Emirati artists for Morocco festival

Abu Dhabi, June 28, 2010 (WAM)- Several Emirati artists are taking part in the upcoming session of Asila Cultural Festival in Morocco from July 10 to 25. The artist will hold a number of exhibitions, workshops and specialised lectures that reflect the latest trends of fine arts movements in the UAE.
Organisers of the festival have chosen the UAE a guest of honour in recognition for its cultural achievements in the region and the world.
Significant cultural activities are scheduled to present The UAE in the festival where more than 45 international delegations are
 taking part in the festival. The participation is in cooperation between the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development.
Masdar, a leading Abu Dhabi investment and technology company, is participating in the Festival by holding an international conference on the importance of renewable energy under the title ‘Renewable Energy – A Leap Towards Human Development’.
In the Visual Arts Exhibition the following artist are taking part: Abdulqader Al Rais, Mohamed Mandi, Jalal Luqman, Mattar bin Lahej, Khalil Abdulwahid and Azza Al Qubaisi.
The Art Workshops Programme includes a series of workshops for artists Nabeel Al Muhairbi, Faiza Mubarak, Eman Fahad, Naama Al Thani, and Khuloud Al Jaberi.
The Art Residency Programme will include art works for students Maha Al Yafei from HCT Abu Dhabi, Amal Belal Al Shehhi from Zayed University Abu Dhabi, and Shareena Lootah from American University of Dubai.
Artist Abdula Rahman Al Maini will paint a huge mural during the festival.
In addition a number of short Emirati films will be screened in the festival. The films are Bint Maryam, Mas’a Al Jana, Harisat Al Ma’a, Janat Maryam, Solo, Tanbac, Maraya Al Samt, Bint Al Nokheda, and Al Khota. - Khaleej Times