18 September 2008
The exhibition that will run through the holy month of Ramadan and is being held at Al Mamzar

Dubai -  Crystal Arc, the pioneer in the production of crystal artifacts, corporate gifts, architectural models, etc has announced the opening of an exhibition called "Roohat Al Khat" presented in co-operation with Dubai Cultural and Scientific Association and Dubai International Holy Quran Award.

This unique exhibition of Arabic calligraphy with works of Khaleelullah Chemnad depicts the poems of the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The exhibition will be on for the whole month of Ramadan at the Holy Quran Award venue at Al Mamzar.

Announcing the same, Mr Mustansir Saifuddin, General Manager, Crystal Arc said, "We at Crystal Arc are extremely happy to be part of this creative and inspirational exhibition and to partner with Dubai Cultural and Scientific Association which is bringing about the art of poetry in a unique form of calligraphy during the holy month of Ramadan. By sponsoring this exhibit, we trust that visitors will find inspiration in witnessing a new art in crystal."

This first of its kind exhibition will display calligraphy in Arabic inspired by the meaning of selected lines of HH Sheikh Mohammed's poems. Khaleelullah is also displaying artistic calligraphy works portraying the works of classic Arabic poets, Imrul Qais, Antara Bin Shaddad and Abu Tayyib Ahmed Ibn Al Hussain Al Mutanabbi. He has skillfully drawn Quranic calligraphy in such a way that the images depict the meanings of the verses.

A total of 15 works of Khaleelullah are on display in the exhibition, which also include a rare item - the word Allah in 99 different shapes.  A small booklet called 99 names of Allah is distributed free to the visitors of the exhibition, brought to you by Creative Arc LLC.

Lastly, starting from tradition and moving on to innovation, we will display calligraphy of Arabic poems transferred to beautiful optical crystal, often enhanced by free setting of Swarowski crystals

The products from Crystal Arc are hand crafted in the UAE, custom made using the finest raw materials from Europe. The growing team of creative craftsmen handpicked from all over the world are dedicated to high level of research, brainstorming, thus innovations and new ideas are born daily. Unique designs, shapes and sizes are created and painstakingly executed for a large clientele that demands more as they learn to enjoy this type of artform. Everybody is invited to visit the showroom to get a taste of possibilities.

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About Crystal Arc
Crystal Arc LLC was established in Dubai, U.A.E, in March 2001 to cater to the esoteric requirements of individuals corporate bodies, public and federal institutions. Crystal Arc, gives life to the crystal by creating unique custom made designs and shapes by a team of dedicated craftsmen.  We have showrooms in Dubai at Mercato Mall, in Abu Dhabi in Al Wahda and Marian Malls and have opened in Bahrain and India as well. For the best ideas in Crystal, your imagination is our limit.

For more information, please contact:
Jumana Aman
Wtaremelon PR
Dubai
Ph: 04- 2833 655
E-mail: jumana@watermelonme.com 

Ms Judith Imets, Marketing Consultant
PO Box 72282, Dubai
Crystal Arc
UAE Tel.:      971 4 347 9191
Fax:      971 4 347 5535
Email:info@crystalarc.net

Press Release 2008