The Arab Woman Awards UAE 2020 is an event dedicated to empowering women. It’s a celebration for their great achievements and significant efforts and this year, it will shed the light on the contributions done by women in response to the pandemic.

The awards ceremony has partnered with UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.

The awards ceremony was first launched back in 2009 by ITP Media Group, it’s a chance to highlight the achievements of Arab women and give them the chance to shine.

This year’s edition will focus on women’s contributions towards the pandemic and how they raised awareness about the virus. The list of winners will be announced on October 15 at a virtual awards ceremony screened for the first time at the World of Fashion 2020.

“For us this was a natural partnership as the common theme between our organizations at this moment in time is completely aligned – to actively support women during this difficult period,” says Sue Holt, on behalf of ITP Media Group. “This objective will be achieved by using the awards to shine a spotlight on the efforts by the region’s women through this and ITP’s other wide-reaching media platforms.”

“This year’s edition of the Arab Woman Awards showcases the invaluable contributions of fearless champions who impactfully have proven that women must be at the front and center of the Coronavirus response and recovery efforts,” UN Women Regional Director for the Arab States Dr. Moez Doraid says.

In celebration of Saudi National Day, a five-day program will see concerts taking place in the cities of Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah. The program already kicked off on the 22nd and will last to the 26nd with a huge finale for a big star!

Here are the concerts for Arab superstars who will get to celebrate with us the 90th National Day of the Kingdom.

On September 23rd, Saudi singers Abadi Al-Johar and Dalia Mubarak will perform at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Meanwhile Iraqi star Majid Al-Mohandes will regale an audience at King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh in a night titled “Home”.

Egyptian stars Angham and Tamer Ashour will perform in Jeddah on Septemver 24th.

On September 25th, the audience will catch the performance of Rabih Saqr at King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh and Mohammad Hamaki at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.

As for the big finale, Egyptian pop star Amr Diab will end the celebrations with an epic performance on the last day of concerts on Septemver 26th.

The King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has launched a new exciting international Covid-19 exhibition that features a collective introspection on the pandemic.

The exceptional exhibition expresses different perspectives on the pandemic through a collection of thoughts, memories and feeling. In a way, really opening the stage to people’s various experiences.

For the  actual show which will go live in July, Ithra is looking for brand-new artworks, images, or documentation that symbolizes the pandemic.

Ithra is currently inviting submissions for the gallery will go live to the public in July. If you believe you have something to share, don’t hesitate to apply at this link.

“Join a global exhibit and share with us those personal objects and the stories behind them in Ithra’s upcoming COVID-19 Exhibit. It could be a photograph that put a daily smile on you, a musical instrument that became your getaway, perhaps the pen you used to write your journal, or even a mug, item of clothing or a toy. If you have a particular object that you turned to for comfort, inspiration, or even in frustration during the COVID-19 pandemic we want to hear from you.” The website wrote calling out for artists.

“While this is an unprecedented time, it is also an unprecedented moment of global solidarity,” said Laila Faddagh, Ithra’s head of museums. “Art is about connecting people through culture — and culture is based on the exchange of ideas and identities — but we connect maybe even more easily through common objects.”

“Ithra is in Saudi Arabia, but, as a leading center for global culture, we want to include people from around the world. In the spirit of welcome, warmth and empathy — especially now during the pandemic — it is an opportunity to connect with everyone, from anywhere.” He added.

Share with us your thoughts on the exhibition and if you’re planning on taking part of such a magnificent movement.