Category: Entertainment

Busy Q2 Ahead for Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

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Busy Q2 Ahead for Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre is gearing up for a busy Q2 with a diverse portfolio of regional and global events scheduled to take place at the UAE capital’s premier event venue from April till the end of June 2019. The agenda includes the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA), 12th International Society of Paediatric OncologyRead more about Busy Q2 Ahead for Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre[...] Read More

Yas Gaming Festival Returns for 11 Days of Incredible Entertainment

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Yas Gaming Festival Returns for 11 Days of Incredible Entertainment This year’s Yas Gaming Festival returns to Yas Island just after Ramadan, in time for Eid al-Fitr celebrations, taking place at Yas Mall from Wednesday 5 June to Saturday 15 June. The festival promises to bring an immersive world of video games to Yas Mall with great activities for all ages. The event will alsoRead more about Yas Gaming Festival Returns for 11 Days of Incredible Entertainment[...] Read More

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Participates in Colours of Friendship Holi Festival

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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Participates in Colours of Friendship Holi Festival Ahead of its launch in April, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) participated in the Colours of Friendship Holi Festival to highlight India as its 2019 Guest of Honour. ADIBF’s attendance at last weekend’s festival, which was held in Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi, and last year’s announcement that India would the guest ofRead more about Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Participates in Colours of Friendship Holi Festival[...] Read More

Sheikh Zayed Book Award Aiming to Encourage Culture of Reading

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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Aiming to Encourage Culture of Reading The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, an initiative by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is organising two panels in March as part of the Month of Reading to help promote a culture of reading in the UAE. The first panel, titled “The Role of Literary Prizes in Increasing Readership”,Read more about Sheikh Zayed Book Award Aiming to Encourage Culture of Reading[...] Read More

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2019 Announces Theme and Programme Details

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Culture Summit 2018 The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced details of the programme for the third edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, which is set to run from 7 to 11 April at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. Under the theme ‘Cultural Responsibility & New Technology’, a programme featuringRead more about Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2019 Announces Theme and Programme Details[...] Read More

Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau to showcase its meetings and events expertise at IBTM Arabia

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press release Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is preparing to host IBTM Arabia, the leading event for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, in the emirate for three days starting tomorrow (25 March).Read more about Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau to showcase its meetings and events expertise at IBTM Arabia[...] Read More

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Unveils Winners of the 6th Creative Reader Competition

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In conjunction with the National Month of Reading, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) organised a ceremony at Manarat Al Saadiyat yesterday to honour the winners and participants of the 6th edition of the ‘Creative Reader’ Competition. The event, which was attended by HE Saif Saeed Ghobash, Undersecretary ofRead more about The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Unveils Winners of the 6th Creative Reader Competition[...] Read More

Mother of the Nation Festival 2019 Events Programme Revealed: Create – Cultivate – Celebrate

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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi today revealed the full programming of the Mother of the Nation Festival 2019. Residents and visitors to Abu Dhabi can experience an exciting line-up of fun-filled activities and family-friendly entertainment from 12 – 23 March, as the Festival returns to the city’s Corniche area. The eventRead more about Mother of the Nation Festival 2019 Events Programme Revealed: Create – Cultivate – Celebrate[...] Read More

The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi gears up for the regional premiere of Ragamala Dance Company’s multi-disciplinary show: “Written in Water”

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Written in Water by Ragamala Dance Company, be immersed in a creative world brought to life by a cast of US and Indian dancers, beautiful costumes, and live music by leading composer Amir elSaffar. The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is gearing up to host Ragamala Dance Company’s regional premiere of the multi-disciplinaryRead more about The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi gears up for the regional premiere of Ragamala Dance Company’s multi-disciplinary show: “Written in Water”[...] Read More

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Korean piano sensation Seong-Jin Cho enthrals Abu Dhabi audiences with enchanting Beethoven Piano Sonatas

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Throngs of classical music enthusiasts attend Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin performance at the Art Center at New York University Abu Dhabi The spectacular luxury Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort an enchanting backdrop for Cho’s second recital Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 10, 2017: Korean rising star and Chopin competition gold medallist Seong-Jin Cho captivated audiences forRead more about Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Korean piano sensation Seong-Jin Cho enthrals Abu Dhabi audiences with enchanting Beethoven Piano Sonatas[...] Read More