Women Empowerment Event
Ongoing until 15 October | Family Development Foundation, Abu Dhabi
The event aims to empower women, both socially and economically, through several extensive training and counselling programmes.
The Family Development Foundation believes that developing the entrepreneurial and leadership spirit among women will lead to job creation which will allow and lead women to play a more effective role in social and economic progress. The initiative involves a number of programmes and services specially developed for women.
The project is organised by the Family Development Foundation under its 2011-2015 Women Empowerment strategy.
The Woman in Black, Live on Stage
10-16 October
Madinat Jumeriah, Dubai
An internationally respected show, The Woman in Black is a ghost thriller. Celebrating its 25th year in London’s West End, the show has been seen by over seven million people in over 40 countries. It was made even more famous by the recent movie version starring Daniel Radcliffe. The Woman in Black coming to the UAE features a brilliant West End cast.
IGN Convention
16-17 OCTOBER | DU FORUM, ABU DHABI
Calling all gamers, cosplayers, superheroes, sidekicks, movie buffs and citizens! Come together and join the video games, movies and pop culture community at the IGN Convention Abu Dhabi. Following the success of IGN Conventions in Bahrain, Doha, and Dubai, IGN Middle East is proud to host yet another spectacular event, this time in the capital city Abu Dhabi. IGN Convention Abu Dhabi will also feature a cosplay tournament open to cosplayers from all around the region, with a total of $10,000 to be given away.
Seussical the Musical: The Cat in the Hat
25-26 October – Abu Dhabi Theatre, Abu Dhabi
The Cat in the Hat, one of the most celebrated children’s stories of all-time hits the stage in Abu Dhabi this month. Watch the Dr. Seuss story come to life through song and dance. If you miss the Abu Dhabi show not to worry—the play will also travel to Dubai on October 29.
