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The Italian Festival Week 2008 brings many cultural events and surprises to the UAE residents and businesses

  • United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 13 - 2008 at 12:45
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Due to the fantastic response in 2007, the Italian Industry & Commerce Office in the UAE (IICUAE) is glad to announce the second edition of the Italian Festival Week, a rich calendar of cultural and business activities held in the three main Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah that aims to reinforce and emphasize the cultural and commercial bond between Italy and the UAE.

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The Italian Festival Week 2008 enjoys the Patronage of the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, the Italian Embassy to the United Arab Emirates and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority and it will stretch over the period 15th to 30th of November.

This year's program features a remarkable line-up of events that will see the participation of several institutional figures and VIP from both countries.

As for the previous edition, IICUAE will have the honor of bestowing an award from the President of the Italian Republic to the best performing Italian company in the UAE.

The enterprise is traditionally selected in collaboration with the Italian Embassy to the United Arab Emirates.

Whether it's the food, the art, the cinema, the music, the fashion, or the lifestyle, Italy has influenced the world's culture for generations.

The Italian Festival Week will give you the possibility to experience Italy in its several artistic expressions.


Taste some regional gastronomy in some of the most popular Italian restaurants in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, enjoy a selection of independent movies in a cross-cultural film night which will involve both Italian and Emirati directors, listen to the tonalities of classic and modern music by Simone Zoja, explore the world's abyss with the award winning documentaries of the renowned Pelagos International Festival, discover the extraordinary UAE and Italian maritime projects, take a virtual trip to the magic land of Sicily or just chill out with us at our Aperitivo parties.
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The Italian Industry & Commerce Office in the UAE (IICUAE): The Italian Industry & Commerce Office in the UAE is a non-profit organization that offers consistent assistance to the Italian enterprises in their survey and approach to the bustling UAE market. Ever since 1999 IICUAE has been serving as a strong partner and a bridge between Italy and UAE.

For more information, please contact:
Evelina Farinacci
Italian Industry & Commerce Office in the U.A.E.
Tel : +9716.5563838
Fax: +9716.5563588

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