By IANS/WAM,
Dubai : An international Arabic calligraphy exhibition has opened here.
The 7th Dubai International Exhibition for Arabic Calligraphy was opened Thursday by Federal National Council speaker Mohammed Al Murr.
He said the UAE leaders have been highly supportive of the initiatives designed to develop and promote the art whose beauty appeals to a global audience.
The eight-day exhibition, organised by tourism and commerce department, reflects the significance attached to this art form by the people and the rulers of the UAE, he said.
It features 42 selected works of 22 calligraphers from 12 countries, including Britain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Turkey and Iran.
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