Nine-day calligraphy exhibition in Dubai from Feb 25

DUBAI — The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) will promote the ancient art of Arabic calligraphy though an Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition from February 25 to March 5 at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel.

By A Staff Reporter

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Published: Wed 15 Feb 2006, 10:01 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 6:47 PM

“It is a great pleasure and privilege for us to be able to organise an event that highlights a traditional form of art in the Arab and Islamic world. Such exhibitions not only uphold Dubai's heritage and culture but also promote the art form of Arabic calligraphy," said Marwan bin Beyat, Manager Events of the DTCM and Supervisor of the exhibition.

On show will be more than 100 works by 38 calligraphers from 17 countries.

An estimated 5,000 visitors are expected to visit the exhibition.

A series of lectures and workshops will be organised parallel to the exhibition.


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