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SUMMARY:Mountain Boy: dir Zainab Shaheen (2024)
DESCRIPTION:A special screening of Zainab Shaheen’s debut feature\, a coming-of-age story that doubles as a love letter to the landscapes of the UAE. Suhail is a young Emirati with autism\, living alone in the Fujairah mountains after his father shuns him. There he is at one with nature and has a kindness that infiltrates those who engage with him. When he crosses paths with a child caught in a storm\, it prompts him to set off on an unexpected an Arabian saluki in search of his mother’s family. On his travels toward Abu Dhabi the strangers he meets become friends … \nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Zainab Shaheen\, writer Michelle Ziolkowski\, and actor Naser Almessabi. \nRegistration is free (and does not require a museum ticket) with seats allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mountain-boy-dir-zainab-shaheen-2024-2/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260228T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260228T220000
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SUMMARY:Mountain Boy: dir Zainab Shaheen (2024)
DESCRIPTION:A special Ramadan film screening of Zainab Shaheen’s debut feature\, a coming-of-age story that doubles as a love letter to the landscapes of the UAE. \nSuhail is a young Emirati with autism\, living alone in the Fujairah mountains after his father shuns him. There he is at one with nature and has a kindness that infiltrates those who engage with him. When he crosses paths with a child caught in a storm\, it prompts him to set off on an unexpected an Arabian saluki in search of his mother’s family. On his travels toward Abu Dhabi the strangers he meets become friends … \nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Zainab Shaheen\, producer Nancy Paton\, writer Michelle Ziolkowski\, actor Naser Almessabi\, and guest Saleh Almessabi.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mountain-boy-dir-zainab-shaheen-2024/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033012
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SUMMARY:Khaleeji Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Open-air Khaleeji jazz from Boom.Diwan\, led by Grammy-nominated guitarist and ethnomusicologist Ghazi Al Mulaifi. Blending Gulf traditions with live improvisation\, Boom.Diwan brings a contemporary edge to regional music; for this performance they are joined by the Abu Dhabi Folklore & Theatre Society\, celebrated for their powerful performances of the UAE’s maritime heritage; and Emirati sound artist Safeya Alblooshi\, whose work connects sound\, environment\, and tradition \nIt’s free\, and seats will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. And it takes place outdoors – dress appropriately.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/khaleeji-jazz-2/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033012
CREATED:20251008T144340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T144416Z
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SUMMARY:Bedouins of the Wind: dir Danish Farhan (2024)
DESCRIPTION:This 49-minute documentary\, shot on location in Al Dhaid\, provides an intimate portrait of the world of Bedouin culture – camel racing\, falconry\, the unseen life rooted in the desert. The protagonist Abdulaziz Al Tunaiji trains camels for the nation’s most anticipated race\, while two generations ponder whether they will be the last of the Bedouins … \nThis premiere marks the beginning of the film’s regional and international release. \nThe screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmaker Danish Farhan and protagonist Abdelaziz Alteneiji on storytelling as preservation and how unrecorded histories can speak to the present\, with Sara Al Mheiri\, curator and author of Under the Ghaf Tree\, joining as a guest panellist.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bedouins-of-the-wind-dir-danish-farhan-2024/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251012T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033012
CREATED:20251008T144809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T144809Z
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SUMMARY:PechaKucha: On Noise
DESCRIPTION:Sound is a force we rarely notice\, yet it shapes our spatial\, emotional\, and cultural experiences in profound ways. This PechaKucha explores the unseen aspects of sound\, spanning audiology\, vinyl technology\, architectural acoustics\, voice as branding\, and early childhood communication through sign language.\nFive speakers from differing disciplines will seek to position sound as a vital force that influences perception and experience. \nSpeakers: \nFarid Esmaeil Founding Partner of X Architects\nAhmad Haffar Voice of Dubai\nKarim Houri CEO\, Houri Hearing\nJames Kelly Senior Lecturer in Audio at SAE Dubai\nShonali Lihala Chief Play Officer at Katie Jane
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/pechakucha-on-noise/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:PechaKucha
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250412T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033012
CREATED:20250408T125405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T125405Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary vs Traditional Genres
DESCRIPTION:A discussion exploring the connection between poetry and urban music\, featuring Emirati artist Saud G and poet Salem Al Attas with Saudi music expert and radio host Hassan Dennaoui (Big Hass) moderating. What influence has Western musical styles had on Gulf music\, its artistic value\, and how different generations perceive it?
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/contemporary-vs-traditional-genres/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Poetry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
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CREATED:20241126T104538Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Imprinted Narratives. Stories of a Nation Through Postal Stamps
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition\, curated by researcher and architect Rashed Al Mulla\, revisits key moments in the UAE’s history through examples of the country’s postage stamps that highlight achievements in education\, science\, environmental Awareness\, and international collaboration.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chnce-imprinted-narratives-stories-of-a-nation-through-postal-stamps/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Design,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033012
CREATED:20241204T140818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T140818Z
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SUMMARY:Archeological Insights: Dr Peter Magee in conversation with Dr Mansour Radwan
DESCRIPTION:This Dubai Culture event offers insights into historical artefacts and settlements across the UAE\, with a focus on the upcoming loan of unexpected discoveries to the Zayed National Museum. The Musuem’s director\, Peter Magee\, is a distinguished scholar with over 70 publications on the Arabian Gulf’s history and archaeology; he has led cultural heritage projects across the Middle East since 1994. Joining him is Mansour Radwan\, an archaeology expert with Dubai Culture’s Antiquities Section\, celebrated for an extensive career directing excavations across Egypt and for his significant contributions to archaeological research in the UAE and the wider region.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/archeological-insights-dr-peter-magee-in-conversation-with-dr-mansour-radwan/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Archeology,Conversation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241129
DTSTAMP:20260418T033012
CREATED:20241126T104158Z
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SUMMARY:Imprinted Narratives. Stories of a Nation Through Postal Stamps
DESCRIPTION:Dubai Culture has an interesting way to celebrate the UAE’s 53rd National Day: this exhibition\, curated by researcher and architect Rashed Al Mulla\, revisits key moments in the UAE’s history through examples of the country’s postage stamps that highlight achievements in education\, science\, environmental Awareness\, and international collaboration. To 28 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/imprinted-narratives-stories-of-a-nation-through-postal-stamps/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Design,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230511T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230511T210000
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SUMMARY:PechaKucha | On Space
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic lineup shares perspectives on space and the UAE’s role in exploring it. “From stunning space photography to inspiring strategies for promoting STEM education\, our speakers will take you on a journey through the cosmos and offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of space exploration” says the organiser\, Alserkal Advisory. \nSpeakers: \n\nNirmal Rajah\, STEM education specialist\nDr Mashhoor Al-Wardat\, Professor of Astrophysics\nRawand Alhashmi\, student of Aeronautical Engineering\nObaid Al Budoor\, photographer\nBriar Jacques\, astrologer and psychologist
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/pechakucha-on-space/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:PechaKucha
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