Dubomedy Arts is an arts school in the MENA region offering professional training in acting, Arabic comedy, basic circus skills, body beats, character development, Emirati language, improvisation, NYC tap dance, performance, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and writing. It was founded on April 1, 2008, by comedian Mina Liccione and stand-up comedian and producer Ali Al Sayed.
Ali Al Sayed Co-founder Ali Al Sayed is a comedian in the MENA region and serves as Dubai's first local professional comedian.Hot 100 2011 - Ali Al Sayed and Mina Liccione. (2011, February 21). Retrieved June 25, 2012, from Ahlan: http://www.ahlanlive.com/hot-100-2011-ali-al-sayed-mina-liccione-101403.html He has been recognized as "one of the most influential comedians in the world" by Toastmasters International MagazineKushner, M. (2011, December 1). Keeping It Funny. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from Toastmaster Magazine: http://magazines.toastmasters.org/publication/?i=88861&p=17 and earned the nickname the “King of Laughter” from Rolling Stone ME.Abbas, D. (2012, May 16). Sunday Afternoon with Ali Al Sayed. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from Rolling Stone: http://www.rollingstoneme.com/intern/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114 Al Sayed is the founder of local entertainment company Viva Arts, is the co-director of Dubomedy Arts, and the producer of the Dubai International Comedy Carnival in the MENA region.Fahim, S. (2011, May 1). Dubomedy: Meet the Comics Behind the Region's First Comedy Art School. Retrieved June 27, 2012, from Khaleej Esque: http://www.khaleejesque.com/2011/05/entertainment/dubomedy-meet-the-comics-behind-the-regions-first-comedy-arts-school/
Mina Liccione Co-founder Mina Liccione is an arts educator, choreographer, comedian, performing artist, and tap dancer.Biography. (n.d.) . Retrieved September 1, 2012, from Mina Liccione official page
DIPAF In 2010, Dubomedy launched the first international performing arts festival in the UAE titled the Dubomedy International Performing Arts Festival (DIPAF). References