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12/20/23, 5:26 PM Dubai Culture anchors initiatives to enhance the appeal of heritage - TrendRadars

A traditonal dance being performed at Al Shindagha Days festival.

Throughout the festival, local folk-art groups presented various artistic and folkloric performances to the tunes
of traditional coastal music. The ‘Youth Theatre Arts’ showcased a play titled ‘Tawi Gubisha’ written and
directed by Marai Al Halyan, featuring actor Hassan Yousef. The visitors were also introduced to a range of
older Emirati games, including ‘Al Guhaif, ‘Al Karabi’ and ‘Al Dusays’. Dubai Culture has signed a
memorandum of understanding with Watani Al Emarat Foundation to enhance mutual collaboration, exchange
knowledge and expertise, and develop joint research projects that spread awareness of Emirati history and
culture. The collaboration aims to organise a series of educational and training programmes to promote Emirati
heritage and values.

The MoU outlines the roles of both parties, allowing Watani Al Emarat Foundation to utilise Dubai Public
Library branches, Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children, and the Authority’s museums and heritage sites to
organise lectures, seminars, activities, educational workshops and training sessions, aiming to spread
knowledge and awareness of the country’s culture and history. Muna Faisal Algurg, CEO of the Culture &
Heritage Sector at Dubai Culture, said that the partnership with Watani Al Emarat Foundation reflected the
Authority’s efforts to consolidate national identity in the hearts of future generations. Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi,
Executive Director of Watani Al Emarat Foundation, said that “this collaboration aligns seamlessly with our
shared vision and concerted efforts to preserve our national identity, improve awareness of Emirati heritage and
culture …”

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