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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
UAE's Zayed National Museum set for grand opening in December 2025
Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, will open its doors in December 2025 in the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi, one of the highest concentrations of cultural institutions globally. The landmark institution honours the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his commitment to education, identity and belonging. Visitors will explore six permanent galleries across two floors, spanning 300,000 years of human history, as well as a temporary exhibition gallery. The museum's collection features artefacts from across the UAE, including donations that speak to the rich heritage of the country, in addition to domestic and international loans. His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: 'The cultural legacy of the UAE has been nurtured over decades, from the establishment of its earliest cultural institutions to today's expansive vision for cultural exchange and knowledge. Saadiyat Cultural District represents the next chapter in this national journey, curating world-class institutions that honour the past and engage the future. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [국가인증] 키성장 인증받은 '이 제품' 2개월치 무료증정 이벤트 곧 마감! 아이클타임 더 알아보기 Undo As the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, Zayed National Museum is the legacy of our Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It is a tribute to his boundless belief in people, in their ability to learn, to uphold the values of unity, compassion and national pride. This museum is more than a place of preservation; it is a promise to future generations, a beacon of our identity, and a space where our story is told not just through objects, but through emotion, memory and vision. This institution will carry our story forward for generations to come.' The museum includes Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age artefacts, uncovered by research teams across the United Arab Emirates over fifty years ago. Museum highlights will include the Abu Dhabi Pearl, one of the world's oldest natural pearls, shedding new light on the history of pearling in the Arabian Gulf; the Blue Qur'an, one of Islamic art's finest manuscripts; and a recreation of an ancient Magan Boat, the outcome of the museum's first research partnership with Zayed University and New York University Abu Dhabi. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the museum's design embodies the heritage of the United Arab Emirates. The five steel structures which rise above the museum are inspired by the wing of a falcon in flight, with falconry a practice that is an integral part of Emirati culture. The museum will offer an inclusive and accessible experience that connects people across generations and geographies. Through its galleries, learning programmes, and pioneering research, it will bring global perspectives into dialogue with the UAE's heritage and contemporary identity.
Filipino Times
10-07-2025
- Filipino Times
Zayed National Museum opening in Abu Dhabi set for December 2025
Get ready! The Zayed National Museum will open its doors this December 2025 in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District, one of the world's top cultural hotspots. The UAE's national museum celebrates the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, bringing his vision of education, unity, and compassion to life in a space for everyone to explore and connect with the country's incredible history. 'This museum is more than a place of preservation; it is a promise to future generations, a beacon of our identity, and a space where our story is told not just through objects, but through emotion, memory and vision. This institution will carry our story forward for generations to come,' His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said. Visitors can look forward to six permanent galleries across two floors, showcasing 300,000 years of history, plus a temporary gallery for exciting new exhibits. The museum features artifacts from across the UAE, along with special loans from around the world. Some of the must-see highlights include the Abu Dhabi Pearl, one of the world's oldest natural pearls, the Blue Qur'an manuscript, and a recreated ancient Magan Boat, developed with local and international university partners. Designed by world-famous architect Lord Norman Foster, the museum's five soaring steel towers resemble falcon wings, paying tribute to a beloved Emirati tradition, a shining example of sustainable design. It stands alongside several internationally acclaimed cultural institutions within the district, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, the upcoming Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
Al Etihad
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Zayed National Museum to open in December 2025 in Saadiyat Cultural District
10 July 2025 11:23 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Zayed National Museum will open to the public in December 2025 in Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi. The landmark institution honours the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his commitment to education, identity and immersive exhibitions, active research and public and community programming, the museum builds on the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's vision, upholding the values he stood for, including humanitarianism and the preservation of Emirati culture and heritage. Visitors will explore six permanent galleries across two floors, spanning 300,000 years of human history, as well as a temporary exhibition gallery. The museum's collection features artefacts from across the UAE, including donations related to the heritage of the UAE, in addition to domestic and international Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi said, 'The cultural legacy of the UAE has been nurtured over decades, from the establishment of its earliest cultural institutions to today's expansive vision for cultural exchange and knowledge. Saadiyat Cultural District represents the next chapter in this national journey, curating world-class institutions that honour the past and engage the future. As the national museum of the UAE, Zayed National Museum is the legacy of our Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It is a tribute to his boundless belief in people, in their ability to learn, to uphold the values of unity, compassion and national pride. This museum is more than a place of preservation; it is a promise to future generations, a beacon of our identity, and a space where our story is told not just through objects, but through emotion, memory and vision. This institution will carry our story forward for generations to come.'The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan held a deep conviction that understanding the past was essential to shaping the nation for the benefit of future generations. His passion for exploring the UAE's ancient heritage and celebrating the diverse influences that shaped Emirati culture led to the establishment of the country's first museum in Al Ain in 1971, followed by the opening of the Cultural Foundation in museum's collection includes Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronze, and Iron Age artefacts, many of which were uncovered by archaeological teams over half a century ago. These discoveries, from the world's oldest falaj irrigation system to traces of Bronze Age copper mining, stand as enduring evidence of the ingenuity and resilience of the UAE's earliest communities and reflect the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's commitment to bringing the nation's ancient history to museum highlights will include the Abu Dhabi Pearl, one of the world's oldest natural pearls, shedding new light on the history of pearling in the Arabian Gulf; the Blue Qur'an, one of Islamic art's finest manuscripts; and a recreation of an ancient Magan Boat, the outcome of the museum's first research partnership with Zayed University and New York University Abu by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the museum's design embodies the heritage of the UAE, which is at the forefront of its sustainable steel structures rise above the museum and are inspired by the wing of a falcon in flight, with falconry considered a practice that is an integral part of Emirati museum will offer an inclusive and accessible experience that connects people across generations and geographies. Through its galleries, learning programmes, and pioneering research, it will bring global perspectives into dialogue with the UAE's heritage and contemporary identity. From inspiring young people and engaging People of Determination and senior citizens, to driving international scholarship, Zayed National Museum will stand as a dynamic platform for cultural exchange and shared part of Saadiyat Cultural District's mission to foster diverse dialogue and promote cultural equity, Zayed National Museum will present collections and narratives that celebrate the region's rich heritage and represent Abu Dhabi's role as a crossroads of civilisations. It will stand alongside several globally renowned cultural institutions within the district, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, the upcoming Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's role as a global meeting place for culture, ideas, and innovation.
Dubai Eye
29-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Abu Dhabi honours 15 firms as Urban Treasures
From pastry shops and perfumeries to restaurants and tailoring stores, 15 businesses in Abu Dhabi have been honoured with the Urban Treasure awards for shaping the capital's cultural and commercial landscape. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), presented the awards at a special ceremony at the Cultural Foundation in the capital city. "These establishments are enduring community pillars that reflect the spirit, resilience, and heritage of our emirate, and by celebrating them, we honour these human stories and traditions," said Al Mubarak The Urban Treasures was launched to recognise the city's homegrown businesses that have thrived for 20 years or more and to raise the profiles and preserve them for future generations. مبادرة "كنوز المدينة" من دائرة الثقافة والسياحة – أبوظبي، كرَّمت، منذ إطلاقها، 60 منشأة تجارية محلية في #أبوظبي ، تقديراً لإسهامها في تشكيل الهُوية الثقافية للإمارة، والحفاظ عليها للأجيال المقبلة. — مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) May 29, 2025 With the conclusion of its fourth edition, the Urban Treasures initiative has now honoured a total of 60 beloved local gems. . @dctabudhabi has honoured 15 recipients of the fourth edition of the Urban Treasures initiative in an annual ceremony celebrating long-running businesses that have shaped #AbuDhabi 's cultural and commercial landscape, contributing to the emirate's urban and social identity. — مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) May 29, 2025 With the conclusion of its fourth edition, the Urban Treasures initiative has now honoured a total of 60 beloved local gems across Abu Dhabi.
ARN News Center
29-05-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
Abu Dhabi honours 15 firms as Urban Treasures
From pastry shops and perfumeries to restaurants and tailoring stores, 15 businesses in Abu Dhabi have been honoured with the Urban Treasure awards for shaping the capital's cultural and commercial landscape. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), presented the awards at a special ceremony at the Cultural Foundation in the capital city. "These establishments are enduring community pillars that reflect the spirit, resilience, and heritage of our emirate, and by celebrating them, we honour these human stories and traditions," said Al Mubarak The Urban Treasures was launched to recognise the city's homegrown businesses that have thrived for 20 years or more and to raise the profiles and preserve them for future generations. مبادرة "كنوز المدينة" من دائرة الثقافة والسياحة – أبوظبي، كرَّمت، منذ إطلاقها، 60 منشأة تجارية محلية في #أبوظبي ، تقديراً لإسهامها في تشكيل الهُوية الثقافية للإمارة، والحفاظ عليها للأجيال المقبلة. — مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) May 29, 2025 With the conclusion of its fourth edition, the Urban Treasures initiative has now honoured a total of 60 beloved local gems. . @dctabudhabi has honoured 15 recipients of the fourth edition of the Urban Treasures initiative in an annual ceremony celebrating long-running businesses that have shaped #AbuDhabi 's cultural and commercial landscape, contributing to the emirate's urban and social identity. — مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) May 29, 2025 With the conclusion of its fourth edition, the Urban Treasures initiative has now honoured a total of 60 beloved local gems across Abu Dhabi.
