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27th Jun 2018H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, Honours the 2nd Edition of the Cultural Excellence Fellowship Graduates
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and British Council Celebrate Creative Entrepreneurship with the Cultural Excellence Fellowship 2018
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29th Apr 2018Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) celebrates the Year of Zayed and presents cultural publications and initiatives at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the 28th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) is currently underway at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) ...
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24th Apr 2018Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Teatro Real Sign Letter of Cooperation
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has signed a Letter of Cooperation (LoC) with Teatro Real, Spain’s leading opera house and one of the most important cultural institutions in the country. Upholding long-standing principles of intercultural dialogue, the agreement marks the commemoration ...
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22nd Apr 2018Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Empowers Emerging Young Media Leaders of the UAE
Zayed University College of Communication & Media Sciences has recently hosted an interactive forum held in partnership with Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and in association with Total. The ‘Media Ethics In The Digital World’ Forum, which was held at the university’s ...
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30th Mar 2018Spain’s National Dance Company Thrills Abu Dhabi Festival Audiences With a Spectacular and Quintessentially Spanish Performance
Arab World Debut of Don Quixote performed by the Compañía Nacional de Danza as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2018
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29th Mar 2018Exceptional Piano Prodigies Delight Abu Dhabi Festival Audiences as Part of The Recital Series
Masters and prodigies from the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel take to the stage at NYU Abu Dhabi to present The Bach Project – concertos for two, three and four pianos
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29th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival 2018’s Landmark Headline Exhibition From Barcelona to Abu Dhabi – Works from the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) in dialogue with the Emirates Draws to a Successful Close
Iconic exhibition and Abu Dhabi Festival Visual Arts Education Programme welcomes over 5,700 visitors after six and a half successful weeks
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27th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival Award presented to Abdulhussain Abdulredha
Late Kuwaiti comic legend honoured for his outstanding artistic achievements in theatre and television in the Gulf and beyond
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26th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 Brings the Sarod Master to the Capital
Renowned Indian maestro, Amjad Ali Khan, demonstrates his status as one of the greatest living Indian musicians – showcasing the introspective sound of the classical Indian musical instrument in an evening of expressive and entrancing sounds
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25th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 Audiences Dazzled by an Electrifying and Immersive Multimedia Spectacle Blending Classical Music with Innovative Live Visualisations
Contemporary and classical pieces by innovative composers Philip Glass, Steve Reich and Maurice Ravel brought vividly to life with enrapturing live visualisations
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25th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 Celebrates Legendary Actor Abdulhussain Abdulredha with a special Public Performance by the Country’s Emerging Creative Talent
Performance was the culmination of the UAE Theatre Circle training programme
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24th Mar 2018Pioneering Arab Musicians Merge Past and Present at Abu Dhabi Festival’s ‘Festival in the Park’
Three-day celebration continues with live performances, workshops, and film screenings for all the family at Umm Al Emarat Park
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23rd Mar 2018Three Nights of Outdoor Culture and Music for All as ‘Festival in the Park’ Returns to the Capital, With An Eclectic Line up of Stars of World Music
Live performances, workshops, and film screenings bring good music and good times to Umm Al Emarat Park
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22nd Mar 2018‘Pink Martini’ Arrive in the Capital from the World’s Most Glamorous Stages to Take Abu Dhabi Festival Audiences on a Round-the-World Musical Adventure
Band brings together international musical genres with a multilingual repertoire across vintage and contemporary pop, jazz and classical
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20th Mar 2018Tanusree Shankar Brings a Euphoric, Emotional and Entrancing Production to Abu Dhabi Festival Audiences
Acclaimed Indian choreographer’s renowned dance company brings Rumi’s ‘Human Being’ to life, with a vivid interpretation drawing on and innovating Indian dance traditions.
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19th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival Debate Series Explores UAE’s Creative and Cultural Industries Through a Diverse Programme of Talks and Discussions by Global Cultural Leaders
Guest speakers include Celeste Schenck, President of the American University of Paris (AUP); and Mauro Bucarelli, Artistic Manager of the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
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18th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 Live Music Programme to Heal Mind and Soul at Hospitals Across UAE
Continuing the pioneering work by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) in advocating therapeutic music within healthcare environments, the Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 has brought back the annual series of live recitals and performances by young Emirati musicians. The Music in Hospitals programme, ...
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18th Mar 2018‘The Sinatra of the Arab World’ Charms with a Night of Swing and Jazz during UAE Debut at Abu Dhabi Festival 2018
Palestinian singer and composer, Omar Kamal, captivated audiences in an enchanting evening of emotional classics inspired by legendary icons
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17th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival is Set to Host A Spectacular Outdoor Celebration with the Return of ‘Festival in the Park’
Eclectic live performances, workshops, and film screenings will be hosted on 22nd, 23rd and 24th March at Umm Al Emarat Park
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17th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Empowers Emerging Young Media Leaders of the UAE
2018 edition celebrates a decade of success for the programme, with an interactive forum connecting the future generations of the UAE media landscape with industry leaders
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16th Mar 2018Debora Voigt And Bechara Moufarrej Captivate Audiences with an Exquisite and Intimate Evening of Opera, Art Songs and Broadway Classics at Abu Dhabi Festival 2018
One of the world’s greatest sopranos performs for the first time in the Arab world, in a unique partnership with the beloved Lebanese tenor
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15th Mar 2018Sublime World Premiere by Emirati Composer Ihab Darwish dazzles Abu Dhabi Festival Audience
The composer’s first work Waves of My Life was performed by the Beethoven Academy Orchestra to a rapturous audience at the Emirates Palace Auditorium
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14th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival Continues to Nurture Emirati and Regional Creative Talent with the Young Filmmakers’ Circle
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation in association with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) hosts special film screenings and panel discussion with leading film industry practitioners
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14th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival Continues to Foster the Love of Arabic Literature with Riwaq Al Adab Wal Kitab
Collaboration between Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and the Emirates Writers’ Union to publish sixteen works by leading Emirati authors
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13th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 Celebrates Outstanding Young Innovation with the TOTAL Design Commission Award
2017/2018 Award presented to Amira Al Zaarooni for innovative volunteering scheme
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12th Mar 2018H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, and H.E. Paolo Gentiloni, Prime Minister of Italy attend Performance by one of the World’s Pre-Eminent Orchestras at Abu Dhabi Festival 2018
Esteemed conductor Sir Antonio Pappano received the prestigious Abu Dhabi Festival Award in recognition of his outstanding services to music
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10th Mar 2018International Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 Panel Considers the Processes and Motivations Behind Collecting Art
Bringing together renowned art critic and curator from Barcelona, Montse Badia with Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, founder of Barjeel Art Foundation and prominent cultural commentator, the discussion explored contemporary collecting within local and international contexts
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9th Mar 2018Spectacular Dance Extravaganza by Merchants of Bollywood is an Electrifying Opening to the Abu Dhabi Festival 2018
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, joins the audience for a vivid homage to the world’s largest and most prolific film industry – Bollywood
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9th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Gulf Capital Award Outstanding Arab Creativity and Artistic Achievement at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2018
Winning entries of The Gulf Capital – ADMAF Creativity Award 2018 and The Gulf Capital – Abu Dhabi Festival Visual Arts Award 2017 unveiled at Emirates Palace
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6th Mar 2018The Ministry of Science Returned to the UAE with a BANG!
UK’s favourite science team welcomed audiences to their inaugural Arabic performances, taking children and adults alike on a journey through the fascinating world of science
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5th Mar 2018Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Announces Call for Entries for The Gulf Capital – Abu Dhabi Festival Visual Arts Award 2018
Fifth edition of annual competition for artworks inspired by the Abu Dhabi Festival headline exhibition now open for entries
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20th Feb 2018Outstanding Arab World Debut by Sensational Violinist Nicola Benedetti Reveals the Depth of the Renowned Abu Dhabi Festival 2018
Region’s foremost celebration of arts and culture welcomes illustrious artists and performers for a sublime programme showcasing UAE creativity and international cultural wealth
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12th Feb 201815th Abu Dhabi Festival Kicks Off Next Week with Internationally Renowned Headline Artists from the Worlds of Dance, Opera, Classical Music and More!
Region’s largest arts and culture event celebrates ‘Year of Zayed’ and recognises India as ‘Country of Honour’
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7th Feb 2018Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 Programme of International Commissions Starts with Carmen at Royal Opera House, London
Eighteen international performances to also include Naseer Shamma’s tribute to legendary icon Is’haq Al Mawsili, and Tarek Yamani’s international tour of his original work celebrating the rhythms of the Gulf.
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5th Feb 2018Nujoom al Ghanem Discusses Documentary Honouring the Life and Times of the Late Hassan Sharif at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2018
Panel discussion organised as part of diverse programme of events accompanying ADF18’s headline visual arts exhibition, ‘From Barcelona to Abu Dhabi – Works from the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) in dialogue with the Emirates’
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4th Feb 2018Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 Kicks Off Visual Arts Programme with opening of ‘From Barcelona to Abu Dhabi’ – Works from the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) in dialogue with the Emirates
Landmark exhibition is the first Arab World presentation of one of the most significant contemporary art collections in Europe, featuring works by more than 70 artists, including 20 Emiratis, and showcasing 90 years of contemporary art
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23rd Jan 2018Abu Dhabi Festival Marks Indian Republic Day with Special Offer on Performances Celebrating Indian Culture
15th Abu Dhabi Festival – a month-long festival of arts and culture – will celebrate the cultural wealth of India as the ‘Country of Honour’ with a variety of exhilarating performances by leading Indian artists and musicians Three-day sale from January 24 -26 will offer a 50% discount on tickets ...
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23rd Jan 2018Abu Dhabi Festival Continues its Investment in UAE Theatre – supporting the next generation of acting talent through intensive and inspiring programme.
Third edition of the annual UAE Theatre Circle welcomes emerging Emirati and Arab actors into an intensive, three-week theatre training course
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20th Dec 2017Abu Dhabi Festival Announces Open Call for Emerging Actors to Participate in UAE Theatre Circle
Third edition of innovative and inspiring theatre training course now open for applications from Emirati and Arab actors. Deadline to submit applications is 13th January 2018
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13th Dec 2017Abu Dhabi Festival Early Bird discount offers 25% off all tickets purchased by December 31st
Give the Gift of Culture this Holiday Season
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27th Nov 2017Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Announces Internationally Renowned Headline Acts for the Abu Dhabi Festival 2018
15th Abu Dhabi Festival – a month-long festival of arts and culture – to be held in March 2018, celebrating the ‘Year of Zayed’ and the cultural wealth of India as the ‘Country of Honour’.
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26th Nov 2017Abu Dhabi Festival Celebrates 100 Years of the Anthem of the Tangos
Celebratory concert in collaboration with the Embassay of Uruguay marked the centenary of the most iconic tango of all time, performed by world-renowned Uruguayan bandoneònist and his band, accompanied by the Ambassador of Uruguay to the UAE
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15th Nov 2017Abu Dhabi Festival Celebrates 100 Years of ‘La Cumparsita’
Special concert marking the centenary of the Anthem of the Tango will be held at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi on 23 November 2017
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12th Nov 2017H.E. Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo Receives Highest French Order of Merit – The Chevalier Insigna in the French National Order of the Legion of Honor
Founder of Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation awarded highest French order of merit, the Chevalier Insigna in the French National Order of the Legion of Honor as decreed by the President of France
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7th Nov 2017Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation at Abu Dhabi Art 2017: Connecting Artists, Collectors, and Enthusiasts through The Nationals’ Gallery
The ADMAF Pavilion at Abu Dhabi Art will offer visitors the opportunity to encounter more than 100 Emirati artists across three generations of creative practitioners through the unique online platform, The Nationals’ Gallery.
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22nd Oct 2017Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Shares Artistic and Cultural Knowledge at Zayed Al Khair Convoy
Activities and events hosted by the Foundation nurture and inspire the Convoy’s visitors through music, arts and literature
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15th Sep 2017Emirati artists join ADMAF Founder to open ADMAF’s landmark exhibition ‘Portrait of a Nation’ at Berlin Art Week 2017
Seminal exhibition of UAE contemporary art to run for six weeks in the heart of Germany, accompanied by a dynamic educational programme to celebrate the power of creativity as a catalyst for dialogue and understanding
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29th Aug 2017Abu Dhabi Festival brings landmark exhibition of Emirati art to Berlin Art Week
Largest ever exhibition of Emirati art ever to be staged in Europe will see 30 Emirati artists travelling to Berlin for the opening
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22nd May 2017Abu Dhabi Festival Award presented to Dr. Ghassan Salamé
Chair of the Arab Fund for Arts & Culture, former Lebanese Minister of Culture and Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General recognised for his outstanding contribution to the cultural sector of the Arab world
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3rd May 2017Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Renowned Visual Artist Christo Sign Letter of Cooperation
Building on a five-year partnership with the acclaimed environmental artist, the cooperation will see continued collaboration to nurture the creative talent in the UAE
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1st May 2017Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation celebrate literature, knowledge and culture at ADIBF 2017
Second consecutive attendance at the fair highlights the Foundation’s long-term commitment to literary expression, the documentation of art and culture and the power of books to strengthen culture and knowledge
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1st May 2017SECOND EDITION OF THE CULTURAL EXCELLENCE FELLOWSHIP (CEF) LAUNCHES
Professional entrepreneurship programme devised by Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and British Council continues to contribute to the rapidly growing UAE creative and cultural industries
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17th Apr 2017Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and American University of Sharjah sign Memorandum of Understanding
Partnership will see the continuation of the Foundation’s investment across outreach initiatives, faculty and students projects, lectures, workshops and talks to enhance academic studies in the arts and humanities
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16th Apr 2017Huda & Mohamed Kanoo Award 2017 bestowed upon American University of Sharjah Students following art exhibit at Abu Dhabi Festival
Winning artwork ‘Wihda (Unity)’ was displayed at Emirates Palace during the Abu Dhabi Festival
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11th Apr 2017Abu Dhabi Festival’s ‘Art of Nature’ Exhibition Continues with Second ‘Artists in Conversation’ Session
Leading Emirati artist Azza Al Qubaisi spoke of her work ‘Seeds of Marine Life, and looked back on her mentorship experience in the UK with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi commissioned artist Gill Parker
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10th Apr 2017Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Ewa’a Shelters for Victims of Human Trafficking open a five-day long art exhibition, presenting and selling pieces created by survivors of human trafficking
‘Silent Voices V’ Exhibition by Survivors of Human Trafficking raises awareness and funds for Ewa’a Shelters Network
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2nd Apr 2017Sensational Silk Road Ensemble and Internationally Revered Cellist Yo-Yo Ma bring the 2017 Abu Dhabi Festival to a close
The multicultural collaboration featuring 18-time GRAMMY Award-winner and UN Messenger of Peace Yo-Yo Ma receive a rapturous reception from the sold-out Abu Dhabi Festival audience
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2nd Apr 2017Abu Dhabi Festival’s ‘The Art of Nature’ exhibition continues with ‘Artists in Conversation’ series
Leading UAE-based commissioned artists Michael Rice, Anjali Srinivasan and Roberto Lopardo discussed the creative process behind works inspired by the UAE natural world – featured in the exhibition marking the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s 20th anniversary
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30th Mar 2017‘Queen of Fado’ Mariza makes sensational UAE debut at Emirates Palace
Internationally celebrated World Music star Mariza brings her inimitable fado style to Abu Dhabi Festival
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30th Mar 2017Arab Artists Enthral Audiences Across the Globe as through Abu Dhabi Festival’s International Commissions
International presentations include the Syrian Expat Philharmonic Orchestra in Germany and Belgium and the world tour of acclaimed opera ‘Kalîla Wa Dimna’
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28th Mar 2017Legendary jazz musician makes his second appearance at the Abu Dhabi Festival following a sensational sold-out performance in 2010
Back by Popular Demand, Nine-Time Grammy Award Winner Wynton Marsalis Returns to the Abu Dhabi Festival
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28th Mar 2017The Gulf Capital – Abu Dhabi Festival Visual Arts Award 2017 Now Open for Entries
Annual competition for artworks inspired by the Abu Dhabi Festival visual arts exhibition now accepting entries
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28th Mar 2017Abu Dhabi Festival Celebrates Arabic Literature with Riwaq Al Adab Wal Kitab
Collaboration between Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and the Emirates Writer’s Union to publish six works by leading Emirati authors
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26th Mar 2017One of Asia’s Finest Orchestras Dazzle Abu Dhabi Festival Audiences in their Arab World Debut
Critically acclaimed China’s National Centre For The Performing Arts orchestra inspire and delight at two Abu Dhabi Festival concerts
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24th Mar 2017Five-time GRAMMY Award-Winner Tomatito delights Abu Dhabi Festival audience with passionate debut performance
The most pre-eminent Spanish guitarist of his generation, Tomatito demonstrated his extraordinary talent
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22nd Mar 2017Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and London’s Southbank Centre sign Letter of Cooperation
Partnership with Britain’s largest cultural institution will see joint commissions, artistic creations and educational initiatives
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20th Mar 2017Tarek Yamani Dazzles Audience with World Premiere of the Abu Dhabi Festival Commission ‘Peninsular’
Eclectic performance by critically acclaimed pianist brings the 2017 Festival Recital Series to a close with an exhilarating evening of jazz
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20th Mar 2017Rising virtuoso Juan Pérez Floristán enchants Abu Dhabi Festival audience in his Arab World Debut
Ferocious young talent delights with a spectacular piano repertoire in partnership with Spain’s Reina Sofia School of Music
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18th Mar 2017Afra Atiq wins The Gulf Capital – ADMAF Creativity Award 2017
Annual award rewards young, creative Emiratis in the visual arts, performing arts, literature, animation and film
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16th Mar 2017Salem Brahimi’s multi-award winning film ‘Let Them Come’ screened at the Abu Dhabi Festival
The Mediterranean chronicle adapted from the celebrated novel by Arezki Mellal is screened at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi followed by a fascinating panel discussion
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16th Mar 2017Saudi Arabian Superstar Mohamed Abdo, ‘The Artist of the Arabs’ enthrals audiences in opening headline performance of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2017
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan joins the audience for an evening of exceptional melodies with Saudi Arabia’s most revered musician
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16th Mar 2017ADMAF AND ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abu Dhabi University, acknowledging the existence of common principles and goals, and areas of common interest for joint collaboration in the fields of culture and education. The agreement was signed ...
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1st Feb 2017Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Honour the 2016 Mubadala Design Commission Award Winner
Young Emirati Architect Mona Abdullah Al Ali wins with her design, ‘Enlightenment House’
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27th Nov 2016Cultural Excellence Fellowship - Apply now!
presented by ADMAF & British Council
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27th Nov 2016HODA Al KHAMIS-KANOO AWARDED COMMANDER OF THE ROYAL ORDER OF ISABELLA THE CATHOLIC BY HIS MAJESTY FELIPE VI, KING OF SPAIN
In a ceremony presided over by HM King Juan Carlos, the award commemorates ADMAF Founder’s long-standing contribution to UAE–Spain cultural relations
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21st Nov 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Recognises Emirati Creative Achievement
Winners of The Gulf Capital–Abu Dhabi Festival Visual Arts Award & The ADMAF Comic Arts Award commended by ADMAF Patron, UAE Minister of Culture & Knowledge Development. The 10th Young Media Leaders sees total number of Emirati graduating students exceed 200
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15th Nov 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation at Abu Dhabi Art 2016: inspiring collectors and celebrating the nation with The ADMAF Art Collection
ADMAF inspires and informs artists and collectors with the first ever exhibition of The ADMAF Art Collection; the first ever Emirati artwork donated to one of the world’s finest museums; and the first exhibition of Emirati art at Berlin Art Week; plus a dynamic programme of seminars, talks and tours ...
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3rd Nov 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation announces headline acts as the 2017 Abu Dhabi Festival focuses on ‘Culture & Tolerance’
Month-long celebration of arts and culture to be held from 1 – 31 March 2017 as the 14th Festival edition heralds the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as ‘Country of Honour’ Diverse education and community series to run throughout
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25th Aug 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation participates in New York University’s landmark three-year study on the future of classical music
Joining leading global figures in Florence, Italy, ADMAF Founder H.E. Hoda Al Khamis-Kanoo highlights the significant contribution of the Middle East
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19th Jul 2016Abu Dhabi Festival flies the cultural diplomacy flag with groundbreaking initiatives in France and the USA
The world premiere of ‘Kalîla Wa Dimna’ at Festival Aix-en-Provence, France and ‘Star of the East: An Homage to Umm Kulthum’ at the National Museum for Women in the Arts in Washington DC, USA, are supported by the Abu Dhabi Festival
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2nd Jun 2016Cultural Excellence Fellowship graduation honours Emirati entrepreneurs following their completion of a two-year training programme
The first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and the British Council empowers Emirati entrepreneurs for the creative and cultural industries in line with the UAE 2021 Vision
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19th May 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation celebrates International Museum Day with pioneering land artist Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim
Workshop gives young artists the opportunity to create artworks inspired by the natural environment of the UAE
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15th May 2016Abu Dhabi Festival hosts insightful talk with commissioned artists of landmark exhibition ‘Portrait of a Nation’
Talk welcomes Sarah Al Agroobi, Aisha Juma and Hind bin Demaithan for an evening at Emirates Palace Gallery
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1st May 2016The largest festival of arts and culture in the Gulf sees the UAE ‘Pledge for Culture’ during 27 days of performances, exhibitions, concerts and workshops featuring over 200 Emirati and 235 international artists
Abu Dhabi Festival celebrates another successful edition as family-friendly ‘Festival in The Park’ brings 2016 to a close
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30th Apr 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation showcases its library of cultural publications during the 2016 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Visitors welcomed to learn more about Emirati and Arab creativity with a showcase of eight ADMAF publications and twelve ADMAF-funded books
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30th Apr 2016Explosive performance by Alfredo Rodríguez brings the 2016 Abu Dhabi Festival Recital Series to a close
Grammy-nominated pianist and Quincy Jones protégé delights audience with a masterful evening of jazz virtuosity
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28th Apr 2016Young jazz sensation Joey Alexander takes audience by storm with a remarkable performance at the 2016 Abu Dhabi Festival
Twelve-year-old piano prodigy makes Arab world debut as part of the highly acclaimed ‘Festival Recital Series’
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26th Apr 2016Cuban dance sensation Carlos Acosta dazzles audience with powerful ballet performance at Abu Dhabi Festival
Acosta’s Arab world debut sees the star perform excerpts from his favourite ballet repertoire, including Swan Lake, Diana and Acteon and Les Bourgeois
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26th Apr 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation launches The Alhan (Melodies) Festival Recital series with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Local musicians to perform monthly recitals inspired by the healing power of music
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26th Apr 2016Emirati Theatre Company take centre-stage at the Abu Dhabi Festival
Eyal Zayed Theatre of Arts presents ‘The Bullet’ – a comedic tale of love, loss and resentment
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24th Apr 2016The Little Prince spellbinds audience with captivating tale narrated live by Hugh Grant
Family-friendly concert performance by Nick Lloyd Webber and James D Reid, conducted by Simon Lee makes its Arab world debut at the Abu Dhabi Festival
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24th Apr 2016
Riwaq Al Fikr / Abu Dhabi Festival Debate explores the growth of cultural and creative industries in the UAE with the next generation
Guest speaker John Newbigin, Chair of Creative England, joins Ahmed Al Anzi, moderator, for an insightful discussion with Zayed University students
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21st Apr 2016Abu Dhabi Festival celebrates the power of Arabic literature with the launch of six new Arabic books
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation signs Letter of Cooperation with the Emirates Writers’ Union during Abu Dhabi Festival’s Riwaq Al Kitab book launch
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20th Apr 2016‘Creative Cities and Cultural Districts’ highlights the importance of attracting a creative class to bolster economic growth as part of ongoing Cultural Excellence Fellowship Programme
Joint initiative between the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and the British Council looks to train and mentor the UAE’s cultural leaders of tomorrow
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20th Apr 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi sign Memorandum of Understanding
MOU to identify areas of mutual cooperation in areas of arts, culture and education both within the UAE and abroad
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20th Apr 2016Young film enthusiasts gather with ‘Theeb’ writer/director Naji Abu Nowar for special screening and panel discussion
Oscar-nominated, BAFTA award-winning film tells the story of a young Bedouin boy who escorts a British officer across the desert during World War One in 1916
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19th Apr 2016Picture This Exhibition showcases artwork created by children with autism
Therapeutic effect of visual art highlighted through the Abu Dhabi Festival exhibition marking Autism Awareness Month
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18th Apr 2016Abu Dhabi Festival ‘Storytelling Tour’ engages toddlers in the creative world of Arabic literature
Arabic storytellers Samah Sabaaneh and Mervat Saleh Al Gergawi embark on UAE nursery tour as part of “Bait Arabi” initiative to promote the importance of Arabic language to children
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18th Apr 2016Launch of ‘The UAE Art Archive’ marks digitisation of 10,000 historical records documenting the UAE’s visual arts sector
Website by the Emirates Fine Arts Society, supported by Abu Dhabi Festival, set to become the definitive digitised resource of historical documents for researchers, scholars and artists
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16th Apr 2016Orchestre de Paris enchants audience in its Arabian Gulf debut with a programme of outstanding French classical music
Abu Dhabi Festival welcomes Orchestre de Paris, the leading French orchestra, and it’s Music Director Paavo Järvi for two performances in celebration of France as the Festival's ‘Country of Honour
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15th Apr 2016Lang Lang delights audience with exuberance and charm at headline Abu Dhabi Festival performance
Global superstar Chinese pianist demonstrates why he is the “hottest artist on the classical music planet” with his exhilarating technique and dynamic personality
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14th Apr 2016Gulf Capital supports Abu Dhabi Festival for the 5th year with events this year including ‘The Gulf Capital – ADMAF Creativity Award 2016’, ‘Picture This Exhibition’, and ‘The Gulf Capital – Abu Dhabi Festival Visual Arts Award 2016’
Renewed ADMAF Partnership with Gulf Capital highlights the power of Arab creativity during Abu Dhabi Festival 2016
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11th Apr 2016Performance by celebrated French soprano Natalie Dessay and renowned French baritone Laurent Naouri opens Abu Dhabi Festival’s headline programme
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan inaugurates the Abu Dhabi Festival 2016 visual arts exhibition before joining an audience for an evening of sublime French arias at ‘Natalie Dessay and Laurent Naouri In Recital’
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5th Apr 2016The 13th edition of Abu Dhabi Festival starts today!
The region’s largest cultural event kick-starts its festivities with free events for schoolchildren, students and the community The month-long celebration welcomes renowned musicians and performers including the celebrated pianist Lang Lang, and dance sensation Carlos Acosta
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5th Apr 2016Silk Road, the winner of The Christo & Jeanne-Claude Award 2016 is unveiled at New York University Abu Dhabi
The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, was presented last night by the Abu Dhabi Festival in partnership with New York University Abu Dhabi. Silk Road, the winning piece created by students from the American University ...
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6th Mar 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation unveils life-size 3D plywood car as part of INNOVATOR 2016 show
Car model designed by ADMAF INNOVATOR students painted live by flying drones during annual two-day interactive event on Abu Dhabi Corniche
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1st Mar 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation honours celebrated writer Amin Maalouf, acclaimed dancer Sylvie Guillem and renowned composer Gabriel Yared with Abu Dhabi Festival Awards
Annual awards recognise lifetime achievement and contribution to arts and culture
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24th Feb 2016Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and The British Council host ‘Philanthropy in Arts & Culture’ event as part of ongoing Cultural Excellence Fellowship programme
Event looks ahead to the graduation ceremony of CEF’s two-year programme in May 2016 designed to train the cultural leaders of tomorrow
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8th Feb 2016Abu Dhabi Festival 2016 goes global with series of international co-commissions and presentations
Co-commissions include Ravel’s Mother Goose at the Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles, Naseer Shamma & The Global Music Ensemble at the Olympia Theatre in Paris, and Babel Theatre’s international tour
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25th Jan 2016Mubadala Design Commission winners celebrated alongside ‘The Robotic Artist’ project in a ceremony highlighting the link between art, design and technology
Emirati creativity in design and science honoured by Mubadala and ADMAF
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24th Jan 2016The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Announces Spring Program of Music, Dance, Theatre and Film
The Arts Center to host a range of international artists following on the success of the celebrated fall season led by NYUAD Arts Center Executive Artistic Director, Bill Bragin
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16th Dec 2015Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation announces an exceptional line-up of world-renowned artists for Abu Dhabi Festival 2016
Returning for its 13th year, the Festival will run from 3 – 30 April 2016 celebrating France as its Country of Honour Month-long community & education programme to include series of free events across the UAE as ADMAF celebrates its 20th anniversary
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25th Nov 2015Emirati students graduate from Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation’s 9th ‘Young Media Leaders’ programme
Ceremony recognises the achievements of ADMAF’s 2014 – 2015 students and announces the winner of the 2015 TOTAL-Abu Dhabi Festival Visual Arts Award
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16th Nov 2015Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation to celebrate Emirati visual art at Abu Dhabi Art 2015
ADMAF to host series of talks, tours, sessions and a competition exploring Emirati visual arts practice at its Abu Dhabi Art 2015 Pavilion
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28th Oct 2015The 2016 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award Now Open for Submissions
Annual award presented in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation looks to recognize artistic talent in the UAE
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25th Oct 2015Arts@CERN announces three new open calls and the arrival of new artists in residence
CERN[1] has today announced three new open calls giving a chance to artists to immerse themselves in the research of particle physics and its community. Two new international partners have joined the Accelerate@CERN programme: the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) from UAE[2] and Rupert, ...
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7th Oct 2015twofour54 and ADMAF join forces for the sixth consecutive year to nurture local media talent
Letter of Cooperation signed to support creative arts and talent development in the media industry
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8th Sep 2015Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu Sign Letter of Cooperation
Signing articulates mutual interest and future collaboration in music, opera and arts development
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1st Sep 2015Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Announces Headline Artists for the 13th Edition of Abu Dhabi Festival in 2016 (Tickets will be released for sale in mid-December)
Abu Dhabi Festival to continue its record of bringing the world’s greatest classical music stars to Abu Dhabi with a recital by worldwide superstar pianist, Lang Lang UAE’s foremost annual celebration of arts and culture to welcome Orchestre de Paris in celebration of France as Abu Dhabi Festival ...
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12th Aug 2015ADMAF AND SPAIN’S QUEEN SOFIA COLLEGE OF MUSIC SIGN LETTER OF COOPERATION
The Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has signed a Letter of Cooperation with the Queen Sofía College of Music in Spain, confirming that that both parties will seek opportunities to work together in the fields of performance and education, upholding the principles of cross cultural ...
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7th Jul 2015Abu Dhabi Festival supports Arab creativity at Shubbak Festival, London’s biennial celebration of contemporary Arab culture
Participation in multiple initiatives aims to strengthen cross-cultural dialogue and understanding of Arab culture
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17th Jun 2015Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation launches major new publication ‘The Art of the Emirates’, exploring the creativity and vision behind Emirati visual art
Sponsored by Waha Capital, the publication profiles artists, galleries, foundations and universities, presenting an inspiring snapshot of national artistic expression across the UAE
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19th May 2015Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation celebrates International Museum Day 2015
Workshops highlighting the 2015 theme: ‘Museums for a Sustainable Society’ held by ADMAF in collaboration with Emirati Artist Azza Al Qubaisi
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13th May 2015‘Silent Voices IV’ Exhibition by Survivors of Human Trafficking Raises Awareness and Funds for Ewa’a Shelters Network
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Ewa’a Shelters for Victims of Human Trafficking open a five-day long art exhibition, presenting and selling pieces created by survivors of human trafficking
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15th Apr 2015ADMAF Schools Day at Middle East Film & Comic Con 2015 set to inspire thousands of young comic artists
The ADMAF Pavilion at MEFCC opens the registration for the 2016 ADMAF Comic Arts Award
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22nd Dec 2014The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award, presented by NYU Abu Dhabi Institute and in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, Announce 2015 Winning Submission
In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF), New York University Abu Dhabi Institute (NYUADI) is pleased to announce the winners of The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2015. The purpose of the Award is to provide young artists with a platform from which to launch their ...
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16th Dec 2014ADMAF & THE BRITISH COUNCIL’S CULTURAL EXCELLENCE FELLOWSHIP (CEF) PROGRAMME COMMENCES
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and the British Council’s joint Cultural Excellence Fellowship (CEF) programme in association with Mubadala has officially commenced. Meeting their expert trainers for the first time, the group of 20 young Emiratis and 12 UAE-based professionals ...
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9th Dec 2014ADMAF Reveals Abu Dhabi Festival 2015
The Festival’s 2015 edition to run from 3 March – 2 April
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26th Nov 2014Emirati Young Media Leaders Honoured at ADMAF Graduation
Students attend Graduation Ceremony at Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan’s Majlis
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18th Nov 2014ADMAF SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH
Today, the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Sharjah to deepen ties and find new ways to foster creativity, cultural engagement and arts educational initiatives for the benefit of UAE nationals. The agreement was signed by ...
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6th Nov 2014Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation presents Design Commission Award to Students for Pavilion at this Year’s Abu Dhabi Art
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) presented Meera Rashid Al Mualla, Mina Watan Al Sheikhly and Saba Rahanjam, from the University of Sharjah’s College ...
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29th Oct 2014Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation pavilion at Abu Dhabi Art celebrates Emirati excellence in art and design
Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) will showcase its on-going commitment to the arts through the work of emerging Emirati artists and designers at Abu Dhabi Art Fair. Award-winning pieces by Fatima Fayrooz and Shakhbout Al Kaabi will be presented in a pavilion inspired by the architecture ...
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22nd Oct 2014Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation in association with Mubadala announce the winner of ‘The ADMAF Comic Arts Award 2014’
Fatima Al Muhairi’s ‘Mary and Me’ announced as winnering entry
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15th Sep 2014Abu Dhabi Festival Announces Headline Artists for 2015
Award-winning Brazilian music legend Sérgio Mendes World-renowned conductor Riccardo Muti and internationally-acclaimed violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter To perform at 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival in March 2015
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25th Jun 2014ADMAF strengthens commitment to community through support of UAE Red Crescent Authority
Donation follows agreement designating the UAE Red Crescent Authority as charitable recipient of Abu Dhabi Festival 2014 ticket sales revenue
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17th Jun 2014ADMAF and Barjeel Art Foundation host third public talk in ‘In Conversation’ programme in association with New York University Abu Dhabi Institute
Final session part of the ‘Sky Over The East’ exhibition welcomed Manal Ataya and Saeed Saeed to discuss the role of museums in the 21st century
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5th Jun 2014ADMAF and Barjeel Art Foundation in association with Emirates Writers Union host second talk in public ‘In Conversation’ programme as part of the June ‘Sky Over The East’ exhibition
State of the UAE arts sector explored by featured artist Ali Abdan in ‘Pen to Brush: The Journey of a Scholar-Artist’
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1st Jun 2014Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Barjeel Art Foundation opens ‘Sky Over The East’ in celebration of International Museum Day 2014
Exhibition presents a unique selection of works by leading Arab artists of the 20th century as museums around the world unite to celebrate cultural exchange
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27th May 2014Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation in association with Mubadala announce ‘The ADMAF Comic Arts Award 2014’
A brand new competition gives Emirati comic artists over 18 the chance to win an animation course at New York Film Academy (New York) and a place at the Middle East Film & Comic Con 2015
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18th May 2014Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Barjeel Art Foundation commemorate International Museum Day with ‘Sky Over The East’ exhibition of historical artworks
ADMAF and Barjeel Art Foundation collaborate to present a unique selection of pieces by leading Arab artists
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29th Apr 2014The Galleria on Al Maryah Island Opens its Doors to Abu Dhabi Festival Commissions
Striking pieces by Emirati artists Jalal Luqman and Mattar Bin Lahej stand tall in Abu Dhabi’s premier fashion and dining destination
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7th Apr 2014Abu Dhabi Festival 2014 comes to a close as it honours legendary music mogul Quincy Jones
Abu Dhabi Festival 2014’s 117 events and 35 productions over the course of 29 days
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23rd Mar 2014ADMAF sign Letter of Cooperation with The European Union Youth Orchestra ahead of their Arab world debut
LOC further cements ADMAF’s commitment to youth music and looks towards future collaborative opportunities with EUYO
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23rd Mar 2014His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan inaugurates the Abu Dhabi Festival 2014 Visual Arts Exhibition and attends the Legendary Herbie Hancock’s Gulf World Premiere
Bill Fontana presents the World Premiere of ‘Acoustical Visions & Desert Soundings,’ while Mohammed Kazem unveils his latest commissioned work - ‘Directions’ Emirati singer/song-writer Hamdan Al Abri joins Herbie Hancock on stage in a ground-breaking collaboration
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17th Mar 2014The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2014 Reveal Winner’s Artistic Excellence
In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF), New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) hosted the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award ceremony, which unveiled NYUAD senior Erin Meekhof’s sculptural installation. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, ...
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5th Mar 2014ADMAF and the UAE Red Crescent Authority Strengthen Partnership through Letter of Cooperation
In support of the UAE leadership’s vision and direction towards community solidarity and cohesion between all social segments, the UAE Red Crescent Authority and Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) signed an agreement to support one another in their charitable and humanitarian works. ...
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2nd Mar 2014Abu Dhabi Festival 2014 Starts Today!
With over 100 events spanning the Seven Emirates, Abu Dhabi Festival 2014 brings a medley of informative and entertaining cultural experiences to the UAE
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29th Jan 2014GUSTAVO DUDAMEL & THE SIMON BOLIVAR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF VENEZUELA LAUNCH ABU DHABI FESTIVAL 2014 WITH ELECTRIFYING PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT
Maestros Jose Antonio Abreu, Founder of the National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras of Venezuela and Gustavo Dudamel, Music Director of The Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra Of Venezuela receive the 2014 Abu Dhabi Festival Awards for their unparalleled commitment to youth and music
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29th Jan 2014
The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2014 Winner Challenges Linguistic Perceptions through Art
Winning project ‘Abjad’ presents a series of wooden sculptures visualizing the development of alphabets across time
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17th Dec 2013Hoda Al Khamis-Kanoo Awarded The Order Of The British Empire (OBE)
In celebration of enhanced UAE and UK cultural ties, the British Council and ADMAF launch entrepreneurial programme for Emiratis
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4th Dec 2013Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, hosts ‘Three Generations’ Exhibition by Artists from the United Arab Emirates under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Showcases First Ever Emirati Art Exhibition in International Healthcare Setting in the United States
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28th Nov 2013ADMAF grooms tomorrow’s professionals as Young Media Leaders
Training designed to empower National students with the knowledge and skills to become media professionals
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24th Nov 2013Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation gives Design Award to Students for Unique Art Pavilion at this Year’s Abu Dhabi Art
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) presented Lamya Al Shamsi and Hanan Al Kaf, from the University of Sharjah’s College of Fine Arts & Design, ...
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18th Nov 2013Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation display Emirati art and design at unique booth created by Emirati students at this year’s Abu Dhabi Art
Ahead of the 11th edition Abu Dhabi Festival next year, Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) showcases its on-going commitment to the arts and youth empowerment through the display of artworks by Noor Al Suwaidi, Hamdan Al Shamsi, Dana Al Mazrouei, Farah Al Qasimi, Mohammed Al Messabi, Maryam ...
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12th Nov 2013Abu Dhabi Festival 2014 Unveils Most Diverse Line-up in its History
Celebrating its 11th edition in 2014, Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF) today announced the Festival’s most diverse programme since its inception in 2004. ADF 2014 will bring a spectacular programme of world-class and innovative artistic talent to the UAE capital, further affirming itself as one of ...
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2nd Oct 2013Music in Hospitals at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
120 medical professionals, patients and their families enjoyed an exclusive concert by the award-winning jazz trumpeter Dominick Farinacci at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City on Monday, 30 September. The event, which is part of ADMAF’s year-round programme advocating the impact of live music in ...
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30th Sep 20132014 Abu Dhabi Festival Award to honour legendary composer, musician and music mogul, Quincy Jones
Certificate of appreciation presented to Mr Jones under the patronage of HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan prior to the Abu Dhabi Festival Award ceremony in March 2014
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4th Aug 2013ADMAF & SOAS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON SEALS COLLABORATION
Long term cooperation agreement signed between both organisations SOAS’s unique focus on cultures of Africa, Asia and the Middle East complements ADMAF’s core initiatives and events
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25th Jul 2013‘Three Generations’ curated by Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) officially opens at Sotheby’s London to rave reviews
First UK Exhibition of Art by Established & Emerging Artists from the United Arab Emirates to run from 23rd July – 9th August 2013
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9th Jul 2013
The First UK Exhibition of Art by Established & Emerging Artists from the United Arab Emirates
‘Three Generations’ curated by Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation at Sotheby’s London, 23rd July – 9th August 2013 Sotheby’s Galleries, 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA
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30th Jun 2013ADMAF Expands Community Involvement in the Arts through Action-Packed Period of Events
Many creative encounters bring together audiences and nurture talent
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19th Jun 2013Abu Dhabi Festival 2013 Visual Arts Award
This year’s winner is New York University Abu Dhabi undergraduate Shakhbout Al Kaabi for ‘An Overthrown Throne’. The photographic work was inspired by Driss Ouadahi’s ‘No Return’, one of 70 works featured in the 2013 Festival exhibition ‘25 Years of Arab ...
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10th Jun 2013ADMAF’s Exhibition ‘Toys and Treasures - Toy Box to Treasure Chest: The Art of Collecting’ Continues to Charm the Community of Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, ADMAF welcomes the community of Abu Dhabi until June 19 to ‘Toys and Treasures - Toy Box to Treasure Chest: The Art of Collecting’, an exhibition that has already attracted ...
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2nd Jun 2013ADMAF donates proceeds of Abu Dhabi Festival 2013 to UNESCO’s Malala Fund and signs MOU Partnership
ADMAF JOINS HANDS WITH UNESCO
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29th May 2013Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, ADMAF opens a unique exhibition for the community of Abu Dhabi at Ghaf Gallery
ADMAF Enchants the Abu Dhabi Community with ‘Toys and Treasures - Toy Box to Treasure Chest: The Art of Collecting’ Exhibition Opening
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26th May 2013ADMAF delights Abu Dhabi community with ‘Toys and Treasures - Toy Box to Treasure Chest: The Art of Collecting’ exhibition
In celebration of International Museum Day, Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation is set to launch ‘Toys and Treasures¬¬ - Toy Box to Treasure Chest: The Art of Collecting’, a unique exhibition of memorabilia and treasured items at Ghaf Gallery on May 29, 2013
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13th May 2013Visual Art exhibition by Ewa’a and ADMAF opens with great success, and gives survivors of human trafficking a voice of their own
Emotive Exhibition Silent Voices II Moves the Masses
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9th May 2013Exhibition of Silent Voices Enables Survivors to Express Themselves
Visual Art exhibition by Ewa’a and ADMAF gives survivors of human trafficking a voice of their own
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12th Mar 2013Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award-Winning Artwork Revealed
Sheikha Maryam bint Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan presents the mirage-inspired art installation ‘Mirari’ in Abu Dhabi
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4th Feb 2013U.S. Embassy and Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) Open 'Crossing Generations' Exhibition
On February 3, 2013, the United States Embassy to the United Arab Emirates, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, opened a new art exhibition at the residence of the Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Michael Corbin. The exhibition, entitled Crossing Generations: A ...
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26th Nov 2012Emirati Young Media Leaders honored at graduation
Students from the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) Young Media Leaders programme were welcomed this evening in the majlis of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and President and Patron of ADMAF, to celebrate their successful ...
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6th Nov 2012Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Turn The Focus On Emirati Visual Arts At Abu Dhabi Art
ADMAF close the gap between local talent and international recognition through the Nationals’ Gallery and the new Christo & Jeanne Claude Award
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7th Oct 2012The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award to promote creative expression in the UAE
World-Renowned Artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude Partner with NYUAD Institute and Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation to Nurture UAE Talent
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30th Sep 2012United Nations Hosts Pearl Initiative At UN HeadQuarters In New York
Arab Government and Business Executives Meet with UN Leaders to Discuss Corporate Accountability in the Arab World
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2nd Sep 2012Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Founder becomes first Arab woman to address Edinburgh International Culture Summit
Memorandum of Understanding also signed between prestigious Edinburgh International Festival and Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation
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23rd Jul 2012Over 40 Children Attend Color your Summer Art Camp
Over 40 children aged between seven and 12 attended the inaugural Color Your Summer art camp held at Ghaf Art Gallery on Tuesday, July 17th. Coordinated by Mubadala Development Company and Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), the event was designed to encourage children to learn new skills ...
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24th Jun 2012Belgium presents ADMAF Founder award for work promoting arts and education
Belgium’s Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Mrs Anick Van Calster, last week awarded her government’s prestigious Officer of the Order of The Crown medal to H.E. Mrs Hoda al Khamis Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) at a private reception at the Ambassador’s ...
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20th Jun 2012Abu Dhabi Festival proceeds donated to humanitarian causes aimed at alleviating the suffering of children
Lebanon’s Brave Heart Fund and UN’s World Food Programme given financial boost
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30th May 2012Photojournalism: Views from Near and Far
Zayed University media students showcase their work at top city gallery
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14th May 2012Art exhibition gives victimized women a voice of their own
Art exhibition gives victimized women a voice of their own Ewa’a Shelters for Women & Children in association with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation last night launched the Silent Voices exhibition at the Ghaf Art Gallery in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition, which will run until 17th ...
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16th Jan 2012Abu Dhabi Festival Announces Stellar Line-up Of International Talent For 2012
Abu Dhabi Festival To Run From 11th March to 6th April 2012
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3rd Jan 2012ADMAF Founder awarded prestigious Aspen Institute award for championing the arts
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has received the prestigious Royal Opera House Muscat – Aspen Cultural Stewardship Award for its role as a significant force in the fostering of art appreciation in the Middle East through the promotion of diverse artistic expressions and educational ...
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1st Jan 2012'Wild About Art'
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation is proud to announce the third Children’s Art Tent at Al AinZoo January 23rd 2012. The Children’s Art Tent is a hugely successful initiative that aims at helping children learn about wildlife, nature and their local environment through the medium ...
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19th Dec 2011Hollywood Legend Kevin Spacey in Abu Dhabi for Acting Masterclass
The two-time Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey joined students at the Intercontinental Hotel late last week for an acting workshop held by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), in collaboration with the Middle East Theatre Academy (META). The charismatic star of American Beauty, ...
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8th Dec 2011Charity Single 'Tomorrow-Bokra' To Serve As Beacon Of Solidarity & Hope For The Region
PROCEEDS OF CHARITY PROJECT TO FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN MUSIC, ARTS AND CULTURE FOR CHILDREN FROM ACROSS THE ARAB WORLD
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7th Dec 2011Children’s summer camp exhibition proves it’s more than art for Ghaf Gallery
The 2011 Marsam Mattar Summer Art Camp saw all their hard work celebrated last night at the capital's Ghaf Art Gallery. The children's art exhibition was officially opened in the presence of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan Minister of Education of Higher Education and Scientific Research and ...
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28th Nov 2011ADMAF’s Nationals’ Gallery celebrates first anniversary of Emirati artist initiative
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) last night celebrated the one-year anniversary of its successful Nationals’ Gallery initiative with a media reception followed by a closed-door roundtable on the pricing of art in partnership with Sotheby’s specialist Lina ...
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28th Nov 2011Legendary artist Christo unveils his philosophy to students at Zayed University
The famed and often controversial French artist Christo delivered a fascination lecture to students at the Zayed university campus in Abu Dhabi yesterday.Christo’s colossal works, usually involving the draping and obscuring of huge monuments, natural or man-made have appeared across the globe ...
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24th Nov 2011'Amal' – An Emirati Film Production
ADMAF Grants is a targeted initiative to assist in the promotion, protection, revitalisation and upholding of Emirati traditions, heritage and contemporary expression. ADMAF offers grants in a number of categories to assist individuals and organisations to achieve these shared goals, including ...
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5th Jun 2011Abu Dhabi Festival donation to EWA’A underlines the Festival’s enduring commitment to local community initiatives
Celebrating the spirit of ‘Bilad Al Khayr’ – ‘The Land of Blessings’, Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation donated a share of the proceeds from the 2011 Abu Dhabi Festival box office sales to Ewa’a Shelter for Women and Children who are working tirelessly to address ...
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30th May 2011Abu Dhabi Festival and Mubadala partner to showcase Unconventional Emirati art
An exhibition featuring the very best of Emirati art was held as part of the long-standing and fruitful partnership between Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF) and Mubadala Development Company. The multi-media exhibition, entitled ‘Unconventional’, was created to foster a culture of art appreciation ...
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23rd May 2011ADWC design students celebrate final year exhibition
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, and with generous support from the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF), senior Applied Communications students at ...
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28th Apr 2011Abu Dhabi Festival Hits New High As 25,000 People Attend This Year's Events
Concerts and performances prove hugely popular across the Emirates as audience figures and ticket sales mark record attendance levels
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15th Feb 2011Zaha Hadid Pavilion To Provide Futuristic Backdrop For Festival's Breathtaking Arabic Performances
Abu Dhabi Festival 2011 announces spectacular artist line-up reflecting Arabic creativity in the architecture of the future
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9th Feb 2011Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and the Embassy of the Dominican Republic present Caribbean Gems
A symbiotic fusion between world-acclaimed conductor José Antonio Molina and the Dominican and Syrian Symphony Orchestras
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31st Jan 2011Cream of the World’s classical musicians, singers and artists to attend 2011 Abu Dhabi Festival
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation launch this year’s unprecedented Festival line-up with fanfare at Emirates Palace
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6th Jan 2011INSPIRED PERFORMANCE BY THE WORLD ORCHESTRA FOR PEACE CONCLUDED TO A THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE
Exhilarating concert truly embodied the theme of Abu Dhabi Festival 2011 ‘Harmony for Humanity’
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22nd Dec 2010Winners of Emirates NBD painting competition honoured in Abu Dhabi
- Month long competition held in partnership with Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation - Top three winners chosen from among 49 high level entries
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21st Dec 2010ADMAF Welcomes the first 40 Local Artists in ‘The Nationals’ Gallery’
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation today announced that since launching in November this year, more than 40 Emirati visual artists have registered to take part in The Nationals’ Gallery
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20th Dec 2010Tickets Selling Fast for Arab World Premiere of Unesco
World Orchestra for Peace in Abu Dhabi
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7th Dec 2010ABU DHABI FESTIVAL WELCOMES THE WORLD ORCHESTRA FOR PEACE AND ITS DYNAMIC CONDUCTOR VALERY GERGIEV
The finest orchestral players from 30 countries perform an exceptional repertoire of classical music including Rossini’s William Tell Overture and Prokofiev’s Symphony No 1
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25th Nov 2010ADMAF grooms tomorrow’s industry professionals through the Young Media Leaders initiative
Course designed to empower National students with the knowledge and skills to become media professionals
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10th Nov 2010Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation supports the Arab Culture Forum in Ajman
“ADMAF’s support for the Arab Culture Forum reflects our belief in its importance as a major event for Arab culture and a distinguished meeting place of minds.” H.E. Hoda Al Khamis Kanoo
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8th Nov 2010VOICES OF EMIRATI ART” BRINGS TOGETHER KEY FIGURES FROM EMIRATI ART SCENE
ABU DHABI MUSIC & ARTS FOUNDATION’S PANEL DISCUSSION “VOICES OF EMIRATI ART” BRINGS TOGETHER KEY FIGURES FROM EMIRATI ART SCENE
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3rd Nov 2010ABU DHABI MUSIC & ARTS FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ‘THE NATIONALS GALLERY’
A UNIQUE NEW INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT EMIRATI ART.
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31st Oct 2010A new hall in the name of Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation at Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Bethlehem.
H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan: “These events aim to contribute to increasing our awareness of the difficult situations faced by our children in Palestine”
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27th Oct 2010
Salam Ya Quds event cancelled
Due to the period of official mourning for the passing of His Highness Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
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20th Oct 2010ABU DHABI MUSIC & ARTS FOUNDATION RELEASE TICKETS FOR BENEFIT CONCERT “SALAM YA QUDS”
Unique collaboration between leading artists from across the Arab world All proceeds donated to “A Child, A Promise” to benefit the children of Palestine
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3rd Oct 2010HAKAWATI LIGHTS UP WELCOME WEEK AT ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY
ADMAF presents traditional story-telling performance to new students
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26th Sep 2010
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation presents “Salam Ya Quds” - a unique concert uniting Arab artists to benefit Palestinian children
ADMAF collaborating with international association A Child, A Promise to stage 28 October event
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30th Jun 2010
ADMAF Founder receives the highest honour of Poland
presented for the first time to recipients from the Arab World
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27th Jun 2010The first Arab bloggers conference – Ajman 2010
The Department of Culture and Information and the General Information Authority today announced the launch of the Arab Bloggers Forum.
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22nd Jun 2010
YEAR END CEREMONY CELEBRATES THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF YOUNG EMIRATI MEDIA LEADERS
Annual ADMAF educational initiative empowers the nation’s future media professionals
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10th Jun 2010ADMAF CREATIVITY AWARDS SPOTLIGHT ABU DHABI'S YOUNG TALENTS
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) today awarded two groups of young Emirati students from the Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi Women's College.
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1st Jun 2010The French Minister of Culture awards Hoda Al Khamis Kanoo and praises cultural developments in Abu Dhabi
The French Minister of Culture, H.E Frederic Mitterand, awarded H.E Mrs. Hoda Al Khamis-Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters award.
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1st Jun 2010
ABU DHABI FESTIVAL PROCEEDS DONATED TO CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNER EWA’A SHELTERS
Donation reflects the Festival’s commitment to enable community groups across the UAE
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1st Jun 2010ADMAF BRINGS THE EMIRATES YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO FUJAIRAH AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) today announced it is bringing the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra to Fujairah for a one off concert for the Fujairah community.
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1st Jun 2010ADMAF BRINGS DRUMMING CIRCLES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
INNOVATIVE ARTISTIC INITIATIVE EHNHANCES CHILDREN'S SELF EXPRESSION
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30th May 2010HH SHEIKH MANSOUR BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN ATTENDS CHILDREN’S OPERA AT ABU DHABI THEATRE
ADMAF presents first ever UAE production of children's opera
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26th May 2010
DUKE ELLINGTON BIG BAND PERFORMANCES LEAVE AUDIENCES SPELLBOUND FOR THEIR FIRST PERFORMANCE IN THE ARAB WORLD
Concerts and workshops presented by ADMAF contribute to enhance cultural bridging
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25th May 2010
Leading UAE poets meet at the Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi
Educational initiative supported by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
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24th May 2010ADWC’s Applied Media Students Exhibit at Ghaf Gallery
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
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22nd May 2010ADMAF SUPPORTS "JUST VOICES" ACAPELLA CONCERT AS PART OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMME
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation presented yesterday a free concert of acapella singing by the "Voices of Harmony" and "Blue Fever", two bands from the UAE art community.
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13th May 2010ADMAF SUPPORTS MARRIAGE FUND’S THALASSEMIA HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
The choice is yours, for a UAE without Thalassemia
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19th Apr 2010
Abu Dhabi Festival 2010 leaves cultural legacy to inspire capital all year round
Festival is overwhelming success with 26,000 people enjoying over 90 events. World famous performers complemented by grassroots education and community programs. Festival has become global platform where leading cultural figureheads interact through debate and forge new partnerships.
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7th Apr 2010
London Symphony Orchestra concerts bring Abu Dhabi Festival 2010 to a triumphant close
Kristjan Järvi conducts first concert with spectacular solo performance from pianist Wayne Marshall. Sir Colin Davis and violinist Arabella Steinbacher close festival with landmark performances
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6th Apr 2010
Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis makes Middle East debut
at Abu Dhabi Festival 2010
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5th Apr 2010
Oud Horizons concert excites Abu Dhabi with Caprice world premiere
Influences from around the world converge in ‘Concert for Humanity’, designed to promote cultural dialogue
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28th Mar 2010
Audiences gather for Hamlet - Live from New York as part of Abu Dhabi Festival 2010
The Metropolitan Opera’s celebrated production comes to the UAE via high-definition satellite broadcast
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26th Mar 2010
Puccini Festival Opera presents stunning stage production of La Bohème
Thunderous applause raised the roof at the Emirates Palace Auditorium last night, as the curtain fell on Abu Dhabi Festival 2010's presentation of the Puccini Festival Opera's acclaimed La Bohème
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25th Mar 2010
Abu Dhabi Festival begins Festival Debate series with an international panel of cultural pioneers
The Abu Dhabi Festival 2010 has hosted the first in a series of Festival Debates (Riwaq Al Fikr) to nurture the intellectual appetite of the city
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24th Mar 2010
Abu Dhabi comes alive with The Sound of Music in a unique performance by the Salzburg Marionette Theatre
First full all-puppet musical in the UAE captivates adults and children alike
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21st Mar 2010
Abu Dhabi Festival 2010 opens with stunning Chopin Bicentennial Celebration Gala
World-famous 20th century composer Penderecki directs National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra and piano virtuoso Jablonski. The Middle East Modern Masters exhibition opens with joint collection by masters of contemporary Middle Eastern art - Parviz Tanavoli and Adam Henein. Abu Dhabi Festival ...
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17th Mar 2010
Curtain rises on a cultural feast this weekend as the Abu Dhabi Festival 2010 opens
Leading performers share their views on Abu Dhabi and why they want to be part of Festival
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15th Mar 2010
Abu Dhabi Festival 2010 Community Program reaches across all seven Emirates to inspire the love of the arts
Number of community events increases to 35 events in 2010. First full length animated film in the world re-released for one-off screening. Hakawati UAE Tour The Art of Storytelling.
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10th Mar 2010
Masters of modern art exhibit at Abu Dhabi Festival 2010
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) today announced details of the visual arts exhibition at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2010. The exhibition will feature a joint collection of works by two of the greatest living masters of Middle Eastern art
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1st Mar 2010
Zayed University students win Abu Dhabi Festival Award for their work as ‘Young Press Leaders’
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) today revealed that a group of young Emirati female students from Zayed University had been given one of its prestigious annual awards
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