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A night of international music 4/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Naseer Shamma along with other internationally famous musicians gathered to perform at the Abu Dhabi Festival.

Adding an Emirati flavor in every aspect of ‘The Rivals’ 4/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

The Rivals was initially introduced in London during the 1700s, and now reintroduced in Abu Dhabi with an Emirati flavor.

Anoushka Shankar showcases the evolutionary bridge between flamenco and Indian music 4/13/2012 12:00:00 AM

Spectacular performance opens 2012 Abu Dhabi Festival.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A night filled with music, laughter and joy 4/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

Globe Education returns this year to perform the Shakespearean play 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' in Abu Dhabi, as a part of Abu Dhabi Festival event.

Abu Dhabi Festival takes its visitors back into time with Al Farabi’s music legacy. 4/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

The Abu Dhabi Festival dedicated 3 days to bringing and exploring the music of the 9th-century musician, philosopher and scientist Abu Nasr Muhammad Al Farabi.

HRH Princess Rym Ali of Jordan offers insights and advice to the YML students. 4/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

During a brief session HRH Princess Rym Ali of Jordan exchanges her experience and insight as a journalist with the Young Media Leaders.

The Shaolin Monk & Sidi Larbi speak of their experience together and expectations of the show. 4/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

The fascinating shaolin tradition was brought to the Middle East for the first time to preform at the Abu Dhabi Festival.

‘Gestures of Light’ opens at Ghaf Gallery 4/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

Artist-calligrapher Hassan Massoudy, the exhibition entitled ‘Gestures of Light’ making its regional premiere as part of the Festival’s visual art programme.

"Resplendent Russia" 4/11/2012 12:00:00 AM

Maxim Vengerov joins the St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra for an inspiring evening of classical music.

Opportunities are like birds 9/6/2011 12:00:00 AM

YML UP CLOSE & PERSONAL: Ali Abdulla Al Afeefi takes everything one step at a time, while embarking on a journey of self-discovery.

A day to remember 9/5/2011 12:00:00 AM

YML UP CLOSE & PERSONAL: Hasan Murad shares his memorable insight into real TV production.

A heart big enough to encompass the whole universe 9/4/2011 12:00:00 AM

Ahmed Bin Zeban is an Emirati poet. He loves playing with words, rhyme and rhythm. He enjoys reciting poetry. He is 22 years old and he is studying Law at the UAE University (UAEU) in Al Ain.

YML and UAEU 9/4/2011 12:00:00 AM

YML UP CLOSE & PERSONAL: Mona Ahmed Al Hammoudi, from UAEU, talks to her colleagues about the YML programme.

Check, double check and triple check! 9/3/2011 12:00:00 AM

YML exclusive: Mohammed Farah interviews Her Royal Highness Princess Rym Ali of Jordan.

The story of a Dirham 9/3/2011 12:00:00 AM

The Dirham dropped off my pocket, without permission, and did something it was not meant to do...

Obstacles are also opportunities to learn 9/3/2011 12:00:00 AM

Mohammed Salmeen Al Neyadi, HCT Men, interviews Hassan Fattah, the Editor-in-Chief of The National.

A new type of superhero 9/3/2011 12:00:00 AM

Sara al Nadabi interviews Dr Naif Al-Mutawa, the creator of THE99 - the first group of comic superheroes born of an Islamic archetype.

The end of an ambition 9/3/2011 12:00:00 AM

YML UP CLOSE & PERSONAL: A familiar story for many girls who hold onto personal dreams and ambitions...

A strong believer in New Media 9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

Dr Sulaiman Al Hattlan was invited to give a guest lecture to the Young Media Leaders. Following a very interesting and animated discussion, Mona Ahmed Al Hammoudi from UAE University had the opportunity to interview Dr Al Hattlan.

The way of life 6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

YML up close & personal: Life is facing your fears and challenging them.

If you see the invisible, you can achieve the impossible 6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

YML up close & personal: ‘The invisible’ is your dream, something you want very much, you’ve never had, and it’s hard to achieve or to get, and the way to reach ‘the invisible’ is called ‘the impossible’...

I never thought media could be as fun as dancing 6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

YML up close & personal: Break-dance is not an easy sport; it requires, as the name itself reveals, to ‘break’ the rules of flexibility...

How reading as a child made me become a journalist 6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

YML up close & personal: I grew up surrounded by newspapers, and all my writing now is somehow inspired by my early days of reading...

About my dream and what motivates me to be a journalist 6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

YML up close & personal: What makes me happy is when I succeed to impress people and get their attention.

Out of this world 4/24/2011 12:00:00 AM

If you are an Abu Dhabi resident or visitor, and you haven’t actually experienced Ferrari World, book your trip as soon as possible.

Visualising ideas, exploring heritage 4/19/2011 12:00:00 AM

Mattar Bin Lahej is an Emirati painter, a photographer and a sculptor. He established the first Emirati centre for visual arts in Dubai. Through his unique efforts during the past seven years, Matar Bin Lahej managed to discover and promote one thousand new talented young artists.

Ballet Gala open rehearsal 4/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Dancers from the Bolshoi and the Mariinsky, led by Maxim Beloserkovsky and Irina Dvorovenko, principal dancers at the American Ballet Theatre, perform on the stage of Emirates Palace.

In pictures: Ballet Gala open rehearsal 4/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Dancers from the Bolshoi, the Mariinsky, and the American Ballet Theatre perform on the stage of Emirates Palace.

In pictures: Ballet Gala 4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

A series of timeless dances are performed by dancers from the Bolshoi and the Mariinsky.

Shinning stars 4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

Maxim Beloserkovsky and Irina Dvorovenko, principal dancers at the American Ballet Theatre, perform at Emirates Palace together with artists from the Bolshoi and the Mariinsky.

In pictures: Ballet stars shine on Emirates Palace stage 4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

Maxim Beloserkovsky and Irina Dvorovenko, principal dancers at the American Ballet Theatre, perform a timeless dance as part of the Closing Gala of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2011.

Perfect balance 3/31/2011 12:00:00 AM

The Young Media Leaders meet Maxim Beloserkovsky and Irina Dvorovenko, the American Ballet Theatre’s principal dancers, on the eve of their Ballet Gala. Max and Irina answer the questions the same way they dance together… in perfect harmony.

Always searching ‘the best’ and ‘the new’ 3/29/2011 12:00:00 AM

Reem Al Meqbali interviews the innovative Lebanese composer Oussama Rahbani before his Abu Dhabi Festival performance.

In pictures: interview opportunity with Oussama Rahbani 3/29/2011 12:00:00 AM

The innovative Lebanese composer Oussama Rahbani talks to journalists before his Abu Dhabi Festival performance.

‘Arabtango’ 3/28/2011 12:00:00 AM

Meeting the Lebanese singer Soumaya Baalbaki made Sara Mohamed Saif al Nadabi realise that people sometimes know too little about the beautiful music and artists around them.

In pictures: Young Artist Day 3/26/2011 12:00:00 AM

The Young Artists Day aims at engaging young people in a cross-cultural dialogue through music.

Macadi Nahhas: Traditional songs in the architecture of the future 3/25/2011 12:00:00 AM

Zaha Hadid Pavilion welcomes the inspirational Jordanian vocalist Macadi Nahhas, as part of the Levant Music Heritage Project.

Light, shadow and dance 3/23/2011 12:00:00 AM

What do you get when you have the perfect blend of ballet and contemporary dance? The result is… PUSH!

Carnegie Hall and Sara Al Qaiwani 3/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

A dazzling blend of Western and Emirati culture.

The Scottish Play 3/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

The Shakespeare Globe theatre in London comes to Abu Dhabi to perform Macbeth as part of the educational programme of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2011.

In pictures: Path of Roses 3/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

Journalists and Young Media Leaders attend a walkthrough with Rachid Koraïchi and listen to the artist’s explanations of his internationally celebrated exhibition ‘The Path of Roses’

The Path of Roses 3/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

Journalists and Young Media Leaders attend a walkthrough with Rachid Koraïchi.

The YML experience 3/19/2011 12:00:00 AM

Ali Abdulla Al Afeefi experiences the Abu Dhabi Festival 2011 Opening Gala from two totally different places… the Emirates Palace stage (as a presenter) and the balcony (as a reporter)

The opening performance: Mozart masterpieces 3/19/2011 12:00:00 AM

Abu Dhabi Festival is an astonishing event filled with artistic and cultural moments brought to Abu Dhabi from all over the world.

The Abu Dhabi Festival is back 3/19/2011 12:00:00 AM

The opening ceremony and the awards

In pictures: colours and flowers at Sheikh Zayed Mosque 3/7/2011 12:00:00 AM

Blue colour petals painted on glass, positioned like arrows pointing at the Dome, emphasize the importance of the mosque.

The ‘Green’ National Day 3/6/2011 12:00:00 AM

While the UAE was celebrating its 39th National Day, Ali Al Afeefi lived his own 'green' experience, sailing across the Arabian Gulf.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque: a close view 3/6/2011 12:00:00 AM

Hassan Murad Ahmedi looks at details of Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

In pictures: Sheikh Zayed Mosque 3/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Ranim Ibrahim's camera goes from faces and expressions to domes, minarets and columns at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

'Caribbean Gems' shine at Emirates Palace 2/27/2011 12:00:00 AM

Two different rhythms mix together to celebrate the 167th anniversary of the independence of the Dominican Republic.

In pictures: Caribbean Gems open rehearsal 2/27/2011 12:00:00 AM

Khawla Al Neaimy attends the open rehearsal of the Caribbean Gems show, a pre-concert event performed in front of over 600 students from various Abu Dhabi schools and colleges.

In pictures: Sheikh Zayed Mosque 2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

Khawla Al Neaimy visits Sheikh Zayed Mosque - the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates.

A media lesson 2/17/2011 12:00:00 AM

The editor-in-chief of the Arabic edition of National Geographic, Mohamed al Hammadi, talks to the Young Media Leaders about the importance of reading and how asking the right questions can change your future.

A great role and a supreme message 2/17/2011 12:00:00 AM

Khaula K Al Neaimy interviews Mohammed Al Hammadi, the Editor-in-Chief of the Arabic Edition of National Geographic.

It’s all about patience, endurance and concentration 1/30/2011 12:00:00 AM

Ranim Ibrahim talks to Sara al Qaiwani, the first Emirati soprano, and tries to find out more about the artist behind the beautiful voice.

ADMAF reveals details of Abu Dhabi Festival line-up 1/30/2011 12:00:00 AM

The Abu Dhabi Festival 2011 will present a programme drawing together a prestigious line-up of world-renowned performers from across the world. With a programme combining music, art, dance, jazz, ballet and fine arts, the Festival will showcase the very best from across the artistic spectrum.

The future of comics in the Arab world 1/29/2011 12:00:00 AM

Participants at a panel discussion on ‘Middle Eastern Comics And their Place in the 21st Century’ debate on the rise of comics in the Middle East, the educational value of comics and art, and on Abu Dhabi’s role as ‘city of future’, continuously supporting education through entertainment.

Graphic Novel Panel Discussion: “Middle Eastern Comics and their place in the 21st Century” 1/26/2011 12:00:00 AM

Interview with Qais Sedki 1/26/2011 12:00:00 AM

Reem Al Meqbali interviews Qais Sedki, the winner of Sheikh Zayed Book Award, and the author of the first Arabic graphic novel designed in the Japanese ‘manga’ style.

Interview with Dez Skinn 1/25/2011 12:00:00 AM

Reem Al Meqbali interviews Dez Skinn, one of the most influential figures in British comics industry

Graphic Novel Panel Discussion: “Middle Eastern Comics and their place in the 21st Century” 1/25/2011 12:00:00 AM

In pictures: The artists Qais Sedki, Dez Skinn and Charles Kochman discuss the future of comics in the Middle East.

In pictures: World Orchestra for Peace 1/10/2011 12:00:00 AM

Shamma Mohammed attends the first ever concert in the Arab world by UNESCO Artists for Peace, Maestro Valery Gergiev and the World Orchestra for Peace. The event brought together world’s finest orchestral players drawn from 62 international orchestras and 30 countries, in a unique homage to harmony for humanity.

Rhythms of soul 4/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

Bringing the world's best to Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Festival 2010 welcomes on stage Wynton Marsalis, the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation.

Painting the future 2/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

The best way to write about art is to be an artist... at least for a day.

Colour, music and fun at DSF 2010 2/4/2010 12:00:00 AM

This year's DSF has it all: from Tannoura dance, to Tajikistani folklore and Italian opera.

Exhibition 2/3/2010 12:00:00 AM

Islamic Art workshop opens way to new Traditional Art Center 2/3/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Prince’s School of Traditional Art organises an Islamic art workshop at Zayed University.

Al Ain air show dazzles spectators 1/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

Some of the best pilots and teams from around the world attend the 2010 season of the Al Ain air show.

Seeing life through professional eyes 1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM

Students attend a photojournalism workshop and learn useful tips from a Formula One photographer.

Interview with film director Rawya Abdullah 1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Rawya Abdullah, aged 25, talks about her life, career and the challenges of being a female director.

Lines and points can make art 12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM

Klaithem Salem Al Darmki interviews Reem, a young Emirati artist who believes that following one's imagination can lead to amazing achievements.

Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde visit the UAE 10/28/2009 12:00:00 AM

As part of her visit in Abu Dhabi, Princess Mathilde of Belgium talks to Emirati students about microfinancing.

Opera night celebrates cultural dialogue 10/27/2009 12:00:00 AM

ADMAF organises a stunning operatic performance by world-renowned bass baritone Jose Van Dam, to celebrate the visit of the Prince and Princess of Belgium.

Any dream can turn into reality 4/30/2009 12:00:00 AM

YML students interview Mohammed Saeed Harib, the successful creator of Freej cartoon series.

Think positive even during hard times 4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Taking positive points into account is the best method to find a way out of a “great depression”.