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Thursday, November 26 - 2009

The Omar Saif Ghobash Foundation for Art & Literature holds youth art contest at Int'l Hunting & Equestrian Expo

  • United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 12 - 2008 at 11:59
  • PRESS RELEASE

Recently launched OSG Foundation for Art and Literature, a not-for-profit organization established during Ramadan by recently appointed UAE Ambassador to Russia, Omar Ghobash, launches two art contests for youth at ADIHEX, Booth 5071, daily from 11am to 10pm until Oct. 11.

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In conjunction with the Arab Design Incubator, the falcon and/or horse themed art contests include original drawings as well as a coloring contest for the younger set.

The activities are free and open to all ADIHEX guests but contests target children ages 3 to 12.

Submissions will be judged by local artists and special prizes awarded to top winners in two categories: "Original Masterpieces" and "Coloring Talent" for each of two age groups: Under 7 and 8 to 12.

According to Marwa Hasan Khouri, of Abu Dhabi Police Community,
"I found this stand by coincidence and I'm so lucky I did. I did not have this opportunity during my childhood and I am grateful that he Foundation is giving this opportunity to my daughter Souad. This Foundation is tremendous in uncovering the deep treasure of creativity that has been buried in the traditional way of educating kids in the Arab world. I am sure that these activities and experiences will open so many doors for my daughter."


Lisa LaBonte, President of the Arab Design Incubator states,
"His Excellency, Omar Saif Ghobash, a strong proponent for improving the participation in and the stature of visual arts and literature in the Arab world, has set up OSGALF in an effort to provide special creative activities that support and inspire Emirati youth. For our collective launch at ADIHEX, special thanks go to Ms. Lara Sawaya of Turret Middle East for providing such a fantastic venue and allowing us to provide such activities."
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About Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Expo:

A Deep Rooted Tradition, ADIHEX is an annual event that has rapidly gained international recognition and wide spread popularity in the last four editions, attracting over 86,000 visitors from around the world in 2007 alone.

Since its launch ADIHEX has grown from strength to strength and is now one of the most popular exhibitions in Abu Dhabi, encouraging, protecting and safeguarding many traditional values of the Emirates.

These values are reflected in many of the activities that dominated life in the region" horsemanship, falconry, hunting, fishing and the arts and crafts, that supports and revolves around them.

The event is at the heart of life in the Emirates and there is something on offer for enthusiasts and amateurs of all levels and ages.

ADIHEX is organized by the Emirates Falconer's Club in collaboration with Turret Middle East and supported by Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage.

For further information please contact:
Lisa LaBonte
Founder & Managing Partner
Carnegie Global Ventures
The Palm Jumeirah
P.O. Box 213850
Dubai, U.A.E.
Mob. 'du' +971-55-944-8650

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