The opening of the Fujairah International Arts Festival in its third session and an impressive success for the operetta from dust to clouds

His Highness, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, inaugurated yesterday evening the activities of the Fujairah International Arts Festival in its third session, which is organized by the Fujairah Authority for Culture and Media, under the patronage of His Highness during the period from 20 to 28 of this February. With the participation of more than 600 artists and guests from 60 Arab and foreign countries, at the Corniche Main Theater on Fujairah Beach.

The opening ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Dr. Rashid bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Hamad Al Sharqi, President of Fujairah Sports Club. His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and a large number of official figures and citizens, residing in the Emirate of Fujairah, in the presence of a large number of artists from the Arab world and the world.

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi stated that the UAE, thanks to the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” has become a global artistic destination and a major incubator for talents and creators, as a result of the tireless efforts made by the rational leadership. Based on what it possesses, of cultural and artistic origins, and a well-established civilization, spanning more than six thousand years.

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi added that the art festivals in the UAE aim to consolidate the values ​​of fine arts, care for heritage, and enhance its place in the souls. It also aims to stimulate domestic tourism, by highlighting the beauty of cities and regions in the country, to remain The Emirate of Fujairah is a distinguished Emirati and international platform in organizing artistic and cultural festivals, as the Fujairah International Arts Festival has proven itself on the map of international art festivals, due to its high-end artistic content that addresses the emotions and minds of different peoples of the world.

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi praised the efforts made by the working committees to produce the Fujairah International Festival of Arts in its third exceptional edition, in a way that reflects the importance of Fujairah, as an important artistic station in attracting the largest artistic and cultural activities, wishing the festival guests and participants success in their performances. Technical, and good residency in the Emirate of Fujairah.

The festival opened with the operetta "From Dust to Clouds", a huge operetta that was revived by the Saudi artist Mohammed Abdo, the Emirati artist Ahlam, and the Emirati artist Hussein Al Jasmi.

Assi El Helani at the Fujairah International Arts Festival today

Over the course of nine days, the festival will contribute to the exchange of experiences and knowledge.and friction The cultures among the participating countries from different parts of the world, due to the artistic and cultural diversity it contains, and the interest in high-end arts, in addition to being a distinguished Emirati and international platform for spreading the values ​​of love and tolerance among the peoples of the world.

In addition, the festival coincided with the announcement of the winners of the Sheikh Rashid bin Hamad Al Sharqi Award for Creativity in its second session, which makes the great event, various and multiple festivals in one festival.