Dubai begins its journey to host International Council of Museums General Conference 2025 as it formally becomes the ICOM flag-bearer Journey to host International Council of Museums General Conference 2025 as it formally becomes the ICOM flag-bearer. Latifa bint Mohammed:  It is an incredibly historic moment for Dubai as our city has become the first in the MENASA region to host ICOM.  “Dubai has made remarkable cultural achievements in a relatively short period, and we will continue to work towards positioning our city at the forefront of global cultural hubs” Dubai was handed over the flag by ICOM Prague 2022 during the ICOM General Conference Flag Relay Ceremony. The hosting of the largest global conference for museums in 2025 is set to further strengthen Dubai’s leading position as a hub for creativity and innovation across various fields. Hala Badri:  We promise to present a worthwhile experience for culture, museums professionals and delegates from around the world...

 Expo City Dubai welcome first visitors. Expo City Dubai welcomes first visitors.   Expo City Dubai welcomed its first visitors on Thursday with guests enjoying an early look at two of its popular attractions ahead of the official opening on 1 October. Fans of Expo 2020 Dubai – the first ever World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia – marked the start of Expo City Dubai’s journey by visiting Alif – The Mobility Pavilion and  Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion. Peruvian-Canadians Chris and Patricia Diaz, who were the first visitors to Alif, spent a month in the UAE during Expo 2020 Dubai, but didn’t manage to experience all the pavilions and attractions. They were delighted to be back. Patricia said: “Alif is one of the pavilions we were unable to visit because it was so busy.” Chris said: “We heard great things about Alif and were captivated by the outside, so we knew that the inside had to be wonderful too. It’s a really insightful experience and ...

  Dubai Culture announces dates for ‘Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert’ Festival Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is preparing to present an exceptional set of activities for its second edition of the 'Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert' Festival, a unique event of its kind in the region that will be held over three days from 9 - 11 December 2022 to celebrate emerging filmmakers. It will take place in the Marmoom Desert, on a #DubaiDestinations nature reserve rich in local heritage and culture. Dubai Culture also announces the extension of the deadline for receiving entries from 23 September to 7 October in the Al Marmoom Short-Film Competition that launched within this festival edition. The festival and competition aim to promote the sustainability of the film industry in the region, and provide a platform for film industry professionals to share their experiences and knowledge to inspire new talent to participate in the field. The festival will celebrate the films th...