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The much-awaited creative art Symposium, which forms part of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2005, opened on January 12 with the sculpting contest taking place in a specially created area next to the Dubai World Trade Centre. Both the painting and sculpting events conclude on February 7 and offer cash prizes totaling USD 90,000.
Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Executive Director, Emaar Properties and Chairman of the Symposium Organising Committee, said: 'We received an overwhelming response from regional and global artists keen to participate in this year's painting competition. This time, we went a step further to ensure that the Symposium features the best of creative talent from around the globe by appointing a panel of prominent artists to select the participants. We look forward to an exciting contest.'
Winners in last year's painting competition included Wu Hao-China and Nizar Sabour-Syria, (1st prize winners), Jamal Alsgaiar-Tunis and Chu The-Taiwan (2nd prize winners), Yousif Ahmad-Qatar and Abdulaziz Ashour -KSA (3rd prize winners).
Like last year, Emirates Airlines is the official carrier for the Symposium.
30 artists take to their easels at the Emaar International Art Symposium 2005.
Thirty well-known artists from more than 25 countries have confirmed participation in the painting competition at the Emaar International Art Symposium 2005 starting January 25 (Tuesday) at the Dubai Marina promenade.
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About Emaar Properties PJSCEmaar Properties is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. With an asset base of US$7.7 billion including the land bank, the Company's vision is 'Shaping the Future. Today' and focuses on innovation, meticulous planning and the pursuit of excellence. The Company has witnessed tremendous growth since its inception in 1997 and boasts a rapidly growing tenant base. Currently, it has several major real estate projects under various stages of development including Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, Emirates Hills, The Views, The Meadows, The Springs, The Lakes, Hattan Homes, The Greens, Emaar Towers and The Residences at Burj Dubai. Emaar has started construction on its most ambitious project to date, the Burj Dubai Development, which comprises The Burj Dubai, The Dubai Mall, The Boulevard, The Old Town, man-made lakes, landscaped parks, etc. Emaar was recently selected for inclusion in the newly created Dow Jones Dubai International Financial Centre Arabia Titans Index. Emaar currently represents 5.7% of this index, which comprises 50 blue-chip companies throughout the region.
While Emaar continues to actively pursue expansion in its core business of innovative, high quality real estate development, it has diversified into related business lines to further build value for its 41,000 shareholders. In line with this corporate belief, Emaar also owns and manages three subsidiaries - Dubai Bank, focused on retail and commercial banking, EMRILL, a joint venture with the UK-based Carillion which provides innovative property and facilities management services, and its technology and communications company, Sahm Technologies. Emaar is also the majority single shareholder in Amlak Finance, UAE's first mortgage finance company.
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Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorSunday, January 23 - 2005 at 14:24 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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