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Upcoming Andha Yug — The Age of Darkness. A dramatic reading of Dharamvir Bharati's classic verse play in Hindi, presented by theatrewallas. 1st Nov 2026, 7:30 PM, OMIC, Dubai.

A Dramatic Reading in Hindi

Andha Yug

Dharamvir Bharati's powerful verse drama set on the final day of the Mahabharata war, performed by theatrewallas, followed by an interaction with the audience.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM

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Upcoming Show Andha Yug — The Age of Darkness. A dramatic reading of Dharamvir Bharati's classic verse play in Hindi, presented by theatrewallas. 1st Nov 2026, 7:30 PM, OMIC, Dubai.

Andha Yug

A dramatic reading of Dharamvir Bharati's classic Hindi verse play, presented by theatrewallas.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM

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Completed Linocut Workshop with Elizaveta Pugacheva, October 23, 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Beginner-friendly, no experience needed.

Linocut Workshop

A hands-on relief printmaking workshop with artist Elizaveta Pugacheva.

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 2:00–4:00 PM

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Completed UNSPOKEN: Reimagining the Portrait with artist Sami Alkour, October 24, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Beginner to intermediate, no experience needed.

UNSPOKEN: Reimagining the Portrait

A contemporary acrylic portrait workshop with artist Sami Alkour.

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

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Under review Call for Artists — Shared Ground. OMIC Art Prize 2026. Apply now, deadline 20 October 2026.

OMIC Art Prize 2026

Open call for UAE-based artists on this year's theme, "Shared Ground."

Submission closed

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Under review OMIC Cultural Hub presents Living Room, a group exhibition curated by Narges Soleimanzadeh. October 9 to 19.

Living Room

A group exhibition turning attention to the everyday, curated by Narges Soleimanzadeh.

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Completed OMIC officially opens with inaugural exhibition Nothing Unusual, curated by Narges Soleimanzadeh

Nothing Unusual

OMIC officially opens with our inaugural exhibition, curated by Narges Soleimanzadeh.

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Completed OMICinema presents Newton, directed by Amit V. Masurkar, produced by Manish Mundra. Screening followed by a Q&A with Amit Masurkar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Manish Mundra.

Newton

A screening of the award-winning Hindi political satire, followed by a Q&A with director Amit V. Masurkar, actor Pankaj Tripathi and producer Manish Mundra.

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM

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Completed Panel Discussion + Afterimage, video arts screening. Panelists Nujoom Alghanem, Khalil Abdulwahid, Ali Ettehad, Hind Mezaina, and Manish Mundra, moderated by Valentina della Rocca. Sep 26, 5:00 PM at OMIC Theatre, Goshi Warehouse City.

Panel Discussion + Afterimage

A screening and panel discussion exploring video art in the UAE.

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM

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