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Opera to showcase UAE’s rich cultural heritage and spirit of inclusivity and innovation From left: Dr Hayat Shamsuddin, vice-President, arts & culture Visitor Experience Division, Expo 2020 with Mohammad Fairouz and Maha Gargash talk about the opera in Dubai. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News Dubai: The UAE’s first Opera will premiere in Dubai in October of next year in line with Expo 2020, it was announced yesterday. Titled Al Wasl, the opera commissioned by Expo 2020 Dubai, will combine Emirati and global talent, bringing to life the UAE’s rich heritage and sharing its innovative spirit with the world. Al Wasl means ‘the connection’ in Arabic and references the historic name for Dubai. ....
SHARE An island off Abu Dhabi emirate has been named after a rough white stone discovered on its shores. The island, off the coast of Ruwais and just east of Sir Bani Yas Reserve in Al Dhafra, will henceforth be known as Almarmar – the Arabic word for alabaster. The decision to name the 4.3 square-kilometre island was made by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The name was chosen after the mineral, traditionally used in stone carvings, was found in abundance on the island s shore. It also aims to highlight the historic importance of the region and reflect the country s heritage, state news agency Wam reported. ....