Abu Dhabi’s November Events Round Up
Festivals, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Workshops
Publishers at Al Ain Book Festival 2024: Technology Supports Publishing Industry and Creates a New Generation of Readers
Publishers participating in the Al Ain Book Festival 2024, organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), asserted the importance of leveraging modern technology to support the publishing industry, highlighting the need to invest in the next generation of writers to deliver high-quality content that keeps pace with the rapid developments of the modern era.
World Premiere, Commissioned by ADMAF “Hamour Doesn’t Leave the Cubicle”
NYU Abu Dhabi’s (NYUAD) The Art Center will stage the world premier of ‘Hamour Doesn’t Leave the Cubicle’ (هامور لا يغادر المكتب) on October 18-19.
Get Ready for Anime Mania in Abu Dhabi: Animenia Festival Unleashes an Unforgettable Celebration of Anime Like Never Before!
From 23 to 27 October, Animenia Abu Dhabi invites Anime fans to escape to Neo-Tokyo with Nippon-inspired live entertainment, world-famous anime directors, voice actors, manga artists, video game creators, cosplayers, and characters from hit shows including Naruto, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Hello Kitty.
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Announces the Winner of ADMAF Design Fund Award – IV Edition 2024
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, in partnership with L’ÉCOLE Middle East School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, is proud to announce the winner of the prestigious ADMAF Design Fund Award – IV Edition 2024. This initiative aims to empower cultural industries and support young designers from the UAE in their journey towards artistic excellence and professional development.
ADMAF and UAE Embassy to the Republic of Korea present ‘Art @ Embassies’
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), in collaboration with the UAE Embassy to the Republic of Korea, is pleased to announce the third edition of ‘Art @ Embassies’, a cultural diplomacy initiative that showcases Emirati culture and supports creativity exchange by presenting the work of pioneering Emirati artists.
Abu Dhabi Festival and Robert Townson Productions Deliver a Spectacular World Premiere: ‘Pictures at an Exhibition – The Paintings of Bob Peak’
The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles hosted an extraordinary fusion of music and art last weekend with the world premiere of ‘Pictures at an Exhibition: The Paintings of Bob Peak’. The extraordinary musical commission, produced by Abu Dhabi Festival in collaboration with Robert Townson Productions, bridges generations, genres and cultures to pay homage to the late Bob Peak – a legendary and iconic artist whose work continues to inspire today.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum Open Applications for AED1m Research Fund until 20 July 2024
Building on the success of the inaugural grant scheme in 2023, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE currently under construction on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, have launched the second round of the Zayed National Museum Research Fund. The fund continues to uphold the legacy of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, while fostering research into the culture and history of the nation.
Spectacular Fontana Show at Yas Island Mesmerize Capital’s Visitors
Get ready for an exhilarating experience as Cirque Du Liban and Miral join forces to introduce the sensational Fontana Show to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi!
Abu Dhabi Festival Presents The New York Arabic Orchestra and Layth Sidiq in Washington, DC, Premiere
Abu Dhabi Festival proudly presented an extraordinary cultural event as The New York Arabic Orchestra (NYAO) and the renowned musician and composer Layth Sidiq made their debut in Washington, DC. This remarkable performance, presented in collaboration with the Middle East Institute (MEI) and The Barns at Wolf Trap, was a captivating exploration of the world of Arabic music and culture.
