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SUMMARY:Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:This year’s ADIBF – remarkably\, it’s the 34th edition – has the theme ‘Knowledge Illuminates our Community’\, a sentiment which brooks no argument. There are 90 participating countries\, the ‘Focus Personality’ is Avicenna (Ibn Sina)\, the ‘Book of the World’ is One Thousand and One Nights\, and the guest of honour\, usually a single nation\, is Culture of the Caribbean Basin. \nLast year there were more than 230\,000 visitors\, 1\,350 exhibitors\, and reportedly in excess of 1.5 million books sold. All those numbers should be beaten this time around; ADIBF is a genuine force in the booming regional publishing field\, and some clever extras – like a much-expanded ‘Podcast from Abu Dhabi‘ programme\, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award ceremony\, and a famously busy schedule of something like 2\,000 lectures\, panel discussions\, specialised workshops and other activities – make it a good bet for the reader as well as the publishing professional. \nThe book fair has been extended to ten days this year; it runs 9am to 10pm from 26 April to 5 May. Admission is free\, but you’ll need to pre-register.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/abu-dhabi-international-book-fair-3/
LOCATION:ADNEC\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Book Fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
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SUMMARY:Culture Summit Abu Dhabi
DESCRIPTION:The seventh edition of the Summit\, which runs 27-29 April\, again brings together “thought leaders” from art\, heritage\, media\, museums\, music\, public policy and technology to debate the role of culture. This year’s theme is the catch-all ‘Culture for Humanity and Beyond’ and the forum will explore “the ever-dynamic relationship between culture and humanity in an unrivalled period of transformation … The Summit will prompt a collective rethinking of human emancipation\, humanism\, and seek to find a new common ground to build a shared sustainable future”. \nThis it will do across three days of panels\, creative conversations\, case studies\, artist talks and workshops\, all reimagining what tomorrow could look like “as old ways of thinking become obsolete”. \nDay one will be focused on the sub-theme\, ‘reshaping the cultural landscape’ As power shifts continue in a world marked by the digital revolution\, economic inequality\, and geopolitical volatility\, cultural identities and societal values are being redefined. The sessions will explore the impact of these shifts on the production\, reception\, and consumption of culture\, and discuss the role the creative sector can play in guiding humanity through uncertainty towards a confident future. \nDay two’s sub-theme is ‘the new frontiers of a post-human environment”’. As advancements in technology\, including AI\, biotechnology\, and environmental studies redefine the essence of humanity\, the sessions on this day will examine how culture can ensure these changes enhance human experience. The programme will explore how the cultural and creative sectors are adapting their business models\, infrastructures\, and policies to seize the opportunities these new frontiers present. \nDay three will examine ‘new frames to redefine Culture for Humanity and Beyond’\, discussing how innovative\, collaborative efforts and the rise of ‘glocal’ approaches can foster resilience\, inclusion\, and sustainability. The sessions will also examine how cultural innovation\, and technology can help reshape narratives and create new common ground to overcome global polarisation. \nThe full programme is here. Attendance is (mostly) by invitation\, but you can ‘register your interest’ here and you might get the call … \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/culture-summit-abu-dhabi/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Pedro Martin Rojo: Faces of Dubai
DESCRIPTION:The artist’s first solo exhibition in Dubai features 12 new portraits that aim to capture “the rich diversity of women who define Dubai’s essence … each portrait a tribute to the quiet confidence\, individuality\, and allure that make this city an international hub of elegance and sophistication”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-pedro-martin-rojo-faces-of-dubai/
LOCATION:The Warehouse\, Goshi Warehouse 57\, Al Quoz 3\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Elysian Awakening of Powerful Spring
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition\, curated by Sara Serpilli and Marina Baisel\, featuring Fatma Latooh\, Barbara Duran\, Sara Alkhayyal and Zeina Abdullah. Says the gallery: “this exhibition is not merely a showcase – it is a tribute\, a declaration\, and an invitation to witness the profound energy\, resilience\, and poetic vision that women bring to the contemporary art world … Elysian Awakening invites us to explore the many facets of womanhood — strength and softness\, memory and myth\, silence and voice”. To 31 August. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/elysian-awakening-of-powerful-spring/
LOCATION:Rarares Galllery\, Zone C\, Gate Avenue\, DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Riley Mulherkar
DESCRIPTION:The 22nd Abu Dhabi Festival closes with a special tribute to the late musical legend\, Quincy Jones\, performed by trumpeter Riley Mulherkar and his brass quartet The Westerlies. Described in one review as “über hip\, modern yet timeless\,” Mulherkar’s performance will also be part of the 2025 International Jazz Day celebrations\, hosted by Abu Dhabi.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/riley-mulherkar/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Berklee Abu Dhabi’s Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:“A celebration of jazz as a unifying force\, bridging musical traditions from around the world”. This year’s Jazz Night programme looks a particularly exciting one\, and a fitting match for International Jazz day. The artists: \nEsperanza Spalding (USA) – Berklee alumna and multi-Grammy-winning bassist\, vocalist\, and composer known for her genre-defying approach to jazz\, blending elements of R&B\, classical\, and experimental sounds \nHüsnü Şenlendirici (Turkey) – Virtuoso Turkish clarinetist who merges Anatolian folk\, Turkish classical music\, and jazz \nCharbel Rouhana (Lebanon) – One of Lebanon’s most outstanding oud players. His compositions have redefined the instrument\, turning it into a versatile\, modern voice that seamlessly connects with different cultures and musical styles while staying rooted in the Oriental-Arabic tradition \nMayssa Karaa (Lebanon-USA) – Grammy-nominated singer\, songwriter\, and entrepreneur\, currently serving as the inaugural Artistic Director of Berklee Abu Dhabi. \nHeJAZZ Ensemble (Abu Dhabi) – A dynamic big band founded by Berklee Abu Dhabi faculty Yarub Smarait and Samvel Gasparyan to that fuse Arabic traditions with the energy of jazz.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/berklee-abu-dhabis-jazz-night/
LOCATION:Berklee Abu Dhabi\, UAE Pavilion\, Saadiyat ISland\, Abu Dhabi
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