Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, On the wall of Zayed University campus in Dubai, as part of appreciation and thanks to the creative students who participated in this work, and to inspire students of arts and interested to take the initiative, and stimulate their imagination for more production and creative artistic excellence .

Last year, in the second edition of the "Al-Yadar" project, which was presented for a full year on the outer wall of the Dubai Women's Club, the "Cultural Bureau" opened the mural in honor of his exceptional career and unique position locally and internationally. With a length of 140 meters, where the work presented a narrative artistic narrative, which included four main themes inspired by its values ​​and interests: wisdom, respect, sustainability, and human development.

Education of students

Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Director of the Cultural Office of the Al Maha Al Bastaki, said that the grand mural of Zayed and the remarkable success achieved by HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Emirates Council for Gender Equality, President of the Dubai Women's Foundation, stressed the great success achieved by the Al-Yadar initiative by promoting the education of UAE women students and developing their abilities and talents through experiences, initiatives and programs. Through creative artwork, which j Carrying the biography of a man who founded the state of unity, humanity and tolerance.

Academic interest

Al Bastaki expressed her pride in the academic and artistic interest achieved by the «General Mural of Zayed», which provided inspiring work on the most inspiring personality, namely the personality of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah have mercy on him. "The mural at the Summit of the Summit at Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand, was highlighted through a narrative paper by Professor Stephen Masam entitled" A Walk in a Mural " On the female Emirati students after the achievement », noting that the wall has enabled the students of new technical technique, which is the integration of more than one form of art in one work.

New tools

"This is at the very heart of the Al-Yadar initiative by demonstrating talented Emirati artists to the local and international art scene, as well as providing them with new artistic tools that enhance their self-confidence and open the door for them to integrate into the art scene smoothly," she said. And its appreciation to Zayed University for this fruitful cooperation and for all the students who have accomplished this outstanding artistic work, stressing that the transfer of the mural to the campus of Zayed University will achieve more motivation and encouragement for students of arts and interested in it.

Zayed University

Zayed University Director Dr. Riyad Al Muhaideb said that the transfer of Zayed University's mural to the Zayed University campus is a permanent honor for the university, which we cherish as a national educational institution that has the honor of bearing the name of the founding father, may God bless him and his family. As well as its objectives, inspired by the noble principles established by the state of the Union, through which the identity of the man of the UAE, who is proud of his Arabism, Islam and civilization, was formed before the world.

"On behalf of the Zayed University family, I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Emirates Council for Gender Balance, President of the Dubai Women's Foundation, to select the students of the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries to carry out the creative initiative, which is being transferred to the permanent exhibition inside Zayed University, after having achieved a remarkable success during its presentation for a full year on the wall of the Dubai Ladies Club, Girls of Zayed, and their superiority in the expression of Wafa Lasting memory of the great founder, and the perpetuation of his name in national memory and humanity. "

Mural of Zayed

The first part depicts the desert, from which a bright page was launched, written by Zayed the Good with letters of light, and the second part revolves around palm fronds, to move In its third part of the falconry trip.

The fourth part is a reflection of the trees and leaves of al-Ghaf, which Sheikh Zayed called the utmost importance, and ordered the planting of large forests of the Ghaf, and prevented the cut in all emirates of the state, out of his belief in the importance of preserving the environment and protect wildlife.

The fifth part expresses the developmental prosperity of the architectural and industrial renaissance. The sixth and last part of the mural relates to the sea, which was the gateway to economic recovery, which at the same time reflects the long vision of our wise leadership towards continuity of progress.

job opportunity

The students participating in the "Jadriyet of the Year of Zayed" expressed their pleasure in moving the mural to the campus of their university. "Working on the Al-Yadar project was a pride and a feeling I had never experienced before. It made me feel very happy to commemorate what Sheikh Zayed left behind a great legacy of values, humanitarian meanings and a comprehensive renaissance," said Sheikha Al Awadi. "Working on this project has made me feel the values. The legacy of the founding father, whose heritage will continue to inspire UAE youth to continue to carry the secretariat and raise the flag in the spirit of ambition and challenge to achieve the greatest mission of the nation. " Through a special mural on the National Day ».

In honor of Zayed

Khawla Saeed Salem Al Srour Al Muhairi said: "As artists, we have worked hard for several consecutive months in the framework of the Zayed initiative, so his vision of our university means a lot to us. We are proud of what we have achieved, and that we can say when we see it: We were part of this creativity. " "We are fortunate to have the opportunity to work on a project built in honor of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan," she said. "We mean a lot of artists, beginning to see work as a complete project, which is presented daily to thousands of people. .

Visual language

"I was very proud of this wonderful achievement, as I passed the Dubai Women's Club on Jumeirah Road, so the vision of the mural every day I enter the campus will instill happiness in me," said student art student Moza Badawi. "The move will encourage other students of the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries at Zayed University to participate in such activities and projects and seek further achievements." The opportunity we have was an experience I feel proud to have been part of. It highlights the role of the artist and the emerging artist in Emirati society. Working on a theme centered on the founding father, the great personality that has placed the glory on the pages of our beloved country's history, present and future, is a great thing in our journey. Thankfully, To show them a glimpse of the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, in a semi-abstract visual way. To the Secretariat, the portrayal of Sheikh Zayed's vision in this mural was not easy, but I am sure that our efforts have done well. The public's reactions have been positive, regardless of their nationality. If this indicates anything, it indicates that art is an optical language that can convey the idea to all. "