Latifa bint Mohammed approves the formation of the supreme and organizational committees of the "Dubai Collectibles" initiative

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in line with the "Dubai Collectibles" initiative that was recently launched under the generous patronage of His Highness, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Culture and Arts in Dubai, the formation of the supreme and organizational committees of the initiative in support of its objectives aimed at encouraging the acquisition, promotion and display of artistic works that embody the spirit and vision of Dubai, and Her Highness has approved the tasks and specializations of each of the two committees.  

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed the importance of this step in the way of the success of the initiative's goals, expressing her full confidence in the ability of the members of the Supreme and Executive Committees to achieve the goals of the initiative in light of their long history and remarkable achievements in the arenas. Thought and creativity at various local, regional and international levels.

Regarding the basis for the authority’s efforts, Her Highness said: “We are working in Dubai Culture to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for the future of cultural and creative work in the UAE and Dubai, and it is the basis on which we build all our projects and initiatives that empower the cultural community. And creativity, and contribute to confirming Dubai's position as a global cultural and creative center. "

Regarding the formation of the supreme and executive committees for the "Dubai Collectibles" initiative, Her Highness explained: "We were keen to benefit from the local creative energies and global experiences within a framework that embodies the cultural richness and social diversity that characterizes the UAE, as the members have a proven track record in supporting the fields of creativity and arts in the country, whether This was through their private groups or their organizational and academic contributions that are highly respected and appreciated by the local and international cultural and creative community. "

Her Highness added, "Shedding light on this diversity is one of the most important goals of the" Dubai Collectibles "initiative, which we launched as the first initiative of its kind in the world, with the aim of enriching the creative scene in Dubai, confirming its position as a capital of creativity and a major destination for creators from around the world.

His Highness, the President of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, expressed her sincere wishes to the members of the two committees for success in making the initiative a milestone in the Emirati and Gulf cultural scene, and for them to employ all their ideas in transforming the initiative's goals into tangible achievements that positively impact the cultural work process in Dubai and the UAE. Public face.

A cultural elite

The Higher Committee for the "Dubai Collectibles" initiative, headed by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will undertake the general supervision of the development of the initiative's work system, in accordance with international best practices in the field of artistic and creative evaluation through a group of cultural institutions and creative experiences in the United Arab Emirates. The committee: Her Excellency Noura bint Muhammad Al Kaabi, His Excellency Abdul Rahman Al Owais, His Excellency Muhammad Al Murr, Mr. Abdul Moneim bin Issa Al Serkal, and Mrs. Mona Issa Al Gurg.   

The organizing committee for the initiative is chaired by Mrs. Mona Faisal Al Gurg, Director of the Museums Department in Dubai for Culture, and the committee includes in its membership: Anthony Carver, Vinicia Porter, Catherine David, Maryam Al Dabbagh, Munira Al Sayegh, and Nada Shabout. The committee's responsibilities include overseeing the process of evaluating and incorporating artworks into the "Dubai Collections" group, in light of the long experience the committee members have in holding art exhibitions and developing the most prestigious institutional art collections in the world.

It is noteworthy that the "Dubai Collectibles", launched by the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai, is the first of its kind in the world, and is implemented under government supervision in partnership with the private sector, as well as individuals.

The initiative includes a group of the most important modern and contemporary artworks, especially those inspired by the heritage and culture of the Emirates, and reflects the spirit of Dubai, its global character, its openness to various cultures and future foresight.

The initiative opens the way for art patrons to display their collections and artists to include their works in a public art platform, while the initiative also seeks to document Dubai's history, shed light on its vital identity, and strengthen its position as a global artistic and cultural center.

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