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Kaaba Kiswa Calligrapher Wins First Place at Cairo International Arabic Calligraphy Forum

The kiswa covering the Kaaba in the Holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
The kiswa covering the Kaaba in the Holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Kaaba Kiswa Calligrapher Wins First Place at Cairo International Arabic Calligraphy Forum

The kiswa covering the Kaaba in the Holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
The kiswa covering the Kaaba in the Holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Maliki, a distinguished calligrapher from the King Abdulaziz Complex for Holy Kaaba Kiswa, has won first place at the Cairo International Forum for the Art of Arabic Calligraphy, receiving the prestigious Authentic Trend Award for Arabic Calligraphy.

Al-Maliki won the award at the forum’s ninth session, where he competed with a group of talented calligraphers from around the world, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

The Cairo International Forum for Arabic Calligraphy honors the significance of Arabic calligraphy as an integral part of Arab and Islamic cultural heritage.

The event celebrates the diversity and creativity of calligraphers, encouraging ongoing development and innovation in this art form.

This year’s competition featured 80 contestants from Arab and international backgrounds, along with renowned calligraphers and honored guests.

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Tanweer Festival in UAE to Showcase Diverse Cultural Expressions

Held in the Mleiha Desert, Sharjah, this event will feature three days of artistic and cultural activities. WAM
Held in the Mleiha Desert, Sharjah, this event will feature three days of artistic and cultural activities. WAM
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Tanweer Festival in UAE to Showcase Diverse Cultural Expressions

Held in the Mleiha Desert, Sharjah, this event will feature three days of artistic and cultural activities. WAM
Held in the Mleiha Desert, Sharjah, this event will feature three days of artistic and cultural activities. WAM

The three-day Tanweer Festival 2024, themed "Timeless Echoes of Love and Light," will bring an immersive cultural gathering to the UAE on November 22, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

Inspired by the legacy of Jalal al-Din Al Rumi, the festival invites global audiences to engage in shared expressions of music, art, poetry, and cultural exchange, WAM said.

Held in the Mleiha Desert, Sharjah, this event will feature three days of artistic and cultural activities, with over 100 musicians from more than 15 nations, performing across four uniquely designed stages, along with ten workshops and immersive art installations.

The festival’s program integrates performances by renowned artists such as Sami Yusuf, Dhafer Youssef, Kamal Musallam, and Constantinople with Ghalia Benali, each contributing to a diverse artistic atmosphere.

The event will include ten workshops aimed at enhancing creative skills and understanding cultural traditions, from Sufi whirling to calligraphy lighting, led by experienced practitioners.

Visitors can also explore art installations by visionary artists such as Karim + Elias, Ahmad Kattan, and Omar Al Gurg, which will provide reflective and inspirational experiences.

Tanweer’s “Nourish” culinary area will feature 12 vendors offering local and international dishes, reflecting the festival’s ethos of cross-cultural connection through food.

The marketplace will host 14 local and international artisans, showcasing handcrafted items and sustainable goods that celebrate diverse artistic traditions.