Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture organised a ceremony to honuor the winners of the 18th edition of the Al Burda International Award 2024 at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, coinciding with the twentieth year of the launch of…
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture organised a ceremony to honuor the winners of the 18th edition of the Al Burda International Award 2024 at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, coinciding with the twentieth year of the launch of this prestigious award that celebrates creative artworks in traditional Islamic art styles. The honouring ceremony was attended by various government ministers from the United Arab Emirates and Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Chairman of the Environment and Climate Committee of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), as well as a number of ambassadors and officials from government agencies in the country. The award’s accompanying exhibition, titled “When the Sun Rises on the Horizon,” was attended by Prince Rahim Aga Khan and features 60 unique artworks in calligraphy, gilding, poetry, and contemporary art, offering visitors and Islamic art enthusiasts an immersive interactive experience.