Middle East photo competition winners announced

Canon Middle East announces winners of “My Earth, My Lens” photo competition

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, has recently announced the winners of ‘My Earth, My Lens’ – a photo competition that the company launched on March 31st in line with its celebration of Earth Hour 2012.

The competition is part of Canon’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and invited participants to capture powerful images of nature – ranging from photographs of the ocean to pictures of gardens. These needed to be accompanied by a photo caption that best captured the essence of the image.

Dina El Seyoufy, a photographer from Cairo, was picked as the top winner for the region-wide competition and will walk away with a Canon Powershot A2300. Dina’s photograph was captioned “Sun straggling to shine on a winter cloudy day” and the shot was taken with Canon’s S95 camera.

The second position was taken by Meriem Chafai from the UAE. Meriem’s photograph was entitled “Palm of Life” and was captured using Canon’s D1100 camera. Her prize includes Canon’s POWERSHOT SX230 HS BLU camera.

The third position was taken by Mowafaq Abaneh from Jordan. Mowafaq’s shot was entitled “Fields of flowers” and was captured using Canon’s IXUS 130 camera. His prize includes Canon’s IXUS 115 HS BLU camera.

Mai Youssef, Corporate Communications Manager, Canon Middle East, said: “At Canon we are always trying to inspire people’s creativity and innovation and we are very pleased by the response we have received for this competition. We are committed to support the budding artistic talent in the region. At the same time, this competition aims to combine the power of image with awareness around sustainable environments. We hope that through this competition more people have come to appreciate the natural beauty around them.”

The initiative complements Canon’s celebration of its 10 year anniversary in the Middle East, with CSR a major aspect of the celebrations.

To find out more about Canon’s environmental initiatives please visit http://www.canon-me.com/About_Us/About_Canon/Environmental_Activities/index.aspx

Mohamed Kanoo’s second solo exhibition debuts at Meem Gallery

Kanoo’s first solo exhibition held at Meem Gallery in 2009 displayed his Shemaghart collection

Meem Gallery is proud to present Mohamed Kanoo’s second solo exhibition at the gallery, displaying his recent work. Fun w/Fen presents the artist’s humorous interpretation of topical issues including religion, culture, politics and popular culture. The exhibition features works such as Abayya Army and the Red Balloon, Noor (Light), and Henna Stop Sign. Many of his recent works also pays homage to a number of artists Kanoo draws inspiration from, such as in works like Allah, which presents four small incisions on a large silver canvas, an immediate interpretation of the pioneering conceptual work of the 1950’s Argentinian born artist Lucio Fontana; AraMao, which is based on Andy Warhol’s famous portrait of Chairman Mao; and his personal interpretation of Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa, where he replaces Mount Fuji with Dubai’s Burj Al Arab. Kanoo’s first solo exhibition held at Meem Gallery in 2009 displayed his Shemaghart collection. Read more

UAE artists to bring urban art to Dubai’s outdoors

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, has shortlisted 12 UAE-based artists for the second ‘Outdoor Art Project.’

This year’s ‘Outdoor Art Project’ was launched by Dubai Culture, in partnership with Dubai Properties Group (DPG), to place emphasis on outdoor art and highlight the urban artist’s expression of creativity. Over 40 proposals were received in response to the open call, which aims to commission and showcase the selected artworks at Bay Avenue, the retail promenade located at The Executive Towers in Business Bay, one of DPG’s key developments. Read more

Galatea Gallery debuts in Dubai

A new art gallery named Galatea (the name comes from ancient Greek myth about Pygmalion’s sculpture that came to life) debuts with an exhibition at the RoyalMirage Hotel in Dubai.

Galatea Gallery is to exhibit artworks by international and local artists. Those include paintings, sketches, sculptures and other items. Apart from art exhibitions, Galatea plans to host other events such as lectures, auctions, meetings and contests. Read more

Dubai annual Heritage Week runs until April 21

Dubai Culture to host numerous activities at the Cultural Centres in public schools, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education

Celebrations held under the theme ‘Dubai: Live Our Heritage’

Rich cultural array of activities to be held across Dubai’s key heritage and cultural locations including Al Bastakiya, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Public Library, Ibn Battuta Mall, Arabian Centre, Hatta National Arts & Cultural Association, Dubai International Airport

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage is putting the spotlight on the rich and varied facets of Emirati heritage, aimed at further strengthening the awareness of the city’s youth on the UAE heritage, through a gamut of educational and cultural activities at the annual Heritage Week until April 21, 2012. Read more

World premieres to kick start 5th Gulf Film Festival

9 films make to the final selection for the festival’s prestigious competition

The final short-list of nine feature films and documentaries vying for the Official Gulf Feature competition at the fifth Gulf Film Festival has three world premieres that include the story of three artists exploring the artistic identity of Dubai; an evocative tale on Saeid Jaf, a mercenary commander of the Iraqi Baath Party; and a scary thriller about a road journey that goes awry when the motorists encounter a group of zombies. Read more

GFF ‘Intersections’ to feature trend-setting short films

Intersections selection distinguished by their distinct approach to film-making

3 world premieres and 2 international premieres in showcase of 17 films

Several international festival award winners in the selection

Alongside its rich showcase of movies from the Arabian peninsula, the fifth Gulf Film Festival, commencing on April 10, 2012, is offering viewers the opportunity to watch trend-setting shorts from across the world in its out-of-competition Intersections segment. Read more

Burj Khalifa honored with Burj Monument

Saluting global collaboration: The Burj Monument celebrates the making of iconic Burj Khalifa

18-metre high, three-core Burj Monument in stainless steel reflects original design inspiration of the world’s tallest building

Located in Downtown Dubai near The Dubai Mall on a unique visual plane aligned with Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa, the world’s only ‘Global Icon’ and the civic pride of the city of Dubai, now has a monument saluting the international collaboration that marked the accomplishment of the world’s tallest building. Emaar Properties, the developer of Burj Khalifa, has unveiled ‘The Burj Monument,’ 18 metres high and in stainless steel, in Downtown Dubai, near The Dubai Mall. Read more

Design Days Dubai showcases collectible works, live performances

Inaugural Design Days Dubai opens today with exclusive showcase of collectible works and live performances

Workshops and seminars on design form part of the programme

The first fair in the Middle East and South Asia region dedicated to collectible and limited-edition design, Design Days Dubai will open Sunday, March 18. Showcasing an unmatched collection of more than 400 rare design masterpieces, it will bring together collectors, makers and lovers of design from the region and beyond. Read more

World-renowned authors tour At the Top, Burj Khalifa

Several world-renowned authors who are in Dubai to take part in the city’s prestigious literary event, the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, toured At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observatory deck with an outdoor terrace, located on Level 124 of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Read more

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