Dubai Opera launches online concert series

Syrian violinist Mohamad Hamami to kick off series of Dubai Opera’s online shows. (Mohamad Hamami Facebook)
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Updated 09 April 2020
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Dubai Opera launches online concert series

  • Syrian violinist Mohamad Hamami to kick off series of online shows

DUBAI: The Dubai Opera is bringing the music home to locked-down fans because of coronavirus restrictions with a series of performances from famous artists that would be livestreamed on social media.

Kicking of the series would be Syrian violinist Mohamad Hamami, who will perform famous Arabic and International tunes from his home for 45 minutes on Thursday, starting 6:00 p.m. Dubai time.

Hamami’s live session, with repeat performances on April 16 and 23, will be streamed on Dubai Opera’s Facebook and YouTube accounts.

“Dress up at home and watch the concert at the Dubai Opera,” the Syrian violinist, founder of the renowned Sharq Orchestra, commented in his Facebook account.

Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Guy Manoukian is also scheduled to perform on April 11, which will feature 45 minutes of his new releases and all-time Arabic classics.

This interactive live Instagram session, which starts at 7 p.m. Dubai time, will be on Dubai Opera’s Instagram account.


Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’

Updated 10 January 2026
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Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’

DUBAI: Iraqi director Hasan Hadi this week received a Directors Guild of America Awards nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film for his debut, “The President’s Cake.”

Set in 1990s Iraq, the film follows Lamia, a young girl tasked with preparing a birthday cake for the country’s leader — a mandatory assignment that places her under intense pressure. As she races to gather the ingredients, the stakes grow higher, with the threat of serious consequences if she fails.

Hadi’s film is shortlisted in the category alongside Eva Victor for “Sorry, Baby,” Alex Russell for “Lurker,” Charlie Polinger for “The Plague,” and Harry Lighton for “Pillion.”

Also in the running for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Theatrical Feature Film are Guillermo del Toro for “Frankenstein,” Chloe Zhao for “Hamnet,” Ryan Coogler for “Sinners,”Josh Safdie for “Marty Supreme,” and Paul Thomas Anderson for “One Battle After Another.”

“The President’s Cake” has also been shortlisted for the Academy Award for International Feature Film.