UAE | Heritage and Culture
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Saturday May 26
Logistic worries no more, artists focus on craftsmanship
Website encourages amateur talent by marketing works of art
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Friday May 25
Designer of a creative haven
The visionary in Abdul Monem Bin Eisa Alserkal saw the derelict Al Quoz industrial zone as an art quarter. His dedication turned the dream to reality. Today the businessman nurtures a much grander goal
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Thursday May 24
Enjoy a unique experience in the heart of Sharjah
A new museum explores the rich history of the UAE
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Sunday May 20
Sharjah museums highlight heritage
Their role in attracting tourists lauded
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Friday May 18
Dubai to have its 15th museum
The facility will be dedicated to Emirati poet Al Aqaili
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Saturday May 12
Residents make a strong case for more public art
Exhibition aims to engage artists with the community
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Thursday May 10
Photo exhibition reveals the spirit of old Mexico
Show in Dubai aims to reach out to expatriates
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Saturday May 5
Moulding clay drives the blues away
Pottery can be therapeutic for people with depression and bipolar disorder, experts say
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Saturday May 5
Looking at life through the eyes of Emirati women
Work of the seven photographers spans desertscapes, wildlife and traditional architecture
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Friday Apr 27
Chinese Muslim tradition celebrated
Troupe from Ningxia performs intricate ‘Eight Treasure Tea' custom and traditional dance
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Wednesday Apr 25
Chinese cultural extravaganza begins
Artistic troupes will stage performances
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Tuesday Apr 24
Tracing great British explorer’s 65-year-old journey in the Empty Quarter
Dubai-based adventurer Adrian Hayes and his two Emirati companions Saeed Rashed Al Mesafry and Ghafan Mohammed Al Jabry traverse the world’s largest sand desert
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Friday Apr 20
Campaign to educate UAE children about heritage
Municipality wants to build enthusiasm
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Thursday Apr 19
Emiratis sign pledge to preserve heritage
Initiative aims to regain national identity
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Thursday Apr 19
New cultural centre offers a taste of Emirati lifestyle
Majid opens heritage hub at Al Kuwait Primary School
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Wednesday Apr 18
Second Cultural Centre opens in Dubai
The centre is part of the three planned heritage hubs in public schools
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Tuesday Apr 17
Palm Jebel Ali to open Heritage Island eco-park
Visitors invited get a glimpse of Bedouin cultural practices
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Monday Apr 16
Heritage Week activities will offer a glimpse of Emirati culture
Falconry, stamps and photography exhibitions to attract visitors
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Sunday Apr 15
Heritage Week kicks off in Dubai
The campaign will also announce a new "Heritage Footprint" initiative
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Saturday Apr 14
Dubai aims to protect 220 historic buildings by 2016
So far, 160 historic buildings, including forts, watch towers, old city, houses, mosques and markets, have been restored and by 2016, the Architectural Heritage Department plans to take this number up to 220
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Thursday Apr 12
Dubai pupil enters UN Art for Peace competition
Dominic is one of four entrants from UAE
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Wednesday Apr 11
Tour provides insight into pearl diving
EMEG and Jumeirah Group join hands to promote rich traditions of the country
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Tuesday Apr 10
Traditional treat for visitors to Sharjah festival
Events to be held across the emirate with food workshops and various other activities to celebrate diversity and culture
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Monday Apr 9
Streets of India come alive in photographer's exhibition
Expat travels across country to shoot common man
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Wednesday Apr 4
Visitors can partake of Emirati culture during fest
Sharjah Heritage Days to showcase traditional dances, customs, food
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Community Reports
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Warming up to ‘Mobilise the Earth' theme
Dubai school dedicates a whole week to celebrating Earth Day with can-collection drives, sapling plantation and painting competition among others
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Drivers using mobiles put others' lives at risk
Speeding is dangerous for the driver and other motorists
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Supporting the needy with food supplies
Group of families engaged in serving isolated labour community hopes to motivate more people to help underprivileged and hungry
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Leukaemia boy granted wish to meet footballer
Emirati meets hero Al Qahtani, Al Ain team
