The Cultural Observer

• Dubai Libraries have launched the summer activities program under the theme (Today’s Reader is Tomorrow’s Leader). The courses program will extend from June 22 to July 31, 2008. For further information, please visit: www.dm.gov.ae

• The Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation, in cooperation with Juma Al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage, hosts poet Karim Al Iraqi for a poetry recitation evening today at the foundation’s premises on Rigga Street. An art exhibition of Saudi artist Sara Al Sahli will also be opened today at the foundation.

• The Scene Club holds an awards ceremony for winners in the short film competition at the Conference Hall of the Knowledge Village, today at 07:00pm. For further information, please visit: www.thesceneclub.com.

• An art exhibition of artist Mehdi Fallah is held at the Knowledge Village, Block 13, until June 20, 2008.

• The Moda Gallery at the Mall of the Emirates hosts an art exhibition titled “Solo” by Suhail Al Budour until June 20, 2008.

• The Grosvenor House Hotel hosts an exhibition of artist Niamh Cunningham from June 07-15, 2008. For further information, please contact 0505385374.

• Dubai Press Club organizes a symposium on “Arabic Language in the UAE – Realities and Challenges” on Wednesday, June 04, 2008. At 04:30pm.

• B_ASEMENT hosts an exhibition showcasing the works of Aisling Haghshenas, Farbod Morshedzadeh, Hossein Edalatkhah, Rayka Milanian, and Shahpari Behzadi. The exhibition runs from June 16 to July 07, 2008.

• The Emirates Scientific Club announced its program of summer courses on photography, calligraphy and other subjects. For further information, please contact 0427222252.

• Rouq Ousha announced their cultural activities which will be starting from 25/5/2008 and will continue to the 10/6/2008. For information contact the following number 042611200.

• A press conference will be held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on June 10, 2008 to announce the launch of The inaugural Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature (EAIFL), where some of the world’s literary talents will be participating. The event will take place in Dubai from February 25 to March 01, 2009.

• The first Documentary Films Initiative in the UAE will be held from 4 – 7 July 2008, at the Dubai Community Theater and Art Center of the Emirates Mall.

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• The Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation, in cooperation with Juma Al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage, hosts poet Karim Al Iraqi for a poetry recitation evening today at the foundation’s premises on Rigga Street. An art exhibition of Saudi artist Sara Al Sahli will also be opened today at the foundation.

• The Scene Club holds an awards ceremony for winners in the short film competition at the Conference Hall of the Knowledge Village, today at 07:00pm. For further information, please visit: www.thesceneclub.com.

• An art exhibition of artist Mehdi Fallah is held at the Knowledge Village, Block 13, until June 20, 2008.

• The Moda Gallery at the Mall of the Emirates hosts an art exhibition titled “Solo” by Suhail Al Budour until June 20, 2008.

• The Grosvenor House Hotel hosts an exhibition of artist Niamh Cunningham from June 07-15, 2008. For further information, please contact 0505385374.

• Dubai Press Club organizes a symposium on “Arabic Language in the UAE – Realities and Challenges” on Wednesday, June 04, 2008. At 04:30pm.

• B_ASEMENT hosts an exhibition showcasing the works of Aisling Haghshenas, Farbod Morshedzadeh, Hossein Edalatkhah, Rayka Milanian, and Shahpari Behzadi. The exhibition runs from June 16 to July 07, 2008.

• The Emirates Scientific Club announced its program of summer courses on photography, calligraphy and other subjects. For further information, please contact 0427222252.

• Rouq Ousha announced their cultural activities which will be starting from 25/5/2008 and will continue to the 10/6/2008. For information contact the following number 042611200.

• The Emirate of Dubai will host the inaugural Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature (EAIFL), where some of the world’s literary talents will be participating. The event will take place from February 25 to March 01, 2009.

• The first Documentary Films Initiative in the UAE will be held from 4 – 7 July 2008, at the Dubai Community Theater and Art Center of the Emirates Mall.

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• His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority today opens the 'Dubai in the 21 Century' exhibition in the Vita Design Museum which offers a comprehensive and fascinating survey of Arab domestic cultures. The Event is held in Basil, Switzerland from June 3 to June11.

• The Moda Gallery at the Mall of the Emirates hosts an art exhibition titled “Solo” by Suhail Al Budour until June 20, 2008.

• The Grosvenor House Hotel hosts an exhibition of artist Niamh Cunningham from June 07-15, 2008. For further information, please contact 0505385374.

• Dubai Press Club organizes a symposium on “Arabic Language in the UAE – Realities and Challenges” on Wednesday, June 04, 2008. At 04:30pm.

• B_ASEMENT hosts an exhibition showcasing the works of Aisling Haghshenas, Farbod Morshedzadeh, Hossein Edalatkhah, Rayka Milanian, and Shahpari Behzadi. The exhibition runs from June 16 to July 07, 2008.

• The Emirates Scientific Club announced its program of summer courses on photography, calligraphy and other subjects. For further information, please contact 0427222252.

• Rouq Ousha announced their cultural activities which will be starting from 25/5/2008 and will continue to the 10/6/2008. For information contact the following number 042611200.

• The Emirate of Dubai will host the inaugural Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature (EAIFL), where some of the world’s literary talents will be participating. The event will take place from February 25 to March 01, 2009.

• The first Documentary Films Initiative in the UAE will be held from 4 – 7 July 2008, at the Dubai Community Theater and Art Center of the Emirates Mall.

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The Cultural Observer

• Rouq Ousha announced their cultural activities which will be starting from 25/5/2008 and will continue to the 10/6/2008. For information contact the following number 042611200.

• The Emirate of Dubai will host the inaugural Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature (EAIFL), where some of the world’s literary talents will be participating. The event will take place from February 25 to March 01, 2009.

• The first Documentary Films Initiative in the UAE will be held from 4 – 7 July 2008, at the Dubai Community Theater and Art Center of the Emirates Mall.

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• Rouq Ousha announced their cultural activities which will be starting from 25/5/2008 and will continue to the 10/6/2008. For information contact the following number 042611200.

• Green Art Gallery in cooperation with Satarkhan Gallery in Egypt are organized an art exhibition to showcase the works of the artist Katherine Bakhoun Tisne and will continue to the 26 May 2008. For more information contact the following number 043449888.

• The Emirate of Dubai will host the inaugural Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature (EAIFL), where some of the world’s literary talents will be participating. The event will take place from February 25 to March 01, 2009.

• The first Documentary Films Initiative in the UAE will be held from 4 – 7 July 2008, at the Dubai Community Theater and Art Center of the Emirates Mall.



Abu Dhabi News:


• The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage is organizing an Arabic lecture entitled “ Writing on the edge of two languages” held by Dr. Mohammed Ameen Rawi at 7:30pm on Wednesday 28/5/2008 at the Cultural Foundation – Abu-Dhabi.

• The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage is organizing a photography exhibition on Emirates women's fashion by “Sibley Dolly” on Monday 26th of May 2008 at 7:30 pm. The exhibition will be held at Ibn Dhaher hall at the Cultural Foundation – Abu-Dhabi.

• Picasso – Abu-Dhabi, Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris exhibition will be held from 27 May to 4 September 2008 at Gallery One, Emirates Palace – Abu-Dhabi. For more information visit the following website www.artsabudhbai.com

• The Center of Talent & Creativity part of Abu-Dhabi Culture & Heritage Authority will be organizing evening & morning workshops from 1st to 26th of June 2008. For more information contact the following number 026195286.

• The Open Studio part of Abu-Dhabi Culture & Heritage Authority will be holding summer workshops in arts and drawing. For more information contact the following number 026195357.

• H.E Moahmmed Khalaf Al Mazrooi, Director General of Abu-Dhabi Culture & Heritage Authority announced that the Middle East International Film Festival will be held from 10 – 19 of October 2008.

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• H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Dubai will be inaugurating the Cultural & Scientific Association new building in Mimzar on Saturday 17/5/2008 at Noon.

• Her Highness Sheikha Manal Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the “Cultural Exchange Program” which aims to establish cultural and artistic dialogue between different cultures.

• Dubai Culture & Arts Authority announced yesterday that three Germany Groups specializing in Museum management which are “The German Union Museum Group in Berlin”, “Museums & Bavarian Arts group in München” and “Museums and Zerconia State Arts Group in Dresden” will be establishing their headquarters in Dubai.

• The Grand Sale on Books will be held at Al Boom Village from 15 – 19 of May 2008. For more information contact the following number 042833655.
• As part of the activities held during the International Museum Day, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development will be organizing an Emirates antiquity exhibition from 17 – 31 of May 2008 at the Cultural & Scientific Association in Mimzar – Dubai

• The actor Adel Emam will be holding his Arabic theatrical play entitled “Budee Jarid” at the Cultural & Arts Association from 15 to 17 May 2008. For more information and booking contact the following number 042017777.

• B21 Gallery will be holding art exhibition entitled “Wish You Were Here” by the artist Jeffar Khalidi at 7:30pm on Monday 12/5/2008. For more information contact the following number 043403965.


• Taskeel Gallery is organizing an art exhibition entitled “Spacetacular” at 7pm on Saturday 10/5/2008. For more information contact the following number 043363313.

• The Tour exhibition will be held at Al Nakeel Lounge – Grand Hyatt from May 11 to 16, 2008. For more information contact the following number 043172257.


• Sultan Bin Al Owais Cultural Foundation in Dubai will be hosting on Thursday 29/4/2008 a series of cultural events part of the Syrian Cultural Week which is held in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development and the Ministry of Culture in the Syrian Arab Republic.

• Under the patronage of Sheikh Zayed Bin Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minster of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Dean of Emirates University, Meem Gallery in Dubai will be holding an exhibition to showcase the works of the artist Abdullah Al Mahraqi. The exhibition will be held at 8pm on Wednesday 30/4/2008 and will continue to 12/6/2008. For more information contact the following number 0434777883.

• The Emirate of Dubai will host the inaugural Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature (EAIFL), where some of the world’s literary talents will be participating. The event will take place from February 25 to March 01, 2009.

• The first Documentary Films Initiative in the UAE will be held from 4 – 7 July 2008, at the Dubai Community Theater and Art Center of the Emirates Mall.

• The Dubai public libraries have updated their website to include access to a series of databases on various subjects.

• The Third Line Gallery organizes a photography exhibition entitled “Portraits” by artist Yousef Nabeel on Thursday 8/5/2008. For more information contact the following number 043411367.

• Children’s City in Dubai has set a weekly programme for students to visit the “Sue” Dinosaur exhibition which is created by the Field Museum of Chicago, USA, and runs until May 23, 2008.

• Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research , an exhibition of Roaming Nobel Museum entitled “Alfred Nobel: Networks of Innovation” opened at Dubai Men’s College on March 30, 2008. The exhibition runs for two months.

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• The actor Adel Emam will be holding his Arabic theatrical play entitled “Budee Jarid” at the Cultural & Arts Association from 15 to 17 May 2008. For more information and booking contact the following number 042017777.

• B21 Gallery will be holding art exhibition entitled “Wish You Were Here” by the artist Jeffar Khalidi at 7:30pm on Monday 12/5/2008. For more information contact the following number 043403965.

• The Alliance Francaise in Dubai will be holding an art exhibition entitled “Leo” which will be at 7:30pm at Thursday 1/5/2008 and will continue to 8/5/2008. For more information contact the following 043358712.

• Taskeel Gallery is organizing an art exhibition entitled “Spacetacular” at 7pm on Saturday 10/5/2008. For more information contact the following number 043363313.

• The 20th issue (April 2008) of “Arabic Letters” that handles various subjects in Arabic Calligraphy was published recently by the Cultural & Scientific Association in Dubai.

• Green Art Gallery in collaboration with Satarkhan Gallery in Egypt organized an art exhibition to showcase the artwork of the Artist Katherine Bakhoun Tisune which will continue to the 26 /5/2008. For more information contact the following number 043449888.


• The Tour exhibition will be held at Al Nakeel Lounge – Grand Hyatt from May 11 to 16, 2008. For more information contact the following number 043172257.

• Crape Diem La Cafette will be holding an art exhibition entitled “Inner Peace” at 7:30pm on Sunday 4/5/2008 and will continue to the 14/5/2008.


• Sultan Bin Al Owais Cultural Foundation in Dubai will be hosting on Thursday 29/4/2008 a series of cultural events part of the Syrian Cultural Week which is held in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development and the Ministry of Culture in the Syrian Arab Republic.

• Under the patronage of Sheikh Zayed Bin Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minster of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Dean of Emirates University, Meem Gallery in Dubai will be holding an exhibition to showcase the works of the artist Abdullah Al Mahraqi. The exhibition will be held at 8pm on Wednesday 30/4/2008 and will continue to 12/6/2008. For more information contact the following number 0434777883.

• The Emirate of Dubai will host the inaugural Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature (EAIFL), where some of the world’s literary talents will be participating. The event will take place from February 25 to March 01, 2009.

• The first Documentary Films Initiative in the UAE will be held from 4 – 7 July 2008, at the Dubai Community Theater and Art Center of the Emirates Mall.

• The Dubai public libraries have updated their website to include access to a series of databases on various subjects.

• The Third Line Gallery organizes a photography exhibition entitled “Portraits” by artist Yousef Nabeel on Thursday 8/5/2008. For more information contact the following number 043411367.

• Children’s City in Dubai has set a weekly programme for students to visit the “Sue” Dinosaur exhibition which is created by the Field Museum of Chicago, USA, and runs until May 23, 2008.

• Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research , an exhibition of Roaming Nobel Museum entitled “Alfred Nobel: Networks of Innovation” opened at Dubai Men’s College on March 30, 2008. The exhibition runs for two months.

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