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Culture: United Arab Emirates

Includes performing and visual arts, film, music, museums, theater, folklore. Check sites listed under 'General' for more information and under 'Search Engines' for more sites.

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 African & Middle Eastern Division,
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Cultural Foundation (http://www.cultural.org.ae)
This site brings together an online catalogue of publications at the UAE National Library, as well as a calendar of cultural festivals, art exhibits, art workshops, films, lectures, children's programs

Culture (http://www.emirates.org/sites/culture.html)
This site contains information on a number of museums in the UAE as well as on traditional activities such as fishing and children's games.

Encyclopedia.com
(http://www.encyclopedia.com)
From the Electronic Library, searching the Encyclopedia.com by country provides numerous narrative articles on, inter alia, its history, culture, politics.

Lonely Planet -- Destinations (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/)
Search by country. General information on traveling to the UAE, attractions, history, culture, environment.

UAE Forever (http://www.uaeforever.com/)
Major website on the UAE that includes recipes, bookstores, cultural events and exhibits, clubs, unions, associations, educational institutions, research centers, business companies, and much more.

UAE Interact (http://www.uaeinteract.com/)
The official website for the Ministry of Information and Culture in the UAE. Covers all aspects including news and events, the government, arts and crafts, wildlife, museums, education recreation.

UAE Web Directory (http://www.emirates.net.ae/)
General site for the UAE. Click on UAE Web Directory for information on cultural activities, museums, art shows, entertainment, photography.

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