A Celebration of Art and Community Across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain The inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) under its Experience Abu Dhabi destination brand, has officially launched. Running until 30 April 2025, this transformative event positions Abu Dhabi and Al Ain as open-air galleries, blending creativity, culture, and community engagement. Exploring the Concept of ‘Public’ The Biennial delves into the meaning of ‘public’ within the context of Abu Dhabi, highlighting the role of art in fostering connections across diverse communities. Located in the bustling…
Community Engagement
Today marks the launch of the UK’s annual Recycle Week, highlighting a significant environmental challenge: households are discarding over nine billion recyclable items each year. With alarming statistics revealing billions of recyclable bottles, aerosols, and packaging are heading to incineration or landfill, the campaign aims to encourage the public to “Rescue Me – Recycle.” The Statistics Recent data shows that the most commonly binned items in Britain include an astonishing 7.4 billion yoghurt pots, 845 million cleaning product bottles, 526 million aerosols, and six million perfume bottles. Additionally, toilet roll tubes are frequently thrown away. While nearly 90% of people…
Joomla, a globally renowned open-source Content Management System (CMS) provider, is grappling with a perplexing and unjust situation. The official Facebook page for Joomla, established in December 2007 and boasting 162,000 likes, has recently been suspended by Meta. The stated reason for this suspension is “impersonation,” a claim that Joomla contends is unfounded. Despite multiple efforts to appeal and resolve the issue, Meta has maintained its stance, leaving Joomla and its extensive global community without a crucial platform for engagement and communication. A Long-Established Presence For 17 years, Joomla’s official Facebook page has served as a vital hub for community…