UAE: Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits National Identity in Visual Arts exhibition

UAE: Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits National Identity in Visual Arts exhibition

Running until March 8, it features a unique and diverse collection of more than 500 artworks created by Emirati students

Published: Tue 28 Feb 2023, 7:06 PM

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, has visited the National Identity Program for Visual Arts exhibition, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek).

The exhibition, which runs until March 8 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, is the culmination of Adek's first-ever National Identity in Visual Arts programme, and features a unique and diverse collection of more than 500 artworks created by Emirati students.

The programme aims to equip UAE national students in the emirate’s private and charter schools with creative learning environments and the artistic skills to explore and express their reflections on the country’s national identity, heritage, culture, and values.

Sheikh Khaled met with students who explained the inspiration behind their artworks and how the programme has developed their understanding, perspective and appreciation of the UAE’s traditions, culture and heritage.

Sheikh Khaled was accompanied by Sara Awadh Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairperson of the Federal Authority for Early Childhood, and Chairperson of Adek Saif Saeed