National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity

A silent illustrated book without text titled 'When He Lost His Sight'. Silent books are spreading worldwide as a new genre and this book aims to promote Emirati children's literature and can be used for people with determination.

This proposal outlines the creation of a captivating and educational book that explores the rich culture of the UAE through the lens of patterns found in its architecture, art, and traditions. This book aims to serve as a valuable resource for children and adults alike, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of UAE's culture.

A research project titled 'Rediscovering Ancient Middle Eastern Jewelry Techniques: Evolution and Influence'. The research proposal aims to uncover and explore the historical jewelry techniques utilized by jewelry factories in the Middle East from the 1970s to the present day.

A Manga book that presents a series of novels based on Arab Bedouin fantasy, inspired by the beauty and mystery of the desert. The novels combine imagination and Arab culture, offering a unique reading experience that reflects Arab values and traditions in an innovative and easy-to-understand way.

A novel that takes you through a literature journey that includes a collection of stories written in an unconventional way that will rediscover the history of the UAE through music and how society transformed from the 1930s. The writer will be traveling around the gulf to inform her research.

A collection of fourteen short stories inspired by philosophy, and hidden messages from the Emirati environment, presented in a realistic, documentary style.

A children's picture book titled 'The Spotty Ghaidaan'. Ghaidaan is not your everyday camel, he has peculiar spots on his skin, is very shy and children laugh and make fun of him. However, thanks to a lot of practicing and training in his backyard garden, he was able to perfect his surprise special talent.

Resound UAE is a two month-long micro-residency presented at various locations around the UAE focusing on sonic activations. The residency will be dedicated to sound art, experimental music, electronic music, movement, and listening.

International Travel and Mobility The international participation includes an artistic collaboration with Europe’s leading symphony ensemble Beethoven Academy Orchestra for the Film Music Festival in Krakow, Poland.

An orchesta performance that will bring a group of established Emirati musicians and classic music composers to together to perform a concert with unique compositions that showcases modern Emirati music.

A three-month intensive music production course with SAE institute to develop skills as a sound designer and engineer to compose the soundtrack for a theater play titled “Hamour Doesn’t Leave the Cubicle

International Participation as a young pianist in musical concerts in Egypt at the International Cairo Jazz Festival as well as to perform in Latvia in collaboration with the UAE Embassy on behalf of UAE’s National Day.

A short animation revolving around a baby wild pigeon in a museum and gift shop containing heritage gifts and traditional toys from the UAE. Najm, with his curiosity, tries to discover everything in the museum, and in every adventure, an ancient machine or artifact takes him to a world and an adventure that teaches him and inspires him with lessons from leaders in an imaginative way.

Birthday Girl is a dramedy that tells the story of Maryam, a beautiful young woman, who must, on her birthday, reveal a secret to her soon-to-be fiancé before their official engagement ceremony that might jeopardize their union. Maryam is worried that her future fiancé, Jassem might call off their engagement, once she reveals to him that her real age is 36 and not 27 as he thinks.

The film is a musical visual novel that expresses the case of two boys trying to collect the amount required to participate in a competition that highlights their skills. To achieve this goal, the two boys with hearing disabilities, along with the sister of one of them, resort to the help of the girl’s musical and singing talent.

An animated short-film that speaks indirectly about the effects of the aftermath of an environmental disaster, in hope to raise awareness of the effects of climate change. The film is made to support the Year of Sustainability and UAE hosting COP28.

A short film about a childless Emirati couple, Tahra and Sharif, who go gift shopping for Sharif's sister's newborn baby. When Sharif's mom arrives, tension ensues between her and Tahra as the hidden resentment becomes more apparent.

“Hamour Doesn’t Leave the Cubicle" is a satirical play that uses humor to critique bureaucratic inconveniences employees face due to managerial rigidity. In an era where technology promises efficiency, the play suggests a need to rethink workplace systems.

A theatre performance about Adwan who is trying to write a letter to his grandson while living in an eternal time. Suddenly there was a loud knock on his door and a visitor wanted to take refuge in his house. As soon as he received the guest, we live through the story of an event that had happened in their past.

International Exhibition Participation International Travel and Mobility International Participation in Art D’Égypte 2023: The exhibition aims to celebrate art in its diverse forms and fosters cultural exchange. The third edition of the international curated contemporary art exhibition held at the Pyramids of Giza, with international and Egyptian contemporary artists.

International participation in an artist exchange residency program between Bayt Al Mamzar, and ViaFarini in Milan. This program is intended to be a cultural exchange between the UAE and Italy. Following Hassan's return to the UAE, the artist will work with Bayt Al Mamzar to continue her investigation and practice.

The proposed work is an experience that embodies the external vs. the internal visualization of our current state of existence through acceleration of time. It consists of a grid wall-like structure, holding in each box a pile of untwisted cotton rope. The work will will be made in collaboration with international artists.

International participation to showcase in the 7th edition of the Venice Biennial Art Exhibition by the European Cultural Center. The show will run in parallel with the next 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2024.

Emirati Tales is an adventure game that focuses on spreading UAE culture through a fun and attractive story, where the player encounters the various myths of Emirati society such as Umm al-Duwais.

A social game that aims to establish a strong Arabic linguistic base for children from early childhood and enriches the love for Arabic language as part of national identity while providing health education for children.

International specialized 3-month internship in the fields of Art History and Museum Studies at The Louvre Palace in Paris, France to gain knowledge within museums, enhance professional development and obtain international work experience as part of completing their Master's degree with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.