{
  "id": 2109099,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi takes Emirati culture to Moscow with five-day festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/abu-dhabi-takes-emirati-culture-to-moscow-with-five-day-festival-2109099",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T09:35:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/08/20/abu-dhabi-takes-emirati-culture-to-moscow-with-five-day-festival/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi is showcasing Emirati culture to Moscow with a five-day festival called Discover Abu Dhabi Festival. The event, held at Manezhnaya Square until August 23, is part of Moscow mayor's Summer in Moscow programme. Organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the UAE Embassy in Russia, the festival aims to introduce Russian audiences to Emirati traditions through various activities.\n\nThe festival features traditional crafts such as palm-leaf weaving, camel wool weaving, and talli embroidery. Visitors can also learn about Emirati music and performances, including the oud, qanun, violin, and percussion, as well as Al Ayala and Al Harbiya, an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Other highlights include Arabic calligraphy, Emirati clothing, henna, and falconry, as well as traditional sweets and coffee experiences.\n\nThe festival highlights Abu Dhabi's historic maritime heritage through rope-making, gargoor fish traps, and al deyeen. Russian audiences can also enjoy Emirati food, watch live cooking demonstrations, and participate in workshops for children, including storytelling and traditional games. An immersive six-metre dome provides visitors with a 360-degree view of Abu Dhabi's landmarks, blending its heritage with its modern identity. The free event runs daily from 10am to 9pm until Sunday.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi is bringing Emirati culture, heritage and hospitality to the centre of Moscow with a five-day festival featuring traditional crafts, food, music and live cultural demonstrations. The Discover Abu Dhabi Festival is taking place at Manezhnaya Square until August 23 as part of the Moscow mayor’s Summer in Moscow programme. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Abu Dhabi takes Emirati culture to Moscow with five-day festival",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/abu-dhabi-takes-emirati-culture-to-moscow-with-five-day-festival",
        "published": "2026-08-20T09:35:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}