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Abu Dhabi to renovate key heritage sites
Abu Dhabi, Jan 14, 2010 (WAM)- The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) is working to develop and renovate a number of museums and historic sites in the emirate according to a report in the "Khaleej Times."
Among them are the Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, which is getting a much-needed ‘face-lift’, and the new Muwaiji Palace and Sheikh Zayed the 1st museums now being developed in Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain.
“The Authority is mandated to conserve, protect and promote the cultural heritage of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi; we have a commitment to vernacular heritage,” said Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Director-General of ADACH, explaining the new initiatives. For the time being, most projects are focused on Al Ain and Abu Dhabi cities, which have the greatest number of tourist-, culture and heritage-related attractions in the emirate.
Already, Al Jahili Fort, which was renovated and reopened to the public in 2008, is drawing large numbers of visitors to Al Ain, especially through the various cultural festivals organised here. Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi’s first palace built a couple of centuries ago, is also undergoing a transformation towards making it a cultural attraction in the near future.
Dr. Sami El Masri, ADACH Deputy Director-General for Arts, Culture and Heritage and Director of Strategic Planning, added that awareness campaigns are also run by the Authority, meant to promote the emirate locally, regionally and internationally.
“We believe that this (the awareness campaigns) will trigger interest in the cultural field, thus resulting in more visits to the museums and changing the perception that heritage is unexciting,” said El Masri. Cultural growth will inevitably lead to dialogues and better understanding between people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds living in or visiting Abu Dhabi.
“Part of our goal is to offer a variety of cultural activities and experiences, and highlight the many cultural sites that already exist in Abu Dhabi. This not only includes heritage sites, but also a dynamic experience that will encourage a longer stay in the emirate,” El Masri also said. – Khaleej Times
Among them are the Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, which is getting a much-needed ‘face-lift’, and the new Muwaiji Palace and Sheikh Zayed the 1st museums now being developed in Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain.
“The Authority is mandated to conserve, protect and promote the cultural heritage of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi; we have a commitment to vernacular heritage,” said Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Director-General of ADACH, explaining the new initiatives. For the time being, most projects are focused on Al Ain and Abu Dhabi cities, which have the greatest number of tourist-, culture and heritage-related attractions in the emirate.
Already, Al Jahili Fort, which was renovated and reopened to the public in 2008, is drawing large numbers of visitors to Al Ain, especially through the various cultural festivals organised here. Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi’s first palace built a couple of centuries ago, is also undergoing a transformation towards making it a cultural attraction in the near future.
Dr. Sami El Masri, ADACH Deputy Director-General for Arts, Culture and Heritage and Director of Strategic Planning, added that awareness campaigns are also run by the Authority, meant to promote the emirate locally, regionally and internationally.
“We believe that this (the awareness campaigns) will trigger interest in the cultural field, thus resulting in more visits to the museums and changing the perception that heritage is unexciting,” said El Masri. Cultural growth will inevitably lead to dialogues and better understanding between people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds living in or visiting Abu Dhabi.
“Part of our goal is to offer a variety of cultural activities and experiences, and highlight the many cultural sites that already exist in Abu Dhabi. This not only includes heritage sites, but also a dynamic experience that will encourage a longer stay in the emirate,” El Masri also said. – Khaleej Times
