Abu Dhabi Film Festival
The Abu Dhabi Film Festival (formerly the Middle East International Film Festival) was established in 2007, with the aim of helping to create a vibrant film culture throughout the region. The event, presented each October by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Cha...
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AD International Book Fair
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is the most ambitious and fastest growing book fair in the Middle East and North Africa. Abu Dhabi has emerged as the key driving force for the professional and commercial development of the regional publishing industry, and is financially and philosophically committed to the long-term expansion of the global b...
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Al Dhafra Festival
The Dhafra Festival is an annual event held under the patronage of
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
It is an event inspired by culture and heritage. is a means of building bridges between the generations and of instilling a natio...
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Kalima
Kalima, “word” in Arabic, is a bold, non-profit initiative funded by ADACH dedicated to funding the translation, publication and distribution of high quality works of classic and contemporary writing from other languages into Arabic. The initiative brings together authors, translators, publishers and distributors to make a wide range of books...
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Other Projects...
The Handicrafts Project is aimed at conserving traditional handicrafts and protecting them against extinction, as industrialisation poses a real threat to their preservation. This project supports the development of ‘cottage industries’ where craftsmen work from their homes, providing technical and material support, and marketing goods for sale ...
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Poet of the Million
The Poet of the Million project is a festival of poetry whose vision is to extend the appreciation of the Nabati poetic heritage of the Arab region to millions through TV and the Internet. It is one of the most successful cultural media projects in the Middle East, with millions of viewers tuning in each week to watch the programmes.
This ADA...
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Poetry Academy
Abu Dhabi Poetry Academy is one of the largest of ADACH’s projects. The Academy plays a key role in investigating and documenting Arabic poetry as well as rehabilitating it as a modern literary genre.
The Academy is headed by Professor Sultan Al Amimi and endeavours to create an innovative cultural role for Arabic poetry by holding seminars, co...
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Prince of Poets Festival
The Prince of Poets Festival is aimed at promoting and enhancing classical Arabic poetry, reviving the positive role of Arabic poetry as a medium of expression, and discovering young talent and giving them the chance to develop and grow.
This is being achieved by organising a poetry competition broadcast on Abu Dhabi TV and the "Prince of Poets"...
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Qalam
Qalam-Writings from UAE- was created by ADACH to nurture, encourage and promote creativity and talent for all Emiratis through the medium of writing.
With a vision that will enhance Abu Dhabi’s role as a pioneer cultural hub in the GCC and the Arab world, Qalam has set out to develop young local writers by promoting, distributing and publishing ...
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award is a prestigious independent award to recognise thinkers, achievers and innovators in Arab society in the areas of knowledge, arts and the humanities. The award aims to encourage talented people to share their intellectual gifts, enriching the field of publishing, writing and translation, and creating a competitive creat...
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The Photographic Society
Abu Dhabi International Photographic Society (ADIPS)was founded in January 2008 under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage. Itsmain objectives are to support the Art of Photographyand exert all efforts to develop the skills and activities of its members. In September 2008, the ADIPS became a registered member of t...
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Zayed The First
Journey of an Emirate Aspiration of Unity
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A hundred years ago, on the 19th May 1909, Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa passed away leaving the legacy of a leading emirate and a vision for unity. He was the ruler of Abu Dhabi for 54 years between 1855 and 1909.
Sheikh Zayed bi...
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