Culture and Society

NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group, has signed a deal for a local version of hit comedy gameshow Celebrity Game Face in the Middle East. The show will launch on 17th February in a weekly primetime slot on leading channel, Abu Dhabi TV, and the ADtv app, part of Abu Dhabi Media (ADM), the UAE’s leading public service broadcaster and media company. The gameshow is being produced by In Media Plus, who are behind shows such as The X Factor, Arab Idol, and Goul Waraya/Repeat After Me.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has expanded its portfolio of knowledge publications in 2020, issuing several publications across various knowledge disciplines via its ‘A Book in Minutes’ initiative and the Dubai International Programme for Writing.

OSN, the home to the greatest series, welcomes the month of February with new and exclusive series filled with exciting drama, hilarious comedy, thrilling action and much more on OSN Series First and as catch up on the OSN streaming app and On-Demand.  Both Arabic and English audiences are spoilt for choice with OSN’s wide variety of shows, with some of the world’s most watched, most talked about, most critically acclaimed and most anticipated series available. Whatever the genre, OSN is the ultimate home for series in the region and the place to tune in for a binge-watch.

Collections of Sharjah Calligraphy Museum have been updated in commemoration of the International Mother Language Day, which is celebrated on February 21st every year. 

Ellington Art Foundation, an initiative by Dubai’s leading design-led property developer Ellington Properties, has announced the winners of its Wilton Terraces Art competition – ‘The Arts of The Silk Road’ -  launched at the end of last year.

Abu Dhabi Festival continues its mission to support Arab artists on the global stage with the world premiere release of “In the Wee Small Hours”, Kamal’s new single, on 21 February on Abu Dhabi Festival website (https://abudhabifestival.ae/in-the-wee-small-hours/) at 6:00pm, Abu Dhabi time .