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Emirates Woman
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- Emirates Woman
6 upcoming Emirati creatives on our radar elevating art and identity
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Middle East Eye
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He also added that 'Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation', which many on social media have criticised as 'word soup'. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters U2's Gaza statement is billionaire pacifism, weeping into your champagne as you cash cheques from a genocide. Your 'moral clarity' stops where your wallet begins. Bono et al…until you ditch Live Nation and denounce your donors, you're just laundering blood money through a… — Mark Jones (@markjonescp) August 11, 2025 Others criticised U2's statement for their opening claim that they are not 'experts in the politics in the region', though they made public statements about Ukraine and the Ukrainian people 'for all of us who love freedom', two months into Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 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Larry you say what did Hamas expect? Well what did Isreal expect to happen after a blockade on Gaza since 2007? Where Isreal controls all land borders, the sky and the sea. Has bombed Gaza multiple times and murdered thousands since 2007 and Suffocates the life in Gaza! — lu (@slammesh) August 10, 2025 Some on social media, uninterested in Mullen's statement on Gaza in general, expressed their confusion as to why he felt he had to share his thoughts on this issue. This was a general sentiment towards the entirety of the statement by many social media users, saying that the band, specifically Bono, was a "fraud" and has no issue staying 'out of politics when it suits him'. I could not give an absolute fuck what U2 have to say about Gaza. Those shills have been dripping in Israeli blood money since day dot. Bono can "stay out of politics" when it suits him, while he's filling his pockets. He's a gutless poser and a fraud. — Carlito's Way stan account 🇵🇸 (@Oh_Deer_Diner) August 11, 2025 This is not the first time Bono has come under scrutiny for what critics say is selective humanitarianism, with satirical comedy show South Park taking aim at him in More Crap, the 9th episode of season 11. The Edge (David Howell Evans), lead guitarist of the band, criticised Netanyahu's Likud party for its plan to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza and the occupied West Bank to make way for a 'Greater Israel.' If the end game is this, 'that is not peace-it is dispossession, ethnic cleansing, and, according to many legal scholars, colonial genocide,' he said. Some on social media said that Mullen's statement was the only one openly and directly addressing Israel's assaults on Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, which several countries, as well as many international rights groups and experts, now qualify as an act of genocide. 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Gulf Today
2 days ago
- Gulf Today
Dhai Dubai by Dubai Culture and Expo City spotlights Emirati artists
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Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, Dhai Dubai 2025 returns with seven brand-new commissions by a constellation of Emirati artists across three generations, including Fatma Lootah, Mohammed Kazem, Khalid AlBanna, Alia Bin Omair, AlZaina Lootah, Ahmed Al Areef Al Dhaheri, and Hessa Alghandi. Each of their works serve as luminous portals into the evolving language of light, exploring its spiritual, emotional, and artistic resonance in Emirati culture. Dhai Dubai also expands its creative mandate with a series of artist talks and public dialogues hosted at House of Arts, Expo City, Dubai's newest cultural venue dedicated to regional art and expression. More than just a space, House of Arts is a vibrant home for creation and connection, uniting artists and art dreamers from across the Arabian Gulf, through bold programming and forward-thinking support systems, more details of which will be announced in October. House of Arts, Expo City Dubai. Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Arts, Design and Literature Sector at Dubai Culture, underlining the Authority's commitment to supporting initiatives that enrich the city's creative scene, said that 'Dhai Dubai, through its varied experiences and interactive programming, reflects the depth of our partnership with Expo City Dubai. It also highlights our ongoing efforts to boost cultural tourism and support the cultural and creative industries by encouraging artists to present works that embody the values and spirit of the emirate.' She added: 'This exhibition marks an important moment on our annual calendar, advancing the Public Art Strategy and fostering dialogue between artists and different communities. It invites visitors to explore the role of art in connecting people, discover the creatives shaping our public spaces, and experience how the city's diversity is brought to life through innovative installations. In doing so, Dhai Dubai demonstrates the forward-thinking approach of Emirati talent, whose work keeps pace with global trends in contemporary art.' Dubai Culture and Expo City Dubai join forces for Dhai Dubai. Amna Abulhoul, Co-Curator of Dhai Dubai and Executive Creative Director of Entertainment and Experiences at Expo City Dubai, said: 'This partnership is a celebration of shared purpose, a deep-rooted belief in the power of culture to elevate, connect, and transform. Dhai Dubai is the spirit of Dubai made visible: a place where past and future interwind together in brilliance, where art becomes a bridge, and where artistic dreams are given space and light to grow. Having the support of Dubai Culture is both a privilege and a powerful affirmation of our collective commitment to the creative community. It reinforces our mission to empower artists, preserve our stories, and ensure that platforms like Dhai Dubai continue to thrive and inspire. Through the voices and visions of our artists, we are not only illuminating Emirati identity, but also offering the world a window into the soul of a nation.' The partnership between Expo City Dubai and Dubai Culture reflects their shared vision, honouring the past, while shaping the future. Together, both institutions reaffirm their commitment to empowering artists, nurturing the creative economy, and positioning the emirate as a global capital for the arts. Dhai Dubai will celebrate the spirit and culture of Dubai and the UAE. Its diverse array of talks and workshops aims to create a deeper understanding of the artistry and cultural significance behind each artwork. The dual presentation of art and talks offers a holistic showcase of Emirati artistic talent, while providing a memorable experience for visitors from around the world. Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi. Emirati artist Mohammed Kazem. Khalid AlBanna is an Emirati artist. Anthony Bastic. An inclusive innovation-driven, people-centric city of the future and one of five hubs on the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Expo City Dubai is committed to maximising its positive social, environmental and economic impact. It has been designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban living, and its roadmap strives to achieve net zero by 2050. Its broader decarbonisation targets raise the bar on responsible urban development. Packed with educational, cultural and entertainment offerings and a go-to destination for globally significant events, it celebrates human creativity and ingenuity, with inspirational programmes. Dubai Culture, under the leadership of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is committed to enriching Dubai's cultural scene based on the UAE's heritage, and is building bridges of constructive dialogue between various cultures to enhance Dubai's position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. Dubai Culture is keen on reviving and preserving the emirate's historical heritage and developing the regulatory frameworks for the cultural and creative sector in line with its strategic roadmap 2020 – 2025. It manages five heritage sites, five museums, the Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children, 17 archaeological sites and nine Dubai Public Library branches. Dubai Culture also offers 8 services and 26 sub-services.
