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| 14:00 – 15:00 |
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A panel discussion showcasing films and documentaries that highlights some of the plights and developments societies around the world, and an opportunity to have a conversation with the film directors
Venue: Majlis Al Salam Hall, Mina Al Salam
Panellists
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Tariq Chow
 Documentary Filmmaker United Kingdom
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Monem Salam
 Main character & narrator of documentary, ‘On a Wing and a Prayer' UPF Film, United States of America
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Adam Shamash
 Filmmaker & Photographer Canada
Moderator
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| 15:00 – 16:00 |
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A masterclass exploring the workings of freelancing and running design studios. How can artist/designers manage income, deal with clientele and find works? How can artist/designers self-promote through the use of current social media, online platforms and other avenues.
Venue: Majlis Al Salam Hall, Mina Al Salam
Trainers
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| 16:00 – 17:00 |
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A panel discussion with fashion industry leaders and designers in looking at the fashion trends from previous generations up to the present within the Muslim communities. What influences change and culture? How do appearances reflect ones ambitions and values?
Venue: Majlis Al Salam Hall, Mina Al Salam
Panellists
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Asil Attar
 Chief Executive Officer Lead Associates
United Arab Emirates
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Asil Attar
 CEO of Lead Associates & Founder of EST2014 United Arab Emirates
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Haleh Banani
 T.V. Host & Psychologist, Al-Fajr "With Haleh" United States of America
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Tasneem Chopra
 Writer & Cross-Cultural Consultant Commonwealth of Australia
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Mohammed Langston Hues
 Photographer & Entrepreneur, Modest Street Fashion United States of America
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Rabia Z.
 Fashion Designer United Arab Emirates
Moderator
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Alia Khan
 Founder, Islamic Fashion Design Council United Arab Emirates
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| 17:00 – 18:00 |
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A look at some of the classical works of Muslim Scholars in the medieval period, and its significance for the modern day world. Experience the interplay between literature and the arts, during which a reading of a classical text will be followed by artistic responses of various traditional instruments from the Muslim and non-Muslim World.
Venue: Mina Al Salam
Artists
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Aether
 Spoken Word Artist & Filmmaker Republic of Botswana
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Zohab Zee Khan
 Spoken Word Artist, Zee Poetics Commonweatlh of Australia
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Asif Sinan
 Strings Musician Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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Kilema
 Malagasy Musician Republic of Madagascar
Translator
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Tasneem Chopra Writer & Cross-Cultural Consultant Commonwealth of Australia
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| 18:00 – 20:00 |
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MOCAfest presents an evening performance finale of fusion works with artist across various disciplines and backgrounds.
Venue: Mina Al Salam
Performers
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Saif Aldamen
 Founder & Choreographer, SS Curls Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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Youssra El Hawary
 Singer & Accordionist The Arab Republic of Egypt
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Aether Spoken Word Artist & Filmmaker Republic of Botswana
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Drew Love
 Singer & Songwriter United States of America
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Kilema Malagasy Musician Republic of Madagascar
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Zohab Zee Khan Spoken Word Artist, Zee Poetics Commonweatlh of Australia
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Jerome Kugan
 Singer, Songwriter & Illustrator Malaysia
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Dubai Drums
 Percussion Ensemble United Arab Emirates
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Asif Sinan Strings Musician Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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Melisa Le Rue
 Singer & Songwriter United Arab Emirates
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| 10:00 – 17:00 |
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Visual arts exhibition and live installation works.
Venue: Mina Al Salam
Artists
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Venue: Pre-function C Hall, Mina Al Salam
7thMOCA commission live art mural installation titled, ‘Geometric Connections.’
Artist
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Screening of independent international films.
Venue: Majlis Al Mina Hall, Mina Al Salam
Artists
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Aether Spoken Word Artist & Filmmaker Republic of Botswana
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Farah Alkhatib
 Filmmaker United Arab Emirates
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Adam Radoliński
 Filmmaker Republic of Poland
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Monem Salam Main character & narrator of documentary, ‘On a Wing and a Prayer' UPF Film, United States of America
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Adam Shamash Filmmaker & Photographer Canada
- ECO Film Knights, Malaysia
- Festival de Cine Africano, Kingdom of Spain
- United Nations Relief & Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UNRWA
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