The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Bahrain, within the framework of its cultural programs, on Wednesday 9/12/2020, in cooperation with the Louvre Museum - Abu Dhabi and the University of Bahrain, organized the first virtual visit to the Louvre Museum - Abu Dhabi for the employees and students of the Department of Media, Tourism and Arts at the University of Bahrain Via the Times app.
Mr. Manuel Rabteh, Director of the Museum, gave a welcoming speech to the professor and the participating students and an introduction to the establishment of the museum. Mrs. Moza Saeed Al-Hinawi - Head of the Economic, Political and Media Affairs Department of the State Embassy, Mr. Kamal Al-Gharbi - Head of the Media, Tourism and Arts Department at the Faculty of Arts at the University of Bahrain, also participated in Dr. / Nisreen Al-Abed, and Dr. / Jamila Al-Saadoun from the Department of Art and Design, in the interventions.
The museum's chief guide, Mr. Mohamed Hassan Al-Madhani, and Mrs. Dina Mohamed Turki, the museum tour guide, took more than 100 students on a virtual tour with 3D imaging technology on the halls of the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is more than just a cultural institution that hosts the museum's collection and international exhibitions, as it is considered a social and educational meeting point and bridges communication between peoples, and the Louvre Museum offers social and sports activities such as rowing and yoga.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the French architect Jean Nouvel, designed in Abu Dhabi. It opened its doors to visitors on November 11, 2017.
The construction of the museum on Saadiyat Island, according to the 30-year agreement signed between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French government, to be an exhibition of artistic antiquities from all over the world, thus forming a link and a bridge between eastern and western art. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is spread over 97,000 square meters, and includes exhibition halls, exhibitions and a children's museum, including 23 permanent galleries that tell their contents unique historical stories.the framework of celebrating the centenary of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and choosing Muharraq is the capital of Islamic culture. The two projects embody the distinguished relations between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples. It confirms their keenness to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the Gulf.
