Dubai Culture Enriches Minds with ‘Celebrating Languages' April Programme
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is set to captivate visitors at Dubai Public Library branches this April with an interactive, knowledge-rich programme under the School of Life initiative, themed 'Celebrating Languages.'
As part of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy, the programme features 37 engaging workshops, equipping participants with life and creative skills, including voice-over techniques, photography, content creation, wellness, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and artistic expression.
The Reporters Training & Media Production Studio will host a voice-over workshop, guiding adults on voice control and delivery, while The Junction in Alserkal Avenue will offer a Mastering Body Language session, enhancing non-verbal communication skills.
Under the Wellness and Nutrition Club, families at Hatta Public Library can explore pickle-making techniques with Nada Kattan, while Al Safa Art & Design Library will hold a ladies-only Pilates class to boost flexibility and strength.
The Art Club at Al Safa will feature Benedicte Gimonnet's mixed-media landscape painting, Abeer Al Edani's 'Drawing on Wood' workshop, and two Medaf Creative Studio sessions—one on journal marbling and another on memory box design.
At Al Mankhool Public Library, the Chess Club, led by the Chess Academy, will conduct three strategic sessions, including speed chess and grandmaster tactics. The library will also offer Baybayin calligraphy workshops by Gino Banola, teaching participants to design hats and scarves with the ancient Filipino script.
The Career Club will feature an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) workshop, introducing Odoo software for business implementation, while the STEM Club in Al Twar Public Library will host the Green Leader Challenge, encouraging students to develop sustainability projects.
The Creative Impact Track at Al Safa will include Ruq'ah calligraphy workshops by Mohammad Altamimi, culminating in a showcase at the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale 2025, and a professional photography session by Reporters and Canon, focusing on digital content production.
With its diverse and innovative learning experiences, Dubai Culture's April programme fosters creativity, skill-building, and cultural engagement, reinforcing Dubai's vision as a global knowledge and arts hub.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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