Darah Team Visits Shibam City in Yemen, Discusses Cultural Projects

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Darah Team Visits Shibam City in Yemen, Discusses Cultural Projects

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

A team from the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) visited Shibam in Yemen as part of a collaborative effort with the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY).
The visit aims to contribute to the preservation of the rich heritage of this ancient city.
During the visit, the team reviewed documentation methods for traditional arts, architecture, decorations, and crafts.
The team also discussed diverse heritage and cultural projects, covering skills development through training, the creation of a commemorative publication about the city, and the establishment of a library dedicated to history, heritage, and traditional arts, SPA reported.
Moreover, the team visited the Al-Ahgaf Manuscripts Library, examining and studying its requirements to ensure the preservation of the documents and manuscripts it holds.



Dubai Culture Celebrates Winners of 3rd Dubai Festival for Youth Music

The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
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Dubai Culture Celebrates Winners of 3rd Dubai Festival for Youth Music

The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has crowned the winners of the third Dubai Festival for Youth Music during a ceremony hosted at Etihad Museum, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday.

The festival is geared toward elevating the local music sector, discovering emerging talent, inspiring them to pursue their creative passion, and contribute to strengthening the cultural and creative industries, WAM said.

The closing ceremony was attended by Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, Fatma Al Jallaf, Acting Director of the Performing Arts Department at Dubai Culture, and poet Dr. Aref Alshaikh, who was honoured with the ‘Music Personality of the Year’ award in recognition of his longstanding literary contributions and influential role in enriching the local cultural landscape.

The event also welcomed the festival’s jury members, including composer Mohammad Malulla, maestro Fadel Hamidi, and artist Jasem Mohamed, WAM said.
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists, who unleashed their creativity through captivating musical and vocal performances. These were eagerly followed by the jury and audience, showcasing diverse skills in singing, music composition, instrumental performance, and more.