H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Member of the Dubai Council, inaugurated the 2025 edition of Art Dubai, the region’s leading international art fair.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the event features over 120 galleries from 65 cities across five continents, reaffirming Dubai’s status as a global cultural hub.
During her tour, H.H. Sheikha Latifa explored key exhibitions across the fair’s Contemporary, Modern, Digital, and Bawwaba sections. She engaged with local and international artists and was joined by several dignitaries, including Shamma Al Mazrui, Noura Al Kaabi, Essa Kazim, and Hala Badri.
“Art Dubai continues to be a celebration of creativity and innovation,”
said H.H. Sheikha Latifa.
“It reflects the cultural diversity that defines our city and reinforces the role of art in connecting communities.”
A highlight of the event was the unveiling of Common Grounds, a student-curated exhibition by Zayed University for the Dubai Collection. The show spans works from 1949 to 2024 and marks a milestone in academic-cultural collaboration.
To deepen this initiative, an MoU was signed between Dubai Culture and Zayed University, establishing a strategic framework for future cooperation in research, curatorial practice, and creative development.
“This partnership reflects our conviction that education and culture are deeply interconnected,”
said H.H. Sheikha Latifa.
She concluded her visit by reaffirming Dubai Culture’s commitment to nurturing a sustainable and inclusive creative ecosystem that empowers young talent and fosters long-term cultural growth.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
