I had visited Louvre Abu Dhabi recently and am deeply impressed. I was happy to read in your newspaper that Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates its second-year anniversary this month on the heels of several major achievements for the institution and the launch of new programmes, and a significant number of new artworks in the galleries.

It is good to know that since opening in 2017, Louvre Abu Dhabi has welcomed over two million visitors from around the world who have come to enjoy the museum’s rich cross-cultural collection, eight ground-breaking international exhibitions and a range of cultural programmes for people of all ages and backgrounds. It is also interesting to note that the institution has solidified its commitment to education, inaugurating the Children’s Museum in July 2019 – the first museum of its kind in the Arab world – and welcoming over 60,000 student visits while offering training and job opportunities for Emiratis and the local community. I salute the organisation for offering diverse experiences for visitors, from landmark exhibitions to interactive public programmes across the galleries.

Saroj Nair
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