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Mid East Info
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
School of Life Celebrates Languages and Launches Impact Track Phase 2 This April - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is presenting a knowledge-rich programme filled with interactive workshops for visitors to Dubai Public Library branches through the April School of Life programme held under the theme 'Celebrating Languages.' Through its innovative clubs and tracks, the initiative, which falls under the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy, will host 37 public sessions focusing on developing life and creative skills, training participants in voice-over techniques, photography and impactful content creation, while also equipping them with skills to achieve psychological and physical balance, learn about enterprise resource planning, and more. This contributes to creating a broad space for creativity and the exchange of ideas and experiences. The Reporters Training & Media Production Studio will host a voice-over workshop for adults who can learn voice control techniques and how to transform their voices into powerful tools for expression, impact, and delivering messages in an engaging and innovative way. The Junction in Alserkal Avenue is offering the 'Mastering Body Language' workshop, teaching to utilise body language to enhance non-verbal articulation and create a strong impression via posture and facial expressions to ensure comprehensive and persuasive communication. Under the Wellness and Nutrition Club, families visiting Hatta Public Library can join Nada Kattan's pickle-making workshop, learning the technique of pickling fresh vegetables, exploring different flavours and techniques, while in Al Safa Art & Design Library, the Pilates Academy will offer a ladies-only Pilates class focused on enhancing strength and flexibility. Al Safa is also hosting four workshops under the Art Club, the first by Benedicte Gimonnet teaches how to transform foundational knowledge into visual creativity by painting mixed-media artworks inspired by landscapes. Abeer Al Edani is giving the 'Drawing on Wood' workshop, teaching how to prepare a wooden board and bring it to life with acrylic paints, while Medaf Creative Studio will offer two workshops: 'Art 101: Marbled Journal' that explores the art of marbling, and 'Art 101: Design Your Memory Box' that invites participants to design a unique box to stores their precious moments. Al Mankhool Public Library will host the Chess Club sessions given by the Chess Academy. The first, 'Chess Wizards: Unlock Your Inner Grandmaster', dives into the secrets of grandmasters and advanced techniques to dominate the board, while the second, 'Battle of the Minds: Speed Chess Showdown', tests reflexes in a high-energy blitz and bullet chess competition, teaching them to think fast and play faster. In the third session, 'Master Chess Tricks: Surprise Your Opponent', joiners can learn sneaky traps, tactical tricks and clever strategies to surprise opponents in every game. The library will also host two Baybayin calligraphy workshops by Gino Banola, the first teaching them how to design their own hats using the ancient Filipino script, while the second focusing on scarves. Al Mankhool Library is also offering the 'Enterprise Resource Planning' workshop under the Career Club, empowering participants to develop their professional skills in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using Odoo, equipping them with best practices for implementation across different business environments. Additionally, it will provide them with an opportunity to present their ideas and projects interactively, enhancing their practical understanding of the system. Within the STEM Club in Al Twar Public Library and across multiple schools, the Green Leader Challenge by Baseet inspires students to create green projects, promoting sustainability and environmental leadership for a better future. As part of the Creative Impact Track, Al Safa Art & Design Library will host two Ruq'ah Calligraphy workshops by Mohammad Altamimi, instructing in the technical fundamentals of properly shaping Ruq'ah script letters and connecting them in artistic contexts. The session will cover pen handling, proper posture, and the tools used to master the Ruq'ah script, concluding with a showcase of the learners' works at the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale that is taking place from 24 November to 19 December 2025. Also under the Creative Impact Track, the library has the Photography and Cinema Club's Professional Photography Publishing session by Reporters and Canon, aiming to empower those taking part to develop their skills in digital content by learning professional photography techniques and producing impactfully using different tools.
The National
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Ramadan 2025: Cultural events to attend in UAE during the holy month
The arts and culture scene in UAE takes on a different rhythm during Ramadan. Local institutions curate programmes that often reflect on the communal aspect of the holy month. From workshops, reading initiatives and gaming tournaments, here are a few events to look out for this Ramadan. Ramadan Arcade is returning to Manarat Al Saadiyat. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the annual programme is one of the capital's major community events during the holy month. Running from March 15 to 25, Ramadan Arcade is reprising many of its popular elements this year. Live entertainment and workshops are part of the programme, but the hallmark of the event, as its name suggests, is its gaming aspect. The games offered range from tabletops to arcades and consoles. The event is also bringing back its Pink Majlis. A community space for women, the Pink Majlis will host several attractions throughout the programme, from workshops to gaming tournaments for female visitors. Sharjah Art Foundation is holding a Ramadan programme as part of the Sharjah Biennial 16. Ramadan Nights will take place at The Flying Saucer on March 8 and at Bait Obaid Al Shamsi on March 15. The programme features workshops in various art forms, such as drawing, painting and weaving. The workshops will also provide insight to the creative processes of some of the artists exhibiting at the biennial. Participants will learn how Australian artist Daniel Boyd uses dots in his paintings or how Papuan artist Betty Adii uses natural dyes in her work. Other workshops will delve into the weaving techniques of Peruvian artist Maria Jose Murillo and the photography of Singaporean artist Heman Chong. A full list of the workshops is available at the website of the Sharjah Art Foundation. This year, Ramadan is coinciding with Reading Month, an annual initiative by the Ministry of Culture that takes place in March and aims to foster reading as a daily habit. To mark the occasion, Dubai Public Library is hosting a number of literary workshops and seminars across its many institutions. These include programmes tailored for children, such as a reading event for My Grandmother's Henna Tree, a book by Ameera BuKadra that explores the significance of henna. The event will take place on March 12 at Al Safa Art and Design Library. Forums for adults will also be held between Monday and Thursday at the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Islamic Institute and Sakina Bint Al Hussain School. The discussions will highlight the services of Dubai Public Library. A major highlight of Reading Month is the second-hand book fair. The event, taking place at Dubai International Financial Center until March 31, features a broad selection of books in Arabic and English with prices ranging from Dh2 to Dh10, making it a good opportunity to stock up for your reading goals for this year. Louvre Abu Dhabi's is marking the holy month with a series of talks and food pop-ups. The talks revolve around Islamic philosophy, showing how the religion influenced ideas, storytelling and literature. The first talk, which will be held on Saturday, delves into Ibn Tufayl's Hayy Ibn Yaqzan, showing how the 12th-century novel laid the groundwork for the castaway trope popularised by the 18th-century novel Robinson Crusoe and the 2000 film Cast Away. The second talk, meanwhile, which is planned for March 15, will highlight the far-reaching impact of Islamic fables, drawing a connection between Kalila wa Dimna and Aesop's fables, Peter Rabbit and 101 Dalmatians. The museum is also extending its opening hours to 1am during Ramadan, offering late-night access to its exhibitions, which include Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power. Emirati customs are a prime focus of Dubai Culture's Ramadan Nights Festival. Workshops that touch upon the UAE's traditional handicrafts will be offered at Etihad Museum during the first three Fridays of Ramadan. Al Shindagha Museum, meanwhile, will host a programme of cultural activities between March 14 and 23. Al Safa Art and Design Library will also host workshops across different artistic practices on March 15. Another highlight is the Ramadan Nights programme at Hatta Heritage Village. The event, which will be held from Wednesday to March 15, will feature religious lectures, cultural activities and a traditional market featuring handmade works by local artisans. Dubai Culture is also working on a special Ramadan event for students of Dubai Club for People of Determination. The event will feature workshops on handicrafts, perfumery, candle making and Arabic calligraphy.
