The World’s Newest Museum Hub Has a Message
Summary
Abu Dhabi has opened several new museums, enhancing its role as a cultural hub. These institutions aim to educate both residents and visitors while supporting the UAE's vision in the global landscape. The initiative is also part of Abu Dhabi's plan to diversify its economy away from oil.Key Facts
- Abu Dhabi opened the Natural History Museum in November and the Zayed National Museum in December.
- A new immersive art museum called teamLab Phenomena opened earlier this year.
- Abu Dhabi already hosts a branch of the Louvre and is building a Guggenheim art museum.
- Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, head of Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism, says the museums primarily focus on education.
- The UAE's new museums reflect its role as a cultural bridge between the East and West.
- The museums contribute to Abu Dhabi's economic diversification plans and aim to increase creative industry jobs.
- Visitor numbers to Abu Dhabi's cultural sites increased by about 40% to five million people last year, with 60% being local residents.
- The goal is to double the cultural sector's contribution to the economy by 2030.
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