The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is preparing to celebrate the Emirates project to explore Mars, "the probe of hope", which constitutes a milestone not only in the history of the United Arab Emirates, but also in the history of the region and the Arab and Islamic world, perpetuating its memory through a contemporary mural set by creative fingers of talents from UAE society, and it will be implemented later in the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood in Dubai, to build a civilized bridge between the originality of the past and the achievements of the present and the aspiration of a promising future for humanity. And based on its belief in the future as a standard for excellence, and its endeavor to enable creativity and creativity in the UAE society, Dubai Culture chose a creative work in which the artist Amna Bashir partnered with the promising Emirati artist Reem Al Mazrouei to celebrate the Emirates project to explore Mars, the “probe of hope”; The first historical scientific mission of its kind in the Arab world, to convert it into a mural in the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood of Dubai in cooperation with the studio "Technical Drawing Lab". This step falls under the initiative "Let's innovate together" that was launched by the authority in late March 2020, through its digital platforms to motivate all members of society to share their creations, each within its competence, while committing to stay in their homes. Hala Badri, Director General of "Dubai Culture" said, "The launch of the probe of hope, the first Arab probe to be launched to Mars to study its atmosphere, is a source of pride and pride for all of us with the accomplishments of the creative minds and ingenious hands of the people of the country over six years of perseverance and work. Diligent. It is a historic moment that we have all looked forward to, a moment that establishes a distinguished scientific and civilized march that culminates decades of wise approach to our inspiring leadership and its ambition that does not stop at anyone, achieving this great dream that our founding leader, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, has always sought. And translated into the culture of the impossible that was devoted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Badri added: “With this achievement, the United Arab Emirates continues the path of its prosperity and development with steady steps to reserve for itself a prominent place among the ranks of the scientifically and technologically advanced countries, adding to its brilliant historical record a civilizational achievement that serves all humanity, and restores the glories of the Arab and Islamic civilizations that were exported to the world In the past, the various kinds of sciences that established the scientific progress in our world today.

At the same time, it inspires a spirit of hope and confidence in the capabilities of the Arab mind to create and establish a more prosperous human and civilizational future.

Badri noted that «Dubai Culture» «seeks, through the mural that will be implemented in the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood, to perpetuate this milestone in the history of the Emirates and the Arabs, and to inspire future generations with determination and determination to pursue the civilizational achievements that the UAE has accumulated and accumulated day after day. Al-Fahidi’s choice came from the importance of this place, which represents the beautiful past heritage and the rooted history of the state, and its civilized role in making the prosperous present you live today, while the probe represents the bright future that promises more excellence and leadership. It is the embodiment of the strong relationship between the past and contemporary Emirati identity, and a tribute to the fingerprints that grandparents left to remain a beacon that illuminates the paths of successive generations and consolidates the feelings of pride and pride in their homeland and their heritage. ”

Contemporary mural

Looking to the future while standing on a foundation built centuries ago is the central theme of muralism, in which theories of equal-sized art have been applied to materialize the features of science and technology, without being clear or striking. The probe of hope sets out to explore a future of research and knowledge to the left of the painting, while ancient Arab astronomer Ibn Yunis looks towards the red planet Mars to the right. A silhouette depicting and celebrating the scientific community dedicated to this major human mission, and eyes looking curiously at the secrets of a world that is just explored.

And based on "Dubai Culture", in this initiative, its belief in the importance of creativity as a human value that enhances the march of development, and reflects the cultural achievement and cultural diversity that characterizes the Emirate of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. It also falls within the authority’s vision to enhance the cultural and creative scene of the city of Dubai by transforming the walls of its heritage and historical sites into artistic murals in which originality integrates with the elements of modernity, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to transform Dubai into an open museum that highlights the side Creative and human in the developmental emirate experience.

Mural inspired by Emirati traditions

Sam Saliba, founder of the "Artistic Drawing Lab", oversees this contemporary and inspiring mural that captures space with Arab eyes, and represents the Arab astronomical future, where artist Reem Al Mazroui embodies the probe in an Emirati girl floating to space wearing jewelry to celebrate this important occasion; Opening her arms as an expression of freedom, her roots are on the ground and close to his moon. Her long hair is in a state of zero gravity, embodying Emirati traditions rooted in sailing, but this time she sails through space, all the way to Mars. As for the artist, Amna Al-Bashir, the theories of equal-sized art have been incorporated to embody science and technology. The past and the future are interconnected forever, and Mars stands out amidst artwork that is about to be discovered.

Hala Badri:

"(Probe of Hope) is a source of pride and pride for us, as accomplished by the creative minds and the ingenious hands of the people of the nation."

"The mural, which will be implemented in the Al Fahidi neighborhood, perpetuates this milestone in the history of the Emirates and the Arabs."

As part of the “Let's Create Together” initiative launched by the Commission in late March 2020 via its digital platforms.

A creative work in which the actress Amna Bashir participated with the Emirati actress Reem Al Mazroui to celebrate the Emirates project.

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