His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Government Council of Dubai, has praised Alserkal Avenue’s contribution in enriching Dubai’s cultural and artistic ecosystem, and fostering rising expertise.
Sheikh Hamdan mentioned this after a go to to the emirate’s much-loved artwork and cultural place. His Highness was briefed on how these establishments assist strengthen key sectors and lift the profile of the nation’s cultural heritage.
Sheikh Hamdan expressed his appreciation for the district’s function in reinforcing Dubai’s place as a number one vacation spot for the artistic industries and a world hub for arts and tradition, and mentioned that “Alserkal Avenue has grown into one of many emirate’s most influential artistic platforms, an area the place expertise converges, concepts take form, and innovation thrives”.
Sheikh Hamdan toured Concrete, a 1,250-square-metre multi-disciplinary house for cultural occasions. The venue, which grew to become the primary in Dubai to be shortlisted for the Aga Khan Award for Structure in 2017, contains a versatile design symbolising the concord amongst numerous cultural influences throughout the neighborhood.
Sheikh Hamdan additionally visited Fiker Institute, an inter-disciplinary think-tank fostering dialogue on world governance, international coverage, and tradition, and explored its library, which is dwelling to greater than 15,000 curated titles in Arabic and English.
Cinema Akil, an impartial platform launched in 2014 to deliver world movies to UAE audiences, was additionally in His Highness’ itinerary. Since opening its first everlasting location in Al Quoz, Cinema Akil has turn out to be the GCC’s first arthouse cinema, spotlighting filmmakers throughout eras and genres.
Sheikh Hamdan concluded his tour at The Third Line, a Dubai gallery based in 2005 that champions modern artists from the area. The gallery hosts exhibitions, artist talks, and publishes artwork books, offering a platform for each established and rising expertise.
Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary Normal of The Government Council of Dubai; and Ahmad bin Eisa Alserkal, Chairman of Alserkal Group, accompanied Sheikh Hamdan through the tour.
