DCT Abu Dhabi and Mubadala Foundation are partnering to contribute AED 50 million ($13.6m) to the emirate’s cultural industry over the next five years.
The partnership aims to support cultural initiatives with institutions including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Zayed National Museum.
As part of the alliance with Abu Dhabi‘s culture and tourism department, Mubadala has been named an education and community partner.
“At DCT Abu Dhabi, we have cultivated compelling partnerships that are central to community development and fuel economic progress that aid Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions,” said Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, undersecretary at DCT Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi to become global cultural centre
The cooperation emphasises DCT Abu Dhabi‘s “promise to transform the emirate into a global centre for culture and creativity”, he added.
“Through this stakeholder collaboration, we are poised to deliver unparalleled experiences to visitors from around the globe and enable the creation of a dynamic cultural ecosystem that invites exploration and engagement.”
Abu Dhabi is already home to a Louvre museum. Soon, it will include teamLab Phenomena, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and the Zayed National Museum.
“We’re delighted to partner with DCT Abu Dhabi to strengthen collaboration across major projects in the cultural sector and to support important initiatives focusing on education, community outreach, youth, senior citizens, Emiratization and more,” said Homaid Al Shimmari, deputy group CEO and chief corporate and human capital officer at Mubadala.
“By working together alongside Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum we will promote our cultural heritage to position Abu Dhabi as an international hub for sustainable tourism and culture.
“We are committed to playing a key role in contributing to Abu Dhabi’s arts and culture ecosystem to drive impactful change locally and globally.”
Image courtesy of Louvre Abu Dhabi
