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Natural history of the UAE,
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HISTORY & TRADITIONS - CULTURE
 Ministry of Culture opens music training centre
Posted on 11/08/2008
Executive Director of Cultural and fine arts affairs at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development Bilal al-Budoor opened here on Sunday the centre for musical studies and the piano school. The opening of the institute under the patronage of the Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development HE Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais was attended by ambassador of a number of European countries, media persons and music enthusiasts. – Emirates News Agency, WAM
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 ADACH launches volunteers' group to promote UAE’s culture and heritage
Posted on 07/08/2008
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) has launched a volunteers' group to help protect the cultural heritage of the emirate. Director General of ADACH Mohammed Khalaf Al-Mazroui said that the Volunteers' group named 'al-Faza' will also carry out services for creating public awareness for the preservation of the cultural heritage, and will liaise with social organisations to achieve this goal. – Emirates News Agency, WAM
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 'House of Poetry' comes into being
Posted on 09/07/2008
Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the establishment of the "House of Poetry", a centre for researching and documenting Arabic poetry and strengthening its presence and profile within the Arab world and beyond.
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation has been mandated to set up the initiative that will promote classical and contemporary Arabic poetry. It will also facilitate the interaction
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![]() UAE Cultural centre opened in Seoul
Posted on 07/07/2008
In a bid to showcase the UAE culture, heritage and modern development, the UAE Embassy in Seoul has opened a cultural centre. "Today, renovation works in the UAE Embassy have been completed. Designed to feature the UAE's architectural heritage, the new embassy premises will also house a UAE cultural centre", said UAE Ambassador to S. Korea Abdullah Mohammed Abdul Wahid Al Mueina. The new centre which will be located in one of the floors will serve to highlight the historical role played for
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 Creation of Nabati poetry academy prompted by success of TV shows
Posted on 06/07/2008
The success of the television programmes Prince of Poets and Millions Poet has inspired the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation to establish the UAE's first Nabati poetry academy to embrace the revival of the historic art. Budding poets are already enrolling in the academy, which will open for its first classes in August. Students from countries such as Oman, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have also shown interest.
The courses will target adults and will be held during evenings and weekends. Founded by
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 Cultural District set to lead in green initiative
Posted on 23/06/2008
The Cultural District of Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island is set to become a world leader among the most environment-friendly and sustainable communities with a twin global and compulsory local green building ratings and certifications.
Saadiyat will be next to the Dh55 billion zero-carbons and zero-car Masdar City in terms of the best green community, with the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) initiative to pursue Leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification
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 Abu Dhabi Turathna initiative attracts wide Emirati interest
Posted on 08/06/2008
A project that seeks to preserve and revive Emirati handicrafts has attracted wide interest among UAE women, said Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH).
The initiative, which was launched under the umbrella of ADACH, is expected to highlight the authenticity of traditional crafts and its great value in the UAE.
Turathna - meaning our heritage - aims to develop Emirati cultural products and skills, in a bid to transfer the
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 ADACH releases five-year strategy
Posted on 01/06/2008
Harnessing its mission to safeguard, manage and enhance national heritage, while promoting and encouraging creativity in the fields of arts and culture, Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) has released its five-year strategy.
The launching ceremony held at the Emirates Palace on Thursday evening was attended by Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and Chairman of ADACH HE Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Director General of ADACH Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazroui, a number of
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![]() Emiratis urged to register their antique handicrafts
Posted on 21/05/2008
If it's old, hand-made and 100 per cent Emirati, bring it to the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi and have it registered. This is Turathna (Arabic for "our heritage"), the latest initiative launched by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH). Part of a larger project of Emirati heritage preservation, Turathna aims at encouraging young Emiratis to carry on their parents' traditions by giving handicrafts a priceless cultural value.
In this respect, anyone owning authentic
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 Vice President opens new headquarters of Culture and Sciences Symposium in Dubai
Posted on 18/05/2008
Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, sponsored the 20th anniversary of the Culture and Sciences Symposium in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed inaugurated the Dh80 million new headquarters to kick start four-day-celebration. He toured the sections of the new building amid applause of board chairman and members of the symposium.
At the theatre of symposium, Sheikh Mohammed was commended for his sustained support to the cultural and literary
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 ADACH at Cannes Film Festival
Posted on 17/05/2008
Film industry experts turned out in large numbers at the pavilion of Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) at the 61st Cannes Film Festival which started on 14th May.
ADACH's participation in the festival seeks to set up dialogue and cooperation with the world's most prolific movie makers, artists and industry experts.
The ADACH delegation to the Festival is headed by its Director General Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazroui, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Middle East
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 Arabic language is the cornerstone of national identity - Minister
Posted on 05/05/2008
methodology for teaching Arabic language. Minister of Education Dr. Hanif Hassan said that a new syllabus and a set of teaching techniques incorporating the modern applications of Arabic language will soon be introduced to the schools in the country. The new methodology will be more attractive to students and they will be trained to use the language in the modern contexts, the minister said.
The minister was speaking at a special ceremony held at his office in Dubai to honour the Emirati
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 UAE's Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, Spain's
Posted on 04/05/2008
Casa Arabe to enhance cultural cooperation
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF) on Tuesday has joined hands with Casa Arabe, a Madrid-based not-for-profit establishment, to enhance culture cooperation between Spain and the Arab world, according to MBRF. Casa Arabe is an international institute active in Arab and Islamic world studies. It was created with the mission to strengthen and consolidate Spain's multifaceted relationship with Arab countries, and to promote its role as
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![]() Arab League Chief receives Abu Dhabi cultural delegation
Posted on 19/04/2008
Cairo - Arab League's Secretary General Amr Mousa received on Thursday a delegation from the organizing committee for the forthcoming Abu Dhabi Cultural, Heritage and Folklore Festival. The festival slated to be held in June in the UAE capital will bring together cultural troupes from over 60 countries.
The first ever mega cultural event of its kind in Abu Dhabi is organised under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Supreme chairperson of the Family Development Foundation and
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 Media a key component of national identity: Ibrahim Al Abed
Posted on 17/04/2008
Media plays a key role in asserting national identity and disseminating its message among the masses, says Ibrahim Al Abed, Director General of the National Media Council.
In the session dedicated to discuss media role in the national identity, held as part of the ongoing national identity conference, Al Abed the UAE media has witnessed a significant transformation, taking advantage of the unique population structure and the rapid socio-economic changes. "The comprehensive development taking
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