The Abu Dhabi International Poetry Festival Launched
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 10, 2015 – In recognition of the UAE’s rich tradition of oral storytelling and poetry, the capital will host the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Poetry Festival on March 19, which will bring together some of the world’s leading poets, such as well-known Americans, Patricia Smith, Kane Smego and G Yamazawa, to participate in a
Tamakkan on Arab Investor
Tamakkan was recently featured on Arab Investor in its November 2014 issue. The article is found on pages 23-24 in the PDF of the Arab Investor Nov 2014. The article tells a narrative about Sana Bagersh, CEO of BrandMoxie and founder of Tamakkan from how she started as a journalist for Gulf News up to the present time as the founder of community-engaging social platforms. The Tamakkan team wishes to thank Natheem M. Sabbah, CEO of the Arab Investor Magazine, for this wonderful...
Tamakkan: The Passionate Business of the Arts
TAMAKKAN UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF FATIMA BINT HAZZA CULTURAL FOUNDATION Supported by twofour54 and Aldar PRESENTS THE PASSIONATE BUSINESS OF THE ARTS “Transforming Your Passion in Art, Film and Theatre into a Business” ARE YOU IN THE MEDIA BUSINESS? A RARE CHANCE TO GET VALUABLE INSIGHT FROM THOSE IN THE FRONTLINE OF ART, MUSIC, THEATRE AND DESIGN TOPIC: “CORPORATE PATRONAGE PERSPECTIVE ON THE BUSINESS OF ART” Iva Fattorini Chair of Global Arts & Medicine Institute, Executive Board Office at Cleveland Clinic Iva Fattorini will share insight on the role of corporate organisations in the promotion and nurturing of the arts. She will especially share the unique visionary approach taken by Cleveland Clinic in the USA and also the exciting art patronage initiative of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi which is expected to open next year. Fattorini is an MD, M.Sc. is the Chair of Global Arts & Medicine Institute, Executive Board Office at Cleveland Clinic. She received her M.D. at the University of Zagreb Medical School in Zagreb, Croatia. She completed the International Training Program at the Department of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fattorini specialized in the use of lasers in Cosmetic Dermatology and served as Director of the Laser Center at the University Hospital in Zagreb. Since coming to Cleveland Clinic in 2004 and until her appointment as Chair, Arts & Medicine Institute, Dr. Fattorini has served as Executive Director of Arts & Medicine Institute and Director of International eHealth. At Cleveland Clinic, she is actively involved in initiatives related to international patients, wellness programs, and arts & cultural activities. She’s also the founder of “Artocene”, a global social impact company. FILM CLIP AND PRESENTATION “Photography and Film” Beno Saradzic Photographer | Emmy Nominated Time Lapse Cinematographer | Visual Artist Beno talks about his experience as time lapse cinematographer, photographer and visual artist. He talks about the challenges he has faced and insight on the opportunities in the artistic landscape. The Slovenian born creative is currently based in Dubai, UAE is a trained 3D Computer Animation and Architecture Visualization specialist and a veteran digital artist. Beno won numerous accolades and awards such as the rank of ‘Autodesk Master’ and a ‘Special Merit of Excellence’ award by Kinetix / Autodesk in 2005. He has recently been nominated for an Emmy for his achievements in cinematography. He is also a Silver Dolphin Award winner of the prestigious Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. FILM CLIP AND PRESENTATION: “360 Project” Mirjana DeLaey Executive Producer An experienced film producer from Serbia, Mirjana has perfected balancing between exact and abstract; budgets to art forms. She will share her experiences...
Tamakkan Partners with Fatima Bint Hazza Cultural Foundation
Tamakkan and Fatima Bint Hazza Cultural Foundation announced a collaboration that positions the foundation as Tamakkan’s patron, thereby creating a dynamic synergy focused on nurturing entrepreneurship, innovation, cultural understanding and social engagement. “We are pleased to be providing patronage to Tamakkan because it reflects our own belief in the importance of active engagement in the betterment of society. We
Tamakkan Profile: Stephen M.R. Covey
International leadership author and coach Stephen M.R. Covey urged UAE business leaders in the capital to integrate trust as a powerful success tool to increase effectiveness and reduce cost..
The Co-Founder of FranklinCovey’s Global Speed of Trust Practice, author of ‘The Speed of Trust,’ and son of Stephen R. Covey spoke to business heads, government managers, and entrepreneurs at a Tamakkan seminar that was organised in collaboration with AmCham Abu Dhabi and FranklinCovey Middle East..
Tamakkan Profile: Mark C. Thompson
UAE Leaders in the ‘new normal’ are expected to multitask 24/7 and produce great results, while using fewer resources, and this requires exceptional leadership skills with passionate engagement, said CEO coach and global thinker Mark C. Thompson, at a Tamakkan seminar attended by business leaders in the U.A.E. capital.