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RIWAQ AL FIKR: The Vision for Arts Philanthropy
ADMAF Talks
November 2, 2026
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November 2, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Emirates Foundation
Youth
Children’s Biennale
Art Exhibition
November 6, 2026
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December 6, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Umm al Emarat Park
Visual Arts
Musical Bridges: Russia and the United Arab Emirates
Concert
November 10, 2026
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November 10, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory
Global Stage
Hans Zimmer - The Next Level
Concert
November 13, 2026
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November 13, 2026
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi Stage
RIWAQ AL FIKR: Intercultural Relations Exchange between UAE and USA
ADMAF Talks
November 17, 2026
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November 17, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA)
Youth
Festival Academy: Abu Dhabi Festival Youth Orchestra
Concert
November 18, 2026
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November 18, 2026
7: 30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Blue Hall, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi
Youth
The 2026 Line-up
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‘Culture is foundational, not optional.
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Our legacy lives in our people.'
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