The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has emphasized that the UAE places a high priority on the preservation of its national heritage.
He also pointed out that the leadership is always working to introduce and carry out programs that improve the nation’s cultural heritage protection.
The Crown Prince visited the teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi digital arts museum, the Zayed National Museum, and the Natural History Museum – Abu Dhabi. He was informed about the status of the last phases of important museums and cultural institutions’ development, which are all scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed emphasized that the Saadiyat Cultural District is a step towards the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to preserving its rich past and promoting intercultural understanding among different cultures and civilizations. The district’s museums and institutes uphold the cultural legacy left by the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and promoting it to present and future generations. He also emphasized the leadership’s commitment to establishing Abu Dhabi as a center of creativity and culture on a worldwide scale.
His Highness explored the UAE’s national museum, the Zayed National Museum, which honors the nation’s rich cultural heritage. The unique exterior of the museum, which is inspired by falcon feathers, has been finished, and the inside plans are almost finished and later visited the main atrium, which was intended to showcase the property’s stunning architecture. The Crown Prince was also briefed on the halls of the museum that demonstrate the tale of the United Arab Emirates rich past and advanced & innovative engineering techniques employed, notably in the Natural History Museum, where visitors will go on a 13.8 billion year journey through the history of the universe and humanity. He also met engineering teams and UAE National talents working on the district’s cultural projects and examined the galleries, which will provide an unmatched perspective on significant events in the history of our planet and natural history.
Sheikh Khaled also examined the development of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a 17,000-square-metre space that combines technology and art. Through dynamic exhibits influenced by natural occurrences, the immersive digital arts center will foster innovation while the exteriors and interiors of the structure are designed to inspire visitors through innovative experiences.
According to His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, the Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the Saadiyat Cultural District is home to one of the largest concentrations of cultural institutions that convey the histories of the UAE, the world, and the relationships that have influenced creativity and invention throughout time.
The Saadiyat museums encourage artistic expression and innovation through their visually striking architecture, collections, and creative programming. The neighborhood draws tourists from all over the world and acts as a hub for cross-cultural discussion and exchange. Our goal is to create a long-lasting and sustainable influence on the international cultural scene through these institutions.
The Natural History Museum and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi were developed in partnership with Miral, the premier provider of immersive experiences and destinations in Abu Dhabi, by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. These projects, created by Tokyo, Japan-based teamLab, offer creative environments where art and technology blend to have people’s interest and inspire imagination and creativity.
Over the past 15 years, the Saadiyat Cultural District has embodied the UAE’s dedication to conserving its national identity and cultural history.
Since the Al Ain Museum opened its doors in 1971 and the Cultural Foundation was founded in 1981, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s legacy has continued to forge links of communication with various peoples and civilizations, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s and the UAE’s standing as a major center of global culture.
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