HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, inaugurated the Safa Library for Arts and Design, a branch of the Dubai Public Libraries affiliated with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority And literature in the Emirate of Dubai, to be a new cultural beacon in Dubai.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai then toured the library, accompanied by the Chairman of the Culture and Arts Authority of Dubai Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, and Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai, in the presence of a number of officials and dignitaries.

The tour included sections of the library, which includes thousands of books on art and design, art exhibitions, and the Children's Library Department, which focuses on organizing reading events, workshops and children's interests in reading and encouraging young people to read.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai is aware of the components of the library, which are designed to serve as a dynamic platform to inspire members of the creative community and to allow them to meet and meet in order to cooperate in work, research and reading, in line with global trends in knowledge and technology. Creativity and innovation. The library, with its many components, includes spaces for work and meetings.

The library offers access to a valuable collection of books and scientific materials covering various fields of art and design, including fine arts, performing arts, music, architecture, calligraphy, photography and others. There are also many modern multi-purpose rooms in the library, and various book sections suitable for all ages and in different languages.

The Library is the fruit of the initiative to renew all public libraries in Dubai, launched by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, in 2016, in recognition of its support for the National Strategy for Reading 2026. As part of this important initiative, in partnership with Dubai Municipality, as a model for further development of other branches during the next phase.

World City

Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais said: "The Authority takes upon itself the responsibility of developing the artistic and cultural landscape of the city and from the clear strategic vision aimed at enhancing Dubai's status as a global, creative and sustainable city for culture, heritage, arts and literature, The concept of the library today aims to achieve many goals, to create an ideal environment for all its visitors, to facilitate their interaction with each other and to inspire them from the activities organized by the library throughout the year, In the community, and it confirms the established values ​​of the UAE society. We hope that the success of this project will be an introduction to its wider application in Dubai and the UAE in general, to enhance the role of libraries, make them closer to people and ensure their ability to keep abreast of the latest developments of the age. "

Lighthouse knowledge

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum commented: "We are pleased to celebrate today the reopening of a new lighthouse, the Safa Library for Art and Design, to be the first specialized library in the UAE for the art and design sectors. For public libraries, taking its pioneers in a rich journey of knowledge using the latest technology, and providing them with an experience of knowledge that enrich their creativity, with a modern design that helps to achieve the goals for which the project came.

"The public libraries of Dubai have their place and importance at a large base of the public, and we see this project as a qualitative leap in the mechanisms of our work in the library sector, which will increase the number of visitors, especially the young people who seek to encourage them to attend public libraries and improve their reading level , In various fields, so as to prepare generations of educated and educated young people and familiar with the various knowledge and science ». "This is the first step in the plan we have committed to during the year of reading. It will include the rehabilitation and launch of the seven other branches of Dubai public libraries. The opening of the Safa Library for Art and Design focuses on the education and knowledge sectors in support of the general principle laid down by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the interest of reading and motivating it and encouraging its practice through several initiatives launched by His Highness, the most important of which is the initiative to support school libraries with one million books. (Challenge reading Arabic), (Mohammed Bin Rashid Library), and (Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for knowledge), and other initiatives that embody in its entirety his keenness to spread knowledge, and re passion for the written word locally and regionally ».

Knowledge economy

"Based on the wise orientations of our government and the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Based on knowledge in the UAE, Dubai Municipality has supported reading initiatives through the renovation of the Safa library for art and design by modernizing, modernizing and facilitating all its smart services. A gallery has been added to showcase works of art, Taking into account the element of sustainability Environmental in the library. »

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One of the highlights of the Safa library is the UAE Spirit of the Eyes Exhibition, an initiative between Dubai Culture, the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award and the Emirates Falcon Photography Association to document UAE heritage and culture.

The Dubai Public Libraries network includes eight libraries for adults, seven for children, and multi-purpose rooms and rooms. All branches of Dubai public libraries are connected to computer systems and are linked to other modern libraries, allowing visitors and members access to extensive sources of information and knowledge covering a variety of subjects in both Arabic and English.

• Art galleries, meeting rooms and a children's corner are the main components of the new library design.

Latifa bint Mohammed:

• "The Library takes its pioneers on a rich journey of knowledge, using the latest technology, and providing them with a knowledge experience that enriches their creativity."

Abdul Rahman Al Owais:

• "We seek to strengthen Dubai's status as a creative and sustainable global city for culture, heritage, arts and literature."