for the third edition of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards

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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority calls for submissions for SIKKA 2012

Wednesday 18 January 2012

SIKKA 2012: An artist-led fair of commissioned work in the cultural nerve-centre of Dubai

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Dubai Culture hosts unveiling of renowned photographer Ramesh Shukla’s pictorial book on UAE’s history

Wednesday 21 December 2011

Dubai Culture hosted the unveiling and book-signing session of renowned photographer Ramesh Shukla’s new pictorial book, The United Arab Emirates – Forty Years of Historical Photographs

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Dubai Culture to commission short films to capture the ‘Soul of Dubai’

Tuesday 06 December 2011

Dubai Culture has announced that it will commission short films that capture the essence and ‘Soul of Dubai,’

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Dubai Culture joins hands with Tashkeel to host Design Road workshops and exhibition

Monday 28 November 2011

Dubai Culture is joining hands with Tashkeel, an independent resource for artists and designers in the UAE, to host a series of design workshops titled Design Road

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Dubai Culture commemorates UAE’s 40th National Day with ‘Union House Exhibition’

Friday 30 December 2011

Dubai Culture unveiled the ‘Union House Exhibition,’ to mark the celebrations of the UAE’s 40th National Day

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His Highness Sheikh Majid inaugurates cultural centres at public schools to promote student awareness of Emirati heritage

Sunday 27 November 2011

Chairman of the Dubai Culture inaugurated dedicated ‘cultural centres’ at the public schools of Dubai to strengthen student awareness on Emirati heritage.

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Dubai Culture extends patronage to Dubai Fashion Week

Thursday 03 November 2011

Dubai Culture announced its patronage of the city’s flagship fashion event, the Dubai Fashion Week.

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Dubai Public Library rolls out campaign to encourage reading in children and adults

Wednesday 02 November 2011

Dubai Culture rolled out a campaign, in collaboration with various entities including the Watani Programme, the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department and Rufoof, to inculcate and encourage the joy of reading in children and adults, through a series of lectures and activities.

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Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre concludes on a high note honouring theatre veterans and young talent

Sunday 16 October 2011

The fifth edition of the Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre concluded at a ceremony held in Raffles Dubai.

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Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre hosts special session in honour of Yahya Al-Hajj

Monday 10 October 2011

The Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre, a one-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), hosted a special session in honour of the ‘Personality of the Year,’ thespian Yahya Al-Hajj.

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Gripping tale of broken dreams and aspirations performed at Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre

Wednesday 05 October 2011

The Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre, a one-of-its kind initiative in the UAE, held under the patronage of the Chairman of Dubai Culture showcased a captivating tale on one man’s broken dreams.

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Curtains rise on the 5th edition of the Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre

Saturday 01 October 2011

The red carpet for the Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre will roll out today (October 1, 2011), marking the opening of the fifth edition of the Festival.

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11 plays make the cut at 5th Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre

Sunday 02 October 2011

The Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre, has announced its lineup for the fifth edition to be held from Oct. 1 to 12, 2011.

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Dubai Culture to host workshop on ‘Photography of Performing Arts’ from Sept. 28

Wednesday 28 September 2011

Dubai Culture is hosting an extensive workshop on the ‘Photography of Performing Arts,’ from September 28 to October 12, 2011.

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5th Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre draws in record submissions

Monday 04 July 2011

The Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre (DFYT), a one-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE

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Dubai Culture to host 5th edition of Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre from October 1 to 10, 2011

Wednesday 18 May 2011

Dubai Culture has finalised the initial phase of preparations for the fifth edition of Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre (DFYT), a one-of-its-kind initiative

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Acclaimed theatre personalities on the jury of Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre

Sunday 25 September 2011

Dubai Culture has announced that the jury for the fifth edition of its Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre comprises acclaimed Arab cultural personalities who have made significant contributions to the region’s theatre scene.

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Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre 2011 to honour Yahya Al-Haj as ‘Personality of the Year’

Sunday 25 September 2011

His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture, will honour one of the Arab theatre world’s professionals, Yahya Al-Haj as ‘Personality of the Year.

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Dubai Public Library pays tribute to His Highness Sheikh Zayed with cultural and educational activities

Thursday 25 August 2011

Dubai Culture,the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, marked the seventh anniversary of the passing of His Highness Sheikh Zayed

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Dubai Culture hosts Forsaty Summer Programme Training

Thursday 18 August 2011

Thirty-three students from universities and secondary schools in Dubai were selected to participate in the Summer Programme Training hosted

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Dubai Culture hosts over 70 youngsters at fine arts workshops

Tuesday 16 August 2011

The inaugural series of fine arts workshops organised by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, was attended

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Dubai Public Library’s summer activities host over 7,000 participants

Thursday 04 August 2011

The 'Our Summer is All About Arts & Culture' initiative, organised by the Dubai Public Library, hosted over 7,000 participants including young children, teenagers, and adults, who took part in over 130 activities including training sessions, educational sessions, and dedicated workshops.

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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority celebrates mid Sha’aban

Thursday 14 July 2011

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, marked celebrations for mid Sha’aban (Hag Alilah) through an array of cultural and traditional activities.

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Dubai Culture Fine Arts Workshops

Tuesday 12 July 2011

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, will host a series of fine arts workshops, covering traditional artforms including calligraphy, drawing and Islamic decoration, from July 9 to 30, 2011.

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Dubai Public Library launches ‘Our Summer is All About Arts and Culture’ initiative with over 130 educational activities

Saturday 11 June 2011

The Dubai Public Library, under the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for heritage, culture and the arts, has launched the ‘Our Summer is All About Arts & Culture’ initiative featuring fun and educational summer activities for children and adults, to be held from June 26 to July 21, 2011.

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‘Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards’ honourees elevate Dubai’s art scene with diverse initiatives

Thursday 02 June 2011

By recognising the patrons of the arts, who support a wide range of events and initiatives in Dubai, the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards have contributed to the growth of the cultural and arts scene of the Emirate, especially in the diversity of the artforms and their content.

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Dubai Culture organises team building session

Sunday 15 May 2011

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the Emirate’s dedicated authority for heritage, culture and the arts, organised a group team building day across its different departments to build stronger personal ties between its employees and to work on team building skills.

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Art meets Fashion at this year’s ArtBus

Saturday 16 April 2011

Dubai, April 16, 2011: Models pose in front of the ArtBus created by Emirati artist Saeed Al Madani, as part of a spring summer photo shoot for the UAE based designer Reema Al Banna.

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Dubai Culture showcases rich retrospectives of Emirati heritage to mark ‘Heritage Week’ celebrations from April 17

Thursday 14 April 2011

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture, the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is putting the spotlight on the richness of Emirati heritage through its ‘Heritage Week’ celebrations, under the theme, “Dubai: Live Your Heritage,” featuring a series of cultural activities, from April 17 to 21, 2011

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Dubai Culture presents rich calendar of cultural initiatives in March to foster local talent

Monday 07 March 2011

The month of March will witness an unprecedented line-up of cultural and arts initiatives in Dubai, presented by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture).

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Dubai Culture joins hands with The Delfina Foundation for global artists-in-residence programme at Al Bastakiya

Monday 14 February 2011

Dubai Culture joins hands with The Delfina Foundation for global artists-in-residence programme at Al Bastakiya

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Dubai Culture announces Sikka Art Fair at Al Bastakiya to promote Emirati and local artists

Tuesday 01 March 2011

Dubai Culture joins hands with The Delfina Foundation for global artists-in-residence programme at Al Bastakiya

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2011 EMIRATES AIRLINE FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE OPENS WITH A SPECTACULAR DISPLAY OF MUSIC, POETRY, DANCE AND AERIAL PERFORMANCES

Tuesday 08 March 2011

Dubai Culture joins hands with The Delfina Foundation for global artists-in-residence programme at Al Bastakiya

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Dubai Culture extends deadline for submissions for Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards 2011

Tuesday 08 February 2011

The deadline for the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards, organised by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has been extended until February 15, 2011.

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Dubai Culture hosts ‘art worth sharing’ creative experience at TEDxDubai 2010

Wednesday 01 December 2010

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority Supporting Sponsor of the event that celebrates the concept of ‘ideas worth sharing’

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Dubai Culture hosts workshop by Venetian artist, Fabrizio Plessi for Zayed University students

Thursday 25 November 2010

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), dedicated to promoting heritage, culture and the arts in the Emirate of Dubai, has pioneered an educational initiative aimed at strengthening awareness of video art installations among Emirati art students.

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Dubai Culture launches the third edition of ‘Documentary Voices’

Sunday 14 November 2010

Region’s leading documentary platform will premiere ‘Chernobyl: A Natural History’ on November 21 Documentary Voices, to be held until November 25, will chart the power of documentary making in ushering in ‘green living’ Sessions on various aspects of documentary making to be led by professionals

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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards strengthens Emirate’s literary scene

Tuesday 26 October 2010

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards recently held a dinner event, in collaboration with the Middle East’s largest annual literary festival, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (Emirates Lit Fest), bringing together authors and potential patrons to drive forward the growth of Literature.

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Eight plays by UAE talent at Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre showcase compelling tales from the Arab world

Wednesday 29 September 2010

The fourth edition of the Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre, a path-breaking initiative by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), is showcasing the shifting trends in theatre production with eight compelling plays that portray life in the Arab world.

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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority to host the fourth edition of Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre from October 1, 2010

Tuesday 28 September 2010

Theatre is one of the oldest and most popular artforms of the Arab world. It continues to gain in popularity, led by the efforts of cultural groups and enthusiastic individuals.

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Dubai Culture and Bidoun Projects honour participants of ‘Writing About Art’ workshops

Tuesday 01 June 2010

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated authority for culture, heritage and the arts, and Bidoun Projects, an arts organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary artists from the Middle East, successfully concluded the first of its kind ‘Writing About Art’ workshops offering unique insights into art critique to professionals and aspiring writers.

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13ft high model of ‘My Vision,’ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s book on display at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai

Thursday 13 May 2010

A large-size model of My Vision – Challenges in the Race for Excellence, the book by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on display at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai.

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Dubai Culture encourages patronage of the arts with the second

Monday 19 April 2010

Dubai’s cultural and artistic scene now has a new roadmap that was underscored at the inaugural ‘Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards’ by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated authority for culture, heritage and the arts. This focuses on content creation locally by supporting art patrons and encouraging them to make financial contributions that drive arts initiatives in Dubai.

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Dubai Public Libraries host renowned authors on EAIFL Education Day

Monday 29 March 2010

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated authority for culture, heritage and the arts, hosted renowned authors Nadine Touma and Fatima Sharaffedine at the Al Safa and Al Twar Public Libraries, as part of the Education Day programme of the Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature’s.

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Dubai’s ‘Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Patrons of the Arts’ awardees contribute over AED 220 million to promote city’s arts

Thursday 18 March 2010

The inaugural Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards were presented today to individuals and organisations, who have extended their generous support to the development of Dubai’s art scene. Together, the awardees had contributed more than AED 220 million towards the arts sector of Dubai over the past three years.

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Dubai Culture takes the arts experience to the city’s outdoors

Wednesday 17 March 2010

Dubai’s outdoor spaces are getting an artistic facelift. The city is setting a new cultural trend as the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) takes the arts experience to the outdoors.

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Dubai Culture’s Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards receive overwhelming response

Monday 15 March 2010

The inaugural Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards organised by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has received overwhelming submissions.

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Dubai Culture unveils new identity and development plan for Dubai Public Library

Wednesday 10 March 2010

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated authority for culture, heritage and the arts, has introduced a brand new identity and development plan for the Dubai Public Library, following the transfer of the eight Public Libraries in Dubai under its umbrella.

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Dubai to honour all international patronage in visual arts, film, literature and performing arts

Wednesday 27 January 2010

Dubai is honouring all regional and international patrons of the arts, who have made financial contributions towards strengthening Dubai’s art scene, with the first ever recognition of its sort in the Arab world.

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Dubai Electronic Public Library to conduct ICDL course from Jan. 10

Wednesday 13 January 2010

The Dubai Electronic Public Library, managed by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), will conduct an International Computer Driving License (ICDL) course from January 10, 2010.

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Dubai Culture invites submissions for Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards 2010

Tuesday 05 January 2010

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is inviting submissions for the first Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards 2010.

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Gulf Film Festival throws down the gauntlet to Arab talent

Thursday 31 December 2009

Awards worth AED485,000 to be won by professional and student filmmakers of Gulf nationality

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Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Supports DIFF 2009

Saturday 05 December 2009

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is supporting the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) 2009 as part of its mandate to drive and support all cultural events in the city and nurture Emirati talent.

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First-ever Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts awards by Dubai Culture to honour path-breaking arts patronage

Saturday 05 December 2009

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is reaching out to recognize patrons of the arts around the world who have made financial contributions towards enriching the artistic fabric of Dubai, through the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts awards.

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Dubai Culture puts spotlight on autism at 'Documentary Voices' film Initiative

Monday 16 November 2009

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, art and heritage, is highlighting awareness on autism and rallying community support for the Dubai Autism Centre with this year’s edition of ‘Documentary Voices: Social Awareness 2009.’

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Dubai Culture to host Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre from Nov. 14 to 24 to promote young Emirati talent

Thursday 15 October 2009

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for art, culture and heritage, is showcasing young theatre talent for the third consecutive year at its annual Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre to be held from November 14 to 24, 2009, at the Cultural & Scientific Association in Dubai

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Muhammad the Messenger Museum

Friday 18 September 2009

The most important event yet in the in the development of Muhammad the Messenger Museum initiative was held during this year under the patronage of The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

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HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum inaugurates Letters Exhibition

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority ( Dubai Cultures), His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated

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Arts Oasis opens to crowds at Wafi

Friday 10 July 2009

Arts Oasis, a DSS 2009 Signature Event that exhibits works of multi-national resident artists, officially opened to public on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Wafi, a key sponsor of this year’s DSS.

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Wraps come off 2010 Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature

Monday 22 June 2009

Wraps come off 2010 Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature

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Dubai Culture launches world’s first fashion show for designers with special needs

Wednesday 27 May 2009

Dubai Culture launches world’s first fashion show for designers with special needs

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Dubai Culture announces its participation in the region’s premier media event – Arab Media Forum

Monday 11 May 2009

Dubai Culture announces its participation in the region’s premier media event – Arab Media Forum

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H.H. Sheikh Majid inaugurates ‘Giants at the Beginning of the Errand’ exhibition at Marsam Mattar Gallery

Monday 04 May 2009

The unique display showcases for the first time an eclectic collection of works by six new but accomplished Emirati artists

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Dubai Culture Supports Marcel Khalife concert in Dubai to raise funds for Palestenian children

Monday 13 April 2009

Marcel Khalife, the famous UNESCO Artist for Peace, will be performing a concert in Dubai later this month to raise funds for the Palestinian children. The proceedings will go to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund ( PCRF). (need to mention some background on PCRF)

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Dubai Culture Supports 5th Dubai International Peace Music Festival

Saturday 04 April 2009

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is presenting the 5th Dubai International Peace Music Festival (for Young Virtuosos).

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Angelina Ballerina travels to Dubai in 2009

Friday 27 March 2009

Under the patronage of The Dubai Culture & Art Authority, one of the shows of Angelina Ballerina will be open to children with special needs.

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“Dubai Culture” unveiled as the new brand identity of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

Saturday 21 March 2009

“Dubai Culture” is more dynamic, synergetic and versatile and the announcement coincides with the Authority’s first anniversary to mark a new era of progress

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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority brings the highly popular ArtBus Dubai back for Art Dubai

Thursday 19 March 2009

The Third Edition of Art Dubai will be spread out across the heart of art at DIFC Gate Village, Al Bastakiya and the galleries in Al Quoz

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The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated authority for culture, heritage and the arts, has introduced a brand new identity and development plan for the Dubai Public Library, following the transfer of the eight Public Libraries in Dubai under its umbrella.

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