Arts

ALBAHIE, THE FIRST EVER AUCTION HOUSE IN QATAR, OPENS AT KATARA

Cultural Village Foundation-Katara launched on Sunday, the first ever auction house in Qatar, “Al Bahi”. This was announced during an inaugural ceremony held in the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Excellency Sheikh Faisal Bin Qasim Al-Thani.

Bokra The Film, Starring Quincy Jones and Region’s Leading Artists, Set to Make its World Premiere at Dubai International Film Festival

  • Documentary based on ‘Tomorrow-Bokra’, one of the most successful charity songs ever made in the Middle East, celebrating the positive impact arts can have on the lives of millions of disadvantaged youth
  • Directed by Emirati filmmaker Ahmed Abdulqader and produced by Quincy Jones, Emirati social entrepreneur Badr Jafar and Emirati director Ali F Mostafa
  • Presented by Global Gumbo Group, Bokra The Film stars some of the region’s top musical artists including Kadim Al Saher, Tamer Hosny, Sherine Abdel

UAE launches Arab Social Media Award to encourage innovative and responsible use of social media in region

An initiative of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

 Award to honor best social media initiatives in 20 categories

  • Annual event to recognize individuals and institutions that help establish positive environment for innovation and creativity
  • Aimed at leveraging social media usage to increase awareness of the issues of concern to Arab community 

Mohammed bin Rashid: