The UAE Minister of State, HE Zaki Nusseibeh, has sent a global message of unity and solidarity in response to this challenging time by hosting a live social media event on April 16.
Held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the online cultural marathon symposium was regulated by the Ambassadors of the UAE in USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Milan, Madrid, India, Singapore, China, and Australia that lasted for over 24 hours.
The symposium unfolded with the participation of museums, artists, design specialists, and cultural institutions going in-depth on the effects and impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and offered solutions and future insights globally.
The programme begun at 9am under the standard time of UAE, at the National Gallery of Singapore. With the support of HE Mohamed Balfaqeeh and the participation of the Senior Curator of the Singapore National Gallery, Russel Storer discussed how the cities can be re-imagined as Cultural Hubs.
Concluding the successful Online Cultural Marathon Symposium, HE Zaki Nusseibeh said: “A crisis is a call for unity and in response, we are pleased to contribute this initiative. The participation and collaborative efforts of Art Professionals and their presence in this online gathering is a remarkable start of our recovery. With excellence and full commitment, let us continue to work together to move forward to a greater height.”
