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The 18th edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival, which celebrates artistic and creative excellence, and promotes music and the arts, has announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind Global Oud Forum (GOF) 2021 across its digital channels.
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In its 18th edition, Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF), under the theme “The Future Starts Now,” with Lead Partner Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), announced its Ramadan Series of performances titled “Human Fraternity: Dignity and Hope”. The exclusive digital productions and commissions will be launched via ADF’s digital and social platforms. A unique group of artists come together in spectacular spiritual performances, bringing audiences on a journey of unity and hope, based on peace and love that all humanity share.
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The series was unveiled in a virtual panel with H.E. Huda I. Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of Abu Dhabi Music & Art Foundation, and Founder and Artistic Director of ADF, with renowned media personality Dr. Nashwa Al-Ruwaimi introducing the rich lineup of artists.
Abu Dhabi Festival launches UAE Theatre Circle
ABU DHABI, 4 days ago Abu Dhabi Festival has launched its annual UAE Theatre Circle, hosting a series of Arabic interactive panels and discussions led by international theatre leaders and staging three plays in Arabic and English. The event, launched in collaboration with playwright and director Karim Rashid, is part of Abu Dhabi Festival’s strategy and vision to nurture the next generation of emerging theatre makers and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop the national theatre sector. The in-depth talks and workshops will be held online until April 8. The UAE Theatre Circle will also stage three plays from April to November in partnership with The Junction. The first will take place on 7 to 10 April at The Junction in Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue of Jeffrey Hatcher’s English-language suspense thriller, Holmes and Watson, directed by Gautam Goenka. Additional plays featured at The Junction later thi