After ten years of waiting Louvre museum opens in Abu Dhabi.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; French President Emmanuel Macron; and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI were among those present at the grand opening.
In a tweet ahead of the opening, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed hailed the museum as a global cultural monument. “The Louvre Abu Dhabi brings together unique art icons that reflect humanity’s collective genius,” he tweeted.
Photos: @HHShkMohd, @MohamedBinZayed, & French President @EmmanuelMacron along with leaders of Arab & friendly countries attend the inauguration of #LouvreAbuDhabi . pic.twitter.com/HLVikpdVWB
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 8, 2017
Macron called the museum a “decisive turning point” in ties with the UAE in an interview with Arabic daily Al Ittihad. He also hailed the country, saying: “The UAE is an indispensable cornerstone for the Middle East stability, and our strategic economic partner.”
Though the museum is now officially open, the public opening is only on November 11. For four days after, the museum will come alive with a spectacular light show, performances by international artists and “a few surprises”.
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