The Cultural Observer

• Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, sixteen graduating Abu Dhabi Women's College (ADWC) Applied Media students are showcasing their works in the annual Desert Rose Student Exhibition, from 1 to 11 June, at the Ghaf Art Gallery in Abu Dhabi.

• Under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage organizes an exhibition entitled “Mythical Impressions” of artist Reem Al Zaabi on Sunday, June 05, 2008.

• Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Abu Dhabi Festival for Culture, Heritage and Peoples’ Folklore kicked off at the Marine Sports Club in Abu Dhabi.

• Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage organizes a celebration of Heritage of Sudan at the closing of the Treasures from Sudan Exhibition from June 03- 05, 2008.

• Under the Patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Ghaf Gallery and the Higher Colleges of Technology will be organizing an art exhibition entitled “Desert Rose 2008” to showcase the works of the students. The exhibition will be held at 8pm on Sunday 1/6/2008 and will continue to the 11/6/2008. For more information contact the following number 02-6655332.

• The Abu-Dhabi Tourism Authority will be organizing the Abu-Dhabi Cultural, Heritage and Folklore Festival which will be launched on Monday 2/6/2008 at the Emirates Palace - Abu-Dhabi and will continue to the 7/6/2008.

• The Open Studio part of the Abu-Dhabi Culture and Heritage Authority will be starting workshops in Interior Design for more information contact the following number 026195357.

• The Abu-Dhabi Culture and Heritage Authority will be showing the Egyptian Film “Murjan Ahmed Murjan” at 5:30pm and at 8pm on Friday 6/6/2008.

• The Secretary General of Zayed Book Award, Mr. Rashid Al Ouraimi, announced the secretariat is now accepting entries for the third edition of the award until October 15, 2008.

• 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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• Under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage organizes an exhibition entitled “Mythical Impressions” of artist Reem Al Zaabi on Sunday, June 05, 2008.

• 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.

• Under the Patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Ghaf Gallery and the Higher Colleges of Technology will be organizing an art exhibition entitled “Desert Rose 2008” to showcase the works of the students. The exhibition will be held at 8pm on Sunday 1/6/2008 and will continue to the 11/6/2008. For more information contact the following number 02-6655332.

• The Abu-Dhabi Tourism Authority will be organizing the Abu-Dhabi Cultural, Heritage and Folklore Festival which will be launched on Monday 2/6/2008 at the Emirates Palace - Abu-Dhabi and will continue to the 7/6/2008.

• The Open Studio part of the Abu-Dhabi Culture and Heritage Authority will be starting workshops in Interior Design for more information contact the following number 026195357.

• The Abu-Dhabi Culture and Heritage Authority will be showing the Egyptian Film “Murjan Ahmed Murjan” at 5:30pm and at 8pm on Friday 6/6/2008.

• The Secretary General of Zayed Book Award, Mr. Rashid Al Ouraimi, announced the secretariat is now accepting entries for the third edition of the award until October 15, 2008.

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The Cultural Observer

• 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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The Cultural Observer

• 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

• An art exhibition to showcase the works of the Syrian artist Mohammed Yousef Dayoub entitled “Waiting” will be held at 7:30pm, Sunday 25/5/2008 and will continue to 25/6/2008.

• As part of the Culture office in the Egyptian Embassy – Abu-Dhabi activities, an Arabic literary evening will be held at 8pm on Sunday 25/5/2008 at the Culture office.

• 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.

• An Arabic lecture entitled “International ethics: Range and Limits” held by Taha Abd Al Rahman will be held at 8pm on Monday 26/5/2008 at the Cultural Foundation – Abu-Dhabi.

• 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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The Cultural Observer

• 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.

• On 19/5/2008 the judging committee for the documentary film competition “Document your creativity ….the Nation, your Inspiration” which is organized by Anansi Foundation for Media Production in cooperation with television Sama Dubai.

• “Picasso Era Forum” organized by “Canvas Education” in cooperation with the Christies will be held from 19 – 20 of May 2008 at Emirates Palace – Abu-Dhabi.

• Gaf Gallery at Abu-Dhabi is organizing an art exhibition entitled “Digital Harmony…..Emirati Digital Art exhibition” from 5 – 15 May 2008.

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• “Picasso Era Forum” organized by “Canvas Education” in cooperation with the Christies will be held from 19 – 20 of May 2008 at Emirates Palace – Abu-Dhabi.

• The Abu-Dhabi Culture and Heritage Authority will be organizing an Arabic lecture held by Mr. Jawdet Saeed at 7:30pm on Wednesday 14/5/2008, Ibn Majed Hall at the Cultural Foundation – Abu-Dhabi.

• Gaf Gallery at Abu-Dhabi is organizing an art exhibition entitled “Digital Harmony…..Emirati Digital Art exhibition” from 5 – 15 May 2008.

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The Cultural Observer

• Gaf Gallery at Abu-Dhabi is organizing an art exhibition entitled “Digital Harmony…..Emirati Digital Art exhibition” from 5 – 15 May 2008.

• The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage organizes a series of cultural activities that include screening of documentaries, lectures and concerts from May 01-06, 2008. For further information, please contact 02 6195338.

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The Cultural Observer

• Gaf Gallery at Abu-Dhabi is organizing an art exhibition entitled “Digital Harmony…..Emirati Digital Art exhibition” from 5 – 15 May 2008.

• The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage organizes a series of cultural activities that include screening of documentaries, lectures and concerts from May 01-06, 2008. For further information, please contact 02 6195338.

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• The British Council in collaboration with the Abu-Dhabi Culture & Arts Authority will be holding a musical performance for the artist Eduardo Neibla on Sunday 20/4/2008, as well as a series of lectures and workshops to be held at the “Bait Al Oud” Oud house – Abu-Dhabi at Monday 21/4/2008. For more information contact the following number 026195328.

• Blind Printers part of The Zayed Higher Foundation for Humanitarian care, People with special needs and Minor's affairs in collaboration with Zayed University in Abu-Dhabi, will be organizing a press conference to announce Brail Reading competition for the Blind. The press conference will be held at the Zayed University Auditorium – Abu-Dhabi.

• Gaf Art Gallery in Abu-Dhabi is organizing an exhibition to showcase the works of various artists entitled “ The First Drop of rain” from 7 – 20 of April 2008

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The Cultural Observer

• Gaf Art Gallery in Abu-Dhabi is organizing an exhibition to showcase the works of various artists entitled “ The First Drop of rain” from 7 – 20 of April 2008

• The first ever exhibition of a Brazilian artist in the UAE will be held in Abu Dhabi from April 07 to 16, 2008. Artist Elizabeth Olival” will show her artworks under the theme “Sleeping Beauty” at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi.

• Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage organizes the 4th Festival for Indian Films from April 07 to 11, 2008 at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi.

• The Abu-Dhabi Culture & Heritage Department in cooperation with the Emirates Book Union will be organizing a poetry evening at 7:30pm on Monday 7/4/2008.

• The Abu-Dhabi Culture & Heritage Authority in Abu-Dhabi is organizing an Arabic lecture headed by Humaid Saeed Al Mansouri at 7:30pm on Wednesday 9/4/2008 at the Cultural Foundation, Abu-Dhabi.

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