"Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism" The UAE’s commitment to preserving human heritage confirms
Abu Dhabi, May 18 / WAM / His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Head of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, affirmed the UAE’s commitment to enhancing culture and arts, preserving human heritage and building museums to commemorate the cultural and historical heritage and humanitarian creativity to ensure its sustainability for future generations, and preserving the national identity of societies.
He said in a statement on the occasion of the International Day of Museums, which falls on May 18 of each year, that Abu Dhabi has always been a unique civilization point of meeting, in which the worlds of East and West overlap, in which the legacy of the past is manifested with the aspirations of the future, and in which originality is integrated with ambitious visions, which makes this mixing a real expression of its identity as a society that was formed through a rich exchange of ideas, driven by cognitive curiosity, And composed of a firm belief in the ability of culture to inspire individuals and pay the progress of progress.
The celebration of the International Day of Museums added this year under the slogan “The future of museums in rapidly changed societies”, which reflects the essence of the current stage in which the pace of technology accelerates and increases global challenges, pointing to museums that are no longer just places that maintain ancient heritage; Rather, it allows seeing a human and historical heritage, plays a vital role in preserving and forming cultural heritage, and contributes to linking the past to the present and enhancing the understanding of reality in a deeper way, as it inspires creativity and enhances communication between cultures.
He pointed out that these values are the basis that directs the work of the cultural region in Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, one of the largest cultural institutions in the world that embraces a group of major museums, institutions and global scientific cultural centers, within a common vision is to celebrate the constructive cultural dialogue, creative exploration, and the university human story that links us through time and space.
He stressed that the cultural area of Saadiyat provides a unique cultural vision for visitors; It allows them to explore the history and civilization of different cultures, and to inspire artistic and cultural creativity by displaying artistic and historical holdings.
His Excellency Muhammad Khalifa Al -Mubarak pointed out that the ambition of Abu Dhabi’s cultural strategy extends beyond the boundaries of the cultural region in the Saadiyat; The institutions, centers, and museums of the Department of Culture and Tourism throughout the emirate entrenched the importance of culture in shaping the identity of society and its daily life, in terms of the keenness of the rational leadership to preserve the history of our country and its cultural heritage and its ancient heritage, and it is highlighted to all members of society so that the link between them and their common past is not interrupted, pointing out that the Palace of Al -Hosn is the oldest existing edifice in Abu Dhabi. A living museum narrates the chapters of the capital’s development from a fortified monitoring tower to a vibrant global city, while both the Al Ain Museum, which was established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul in 1971, and the Al Ain Palace Museum, are standing and steadfast on our national identity, in addition to the Al -Mijiehi Palace, which has emerged in the hub of the UAE history.
He added that the recently reopened clip museum, located in a historic monitoring tower at the entrance to Abu Dhabi City, explores the defensive and marine heritage of the region, while the Dalma Museum at the same time, at one of the oldest inhabited islands in the United Arab Emirates, offers in -depth visions about our traditions, naval customs and pearl hunting.
His Excellency continued: “Each of these institutions has designed to suit their society and its own context, which enhances local pride and establishes at the same time a broader national narration, it embodies our faith in the need to celebrate the cultural heritage in Abu Dhabi everywhere, to find every visitor from all members of society of different ages of age and social School students to researchers, a reflection of itself in the stories that we memorize and share this approach to continue the legacy of the founding father, Sheikh Zayed, who has long realized that the culture is necessary to build a coherent and aspiration society to the future, not only to preserve the past, but to inspire future generations.
He explained: “We have witnessed another step forward this year with the launch of the Abu Dhabi Technical Group, which supervised the Culture and Tourism Department – Abu Dhabi to collect it over many years. It includes thousands of works that reflect the depth and diversity of our common heritage, and throughout its continents, centuries and civilizations, this group confirms that the culture is not fixed or limited, but rather exceeds the borders, and connects the people, A common humanitarian legacy, pointing to the multiple challenges witnessed by the twenty -first century, from demographic changes to the challenges of climate, and from accelerating technologies to political geography, in which the culture offers a unique value, lies in highlighting the ability to find opportunities amid challenges, it reminds that every real progress begins with a dream and idea And a vision, and that every solution is based on human experience.
His Excellency emphasized that Abu Dhabi renews the occasion of the International Day of Museums, its belief in a future not only formed by data or infrastructure, but also ideas, heritage and human communication, adding: “By investing in cultural institutions, creative industries and societal participation, we not only preserve the past, but we also enable the present and inspire the future, as well It remains the oldest strategy for the survival of humanity, as well as being the highest sources of permanent hope. “
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