Screening Bonjour Switzerland – Week of the Italian Language in the World
The Italian Cultural Institute in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland to the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain, is pleased to invite you to the screening of the film Bonjour Ticino on the occasion of the Week of the Italian Language in the World. This special event celebrates the […]
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“The Roots of the 20th and 21st Century Italian Art” – Abu Dhabi Art
“The Roots of the 20th and 21st Century Italian Art” The 17th edition of Abu Dhabi Art, the flagship cultural event of the capital of the United Arab Emirates, will take place from 19 to 23 November 2025 at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The Fair will bring together over 140 galleries from 37 countries. The Italian […]
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Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power in UAE–Italy Relations
What is Cultural Diplomacy, and what role does it play in addressing the major challenges of our future in a globalized world? Is it possible to connect culture, economy, and business strategy? The transformative power of culture—through the international promotion of a nation’s heritage—can serve as a driving force for economic development and social growth. […]
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Week of the Italian Language in the World 2025
In the year of the First International Conference on Italophonia, the 25th edition (13–19 October 2025) of the “Week of the Italian Language in the World” (SLIM) will be dedicated to the theme “Italophonia: Language Beyond Borders”, with the goal of celebrating the linguistic, cultural, and social space of the Italian language, imagining a new […]
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A Visual Unison – Exhibition by Cristiana De Marchi & Mohammed Kazem
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce a two-person exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed artists Cristiana de Marchi and Mohammed Kazem in “A Visual Unison” opening October 3rd, 2025. Emirati Mohammed Kazem and Cristiana de Marchi, a UAE long-term resident, have been collaborating since 2008, when they were both […]
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Luca Ciarla UAE Tour
2 October, 8pm | The Fridge Warehouse, Dubai 3 October, 7:30pm | Al Ain Music Festival, Ayla Grand Hotel Al Ain 4 October 11am | Al Ain Music Festival, workshop 5 October 11am | Italian Cultural Institute Abu Dhabi, workshop (To register email: abudhabiiic.segre@esteri.it) 5 October 7pm | Italian Cultural Institute Abu Dhabi For more […]
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Celebrations for the 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi
Join us for an exceptional evening marking two extraordinary anniversaries: 800 years of the Canticle of the Creatures (1225–2025) 800 years since the death of St. Francis (1226–2026) Venue: Italian Cultural Institute of Abu DhabiDate: Friday, September 26, at 6:30 PMRSVP: https://stfrancis800.splashthat.com The event is held under the patronage of the National Committee for the […]
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European Day of Languages
Our Institute will also participate in the European Day of Languages, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates at the German School of Abu Dhabi on September 25th from 5 to 8 pm, to promote our beautiful language. Come visit our stand to get information about Italian courses and […]
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European Film Festival: June 23-29 at the Cultural Foundation
The European Film Festival is back in Abu Dhabi from June 23-29, bringing the magic of European cinema to the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. Explore Europe through a vibrant selection of films from across the continent. Films and tickets available at: www.euff.ae Io sto bene Join us for the Italian screening on June 27th at […]
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Gloria! NAAS: She Reel – Women in Society
We are pleased to invite you to the screening of the film Gloria! (Italy/Switzerland, 2024, 105 min) directed by Margherita Vicario. Set in a girls’ boarding school in Venice at the end of the 18th century, Gloria! tells the story of Teresa, a young visionary, who, together with a small group of extraordinary musicians, crosses […]
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