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The Ministry of Culture and Youth launched the Al Burda Award in AH 1425 / 2004 AD to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (God’s blessing and peace be upon him). Now in its 17th edition, as the UAE is celebrating the Year of Sustainability, MCY is proposing the theme of “Al Mizan’’- The Balance: Islamic Art as a Catalyst for Sustainability” for Al Burda Award 2023 and highlights how Islamic principles, traditions, and values have a long history of emphasizing the value of protecting the environment, conserving natural resources and ensuring the stewardship of maintaining Al Mizan (balance) by each individual on the planet.

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Al Burda Award

Al Burda Award, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Youth, has postponed its 2020 edition due to the impact of COVID-19. The 16th edition open call will be launched in January 2021. The Ministry of Culture and Youth launched the Al Burda Award in AH 1425 / 2004 AD to commemorate the birthday of […]

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Virtual Talk

How can architecture evoke a sense of connectedness to spirituality and heritage? Three Al Burda Endowment artists propose spaces of contemplation.

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Virtual Talk

Three Al Burda Endowment artists propose new ways of engaging Islamic art through their immersive installations. Moderated by Roxane Zand, former Deputy Chairman, Middle East…

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