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 stated 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 position in reinforcing Dubai’s place as a number one vacation spot for the inventive industries and a worldwide hub for arts and tradition, and stated that “Alserkal Avenue has grown into one of many emirate’s most influential inventive 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 various cultural influences throughout the neighborhood.
Sheikh Hamdan additionally visited Fiker Institute, an inter-disciplinary think-tank fostering dialogue on world governance, overseas coverage, and tradition, and explored its library, which is house to greater than 15,000 curated titles in Arabic and English.
Cinema Akil, an unbiased platform launched in 2014 to convey world movies to UAE audiences, was additionally in His Highness’ itinerary. Since opening its first everlasting location in Al Quoz, Cinema Akil has change into 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 throughout the tour.