A pioneer who looked at a changing world through eyes that imagined a prosperous future, Sheikh Zayed firmly established the UAE as a crossroads for various cultures, with his vision revealing the nation’s welcoming openness, tolerance and hospitality.
In 1971 the UAE was born, and with it, a new cultural vision. From the very beginning, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – the founder of the UAE, endearingly named Father of the Nation – wanted to engage the country in cross-cultural dialogue with the wider international community.
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Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi
The Cultural Foundation brought these visions to life. At the time of its opening in 1981, it housed the first National Library, along with a performance auditorium and an exhibition centre.