Art @ Embassies – 2026

About this event

Art @ Embassies is a cultural-diplomacy initiative developed by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE embassies worldwide. The 2026 edition is framed around talks and cultural activities that present Emirati creativity, support intercultural dialogue, and promote mutual understanding through the arts. In Beirut, the program took the form of a heritage-focused discussion titled The Legacy of Mansour Rahbani at the American University of Beirut (January 15, 2026, 18:00–20:00), moderated by Majed Bu Hadeer with Oussama Rahbani, Hiba Tawaji, and H.E. Dr. Ali Bin Tamim. In Vienna, a panel titled Classical Music as Cultural Diplomacy was presented with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to Austria on June 17, featuring moderator Noor Kanoo with Michael Bladerer, Yamen Saadi, and Dr. Toufic Maatouk. A separate Global listing runs October 20–November 30, 2026, labeled invite only, with a 1–2 hour duration and no public lineup or booking link.

Cast & creative

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  Moderator

  Majed Bu Hadeer
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  Panelist

  Oussama Rahbani
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  Panelist

  Hiba Tawaji
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  Panelist

  H.E. Dr. Ali Bin Tamim
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  Moderator

  Noor Kanoo
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  Panelist

  Michael Bladerer
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  Panelist

  Yamen Saadi