First Africa Live Event Builds Cultural Ties Between the UAE and Africa
The inaugural "Africa Live" occasion saw a strong turnout as it was hung on the sidelines of the Dubai Chamber's Global Business Forum on Africa 2017 on November 1 at Dubai's Madinat Jumeirah.
The live entertainment event offered participants a host of imaginative and social activities highlighting the solid relations and social similarities between the UAE and Africa. Throughout the occasion, an unique event was held to honour Kuwaiti nationwide Ali Al Zaidi, the victor of the Next Generation Photography" contest.
"Africa Live gave a broad platform for us to explore human and social exchange in between the UAE and Africa," stated H.E. Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of the Dubai Chamber of Business and Industry.
"It was a chance for us to look much more carefully at the several resemblances our two areas share when it comes to lifestyle, culture and art. These cultural traits are hallmarks of each region's identification and heritage, and by familiarising ourselves with them, we are absolutely leading the way for strong, long-lasting ties with Africa - both cultural and economic," he stated.
By holding the unique event, he described that Dubai Chamber intended to look beyond the conventional communication channels, and tap into an extra human relationship and enhance cultural connections in between the UAE and Africa.
Commenting on the Future Generation Digital Photography Award, H.E. Buamim claimed the competition was a joint effort with the confidenced Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Digital Photography Award, which drew in greater than 900 submissions from all over the world.
"The award established an interactive platform to build bridges of discussion between various cultures and civilisations, while it likewise promoted creativity and arts. The competition was successful in supporting the Forum's mission to promote economic and financial investment ties in between the UAE, Africa et cetera of the world," H.E. Buamim wrapped up.
An corner of the Africa Live exhibition was reserved for authentic handicrafts made by innovative young innovators, such as Affiong Williams, Founder of Reel Fruits, from Nigeria and kathy Johnston, COO of Mirzam Chocolates, from the UAE. The occasion included typical handicrafts that boast old-timey charm with a modern touch, developed by Emirati designer Khalid Shafar, in addition to Burkina Faso's Hamed Outtara.
On top of that, Africa Live featured clothing layouts that highlighted the noticeable influence of using in your area sourced material and conventional techniques to produce modern style with vibrant suggestions. Tamashee Co-Founders Mohammed Kazim and Muneera Al Tamimi from the UAE participated, along with Rwandan designer Matthew Rugamba, Chief Developer at Home of Tayo.
The two-hour occasion included musical performances entitled The Language of Music, which fused music with folklore. A variety of gifted musicians participated, including Hamdan Al-Abri (UAE), Victor Sitali (Zambia) and Kakembo Shariff (Rwanda).The programme included live food stations serving up traditional Emirati dishes prepared by the highly creative chef Faisal Naser (UAE). Meanwhile, Nigerian chef Gbubemi Fregene revealed the secrets of African folk cuisin
The Global Business Forum on Africa has become a trusted platform for discovering the continent's financial outlook - both current and future - as provened by the high-profile guests that have participated in the occasion given that its inception.
The occasion belongs to Dubai Chamber's Global Business Forum series, which focuses on Africa, Latin The U.S.A., and the Republic of Independent States (CIS). To date, the series has actually hosted 10 heads of state, 74 priests and very important people, and 5,400 execs, along with a host of prominent choice makers from 65 countries around the globe.
