Letters of the Soul opens this weekend

A calligraphy artwork by Nada Baqer

An Arabic calligraphy exhibition featuring 40 masterpieces by three Emirati calligraphists will open this weekend in Dubai's Mall of the Emirates.

Al Harf W Ana or Letters of the Soul, is a one-week exhibition featuring 17 pieces by Maryam Al Balooshi, 13 pieces by Nada Baqer and 10 pieces by Haya Al Kitbi. The pieces include verses of the Holy Qur'an and famous quotes by key historic and Emirati figures including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai.

Majid Al Futtaim Properties will sponsor exhibition being held at Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (DUCTAC) that begins on Saturday. George Kostas, the CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Properties said: “Supporting local communities is a key pillar of our recently launched five-year sustainability strategy. Arabic calligraphy is an important part of Emirati culture and Maryam, Nada and Haya are perfect examples of the living heritage of this profound form of art. We are proud to help promote them and their outstanding work.”

* Al Harf W Ana is open to the public at DUCTAC Mall of the Emirates, between 23 and 30 November 2013 from 10am to 10pm.