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A delegation from Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, United Arab Emirates, consisting of Dr. Said Kharbash, Executive Director, Department of Arts, Design and Literature; Dr. Salah Al Kassim, Consultant; Mrs. Meytha Shahdad, Dubai Calligraphy Biennale Project Director, was welcomed by IRCICA Director General Prof. Mahmud Erol Kılıç at IRCICA on 6 January 2025, in the context of preparations for the Second Dubai Calligraphy Biennale to be held this year. The First Biennale was organized by the Authority in October 2023 and included the 11th edition of the Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition in addition to many other activities.