Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize Ceremony
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize ceremony at Louvre Abu Dhabi.The ceremony underscored the importance of fostering intellectual dialogue and creative exchange through the support of architecture and design as fundamental pillars of sustainable development and cultural diplomacy.Abu Dhabi's architectural legacy is rooted in decades of thoughtful investment, from the restoration of key heritage sites - such as Qasr Al Hosn and the Cultural Foundation - to the creation of modern landmarks, including Louvre Abu Dhabi by Jean Nouvel (Pritzker Laureate, 2008), the upcoming Zayed National Museum by Lord Norman Foster (Pritzker Laureate, 1999), and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi by Frank Gehry (Pritzker Laureate, 1989).These projects reflect the emirate's long-term commitment to shaping a culturally rich and inclusive urban landscape that resonates locally and globally, reinforcing its status as a leading destination for architectural excellence and cross-cultural exchange.
The ceremony, hosted at the Louvre Abu Dhabi by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), honoured Chinese architect Liu Jiakun as the 2025 Laureate, and brought together prominent figures from the global architecture community, including several past Pritzker Prize recipients.
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