Focuses on events, experiences, thought leadership and public conversations for 10 weeks

"Expo 2020 Dubai" and "Al Serkal" launch the "Dialogue of Cultures"

The program is held on Saturday of every week throughout the exhibition period.

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Expo 2020 Dubai and the Alserkal Foundation have unveiled the “Dialogue of Cultures” agenda, a series of multidisciplinary events, intercultural dialogues and artistic interventions.

This initiative was commissioned by “Expo 2020 Dubai” and implemented by Al Serkal, as part of the “Building Bridges” initiative, which represents one of the tracks of the “Expo” program (Human and Planet Earth).

events

According to a statement issued yesterday, the "Dialogue of Cultures" program focuses on events, experiences, thought leadership and public conversations that extend for 10 weeks. Each week deals with a special topic aimed at finding solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing the global community today.

The inaugural session of the “Dialogue of Cultures” will be held on October 9, 2021, as part of Climate and Biodiversity Week.

The program is held on Saturday of every week, throughout the period of "Expo 2020 Dubai", with the closing session being held on March 26, 2022.

A platform for dialogue

Abdul Moneim bin Issa Al Serkal, founder of Al Serkal, said: “At Al Serkal, we share our commitment to Expo 2020 Dubai, through sustainable innovation, and providing a platform for global dialogue,” noting that “Expo 2020 is a historic moment that unites the world.” It draws attention to today's challenges, while drawing ambitious solutions.

remove barriers

For her part, Director of the Office of the Director-General and responsible for the "Man and Planet Earth" program at "Expo 2020 Dubai", Nadia Fergie, said that "an essential part of the (Man and Planet Earth) program focuses on the power of cultural exchange," adding: "We believe that dialogue between Cultures is the basis for removing barriers between people, and the way to empower individuals who are more informed and aware of the connections and connections between people and the cultures of the world rather than focusing on the divisions.”

"As one of the most established cultural initiatives in Dubai, Alserkal is able to help us achieve this endeavour," Fergie continued.

to share

With the participation of poets, art groups and academics from the UAE, as well as international thinkers, artists and diplomats, the Dialogue of Cultures program addresses the traditional dialogue format, discussing relevant topics through immersive experiences, artist interventions, informal talks and presentations in order to address the meaningful issues at the heart of contemporary cultural dialogue .

Reservation

Visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai will have the opportunity to book for the "Dialogue of Cultures" events through the event's website, starting from 15 September.

first project

It is noteworthy that the "Dialogue of Cultures" is the first project of "Al Serkal Consulting", the advisory arm of the Al Serkal Foundation with "Expo 2020 Dubai".

Al Serkal Consulting is concerned with the independent, multidisciplinary practices of thinkers, researchers and specialists, covering diverse fields and multiple geographical regions.

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