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    Wide range of events around Al Ain set to promote heritage

    17 Jan 2020

    The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled a wide range of events, exhibitions and workshops taking place this January as part of its Al Ain Cultural Programme.

    Rediscovering traditions

    04 May 2023

    Despite war and sanctions Heike Weber, a septuagenarian German woman, carries on with her mission to preserve the embroideries of Syria and Palestine.

    A site dedicated to female composers discovers ‘musical heritage’

    03 Aug 2020

    In 2019, Camille Pépin was the only girl in composition lessons at the Paris Conservatory. The promotion of female composers must also be carried out at the level of conservatories, she says

    ADIHEX builds bridges between local heritage and foreign cultures

    03 Oct 2021

    Arts and Crafts is one of the important sections in the annual event, and it offers dedicated galleries for local and international artists.

    Time has come for India to bolster its soft power

    05 Oct 2020

    The term “soft power” was coined by academic Joseph Nye of Harvard University to describe “the ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce, use force or give money as a means of persuasion” in his 1990 book Bound to Lead:

    UAE a bedrock of heritage and culture

    02 Apr 2021

    Heritage means different things to different people. When you think of heritage you think of monuments, such as the Pyramids of Egypt, the Taj Mahal or even the Colosseum of Rome. However, heritage just need not revolve around iconic

    Sharjah celebrates Kenya Heritage Week

    12 Sep 2019

    The Kenya Heritage Week, part of the “World Heritage Weeks” programme is being held by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, under the patronage of Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) and Mohammed Noor Adan, Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in the United Arab Emirates, in the presence of Dr Rashid Al Naqbi, Chairman of Khorfakkan Municipal Council and a number of directors of departments and department officials at the Institute.

    Sultan beefs up support for folklore, heritage

    03 Apr 2019

    His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, The Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the prestigious gold necklace of the World Organisation of Folk Art, in recognition of His Highness’s efforts in supporting the folklore and heritage around the world, and in appreciation of His Highness’s continuous role in supporting organisations in this field and setting up a number of heritage and cultural centres in various countries.

    Notre-Dame fire under control, Macron vows to rebuild

    16 Apr 2019

    Macron expressed relief that “the worst had been avoided” in a blaze that had at one point threatened the entire edifice, and left France in shock over the damage to a building described as the soul of the nation.

    Khor Fakkan restores its historical landmarks

    10 Apr 2019

    The Sharjah Planning and Survey Department has restored key historic landmarks and areas of the city of Khor Fakkan and surrounding regions, upon the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

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