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09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Here's everything we know about Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi
Zayed National Museum is set to open its doors in Abu Dhabi later this year, and it is one of the top megaprojects in the UAE that everyone is looking forward to. At the moment no opening date has been set, but it could be at the end of 2025. While the wait for the ribbon to be cut continues, here's what you need to know about this stunning museum rising in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District. Zayed National Museum | Photo credit: Foster and Partners If you've ever passed by Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Zayed National Museum definitely caught your eye thanks to the structures rising to the skies. The architectural marvel will be the home for the inspiring story and tribute to our great nation and its visionary founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Currently, there has been a sneak peek of what treasures you are likely to find when the museum opens in Dubai's Etihad Museum. The Introducing Zayed National Museum: The Foundations of Unity is a travelling exhibition organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum showcasing a curated collection of artefacts, films, and archival images that depict the life of the Founding Father. The design The breathtaking structure of the Zayed National Museum is designed by Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, and makes a stunning addition to the Saadiyat District, joining the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the newly opened TeamLab Phenomena. The five steel structures represent the wings of a true regional icon, the falcon. It highlights falconry, which is an important part of the UAE's heritage. In the past, the Bedouin community relied on falcons for hunting food in the harsh desert. Now, it has become the UAE's most honoured traditional sports. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan not only practiced falconry from a young age, but he was also a supporter of the sport and even launched initiatives to preserve and protect falcons. The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is now the largest in the world. While these steel towers look aesthetically stunning, they will also act as wind towers – underscoring sustainability as a core component of the UAE. Wind towers, or barjeel, have been used to cool down homes in the region for centuries. What will it look like on the inside? Once inside, visitors will be greeted by colours of concrete inspired by the white sand typically found on Saadiyat Island, all illuminated by natural light. Inside, you will learn about the rich history of the country, with special emphasis on the vision of the Father of the Nation. The museum will be home to six permanent galleries, one temporary exhibition space, and one outdoor gallery. The galleries Zayed National Museum – Our Beginning gallery | Photo credit: Zayed National Museum Instagram Our Beginning: A gallery that highlights the life, legacy, and values of the UAE's Founding Father through authentic storytelling. Through Our Nature: An immersive experience diving into the regions diverse landscape, examining their historical impact on life in the Emirates. To Our Ancestors: Explores the evidence of human activity in the region dating back 300,000 years and the early trade with other societies in the Arabian Gulf. Through Our Connections: Will showcase the broadening horizons of the people of the ancient emirates. Zayed National Museum – By Our Coast | Photo credit: Zayed National Museum By Our Coasts: Will showcase the development of the main coastal settlements through pearling, fishing, and trading. To Our Roots: A focus on the traditional lifestyle, customs, and social and economic practices that prevailed in the inland areas of the Emirates Prepare to step back in time as you wander through these spaces, which will educate you on nature, trade, coastal life, language, and traditions of the Emirates. All objects on display will be of national and international significance, of which will contribute to the preservation of the UAE's culture and national identity. Sheikh Zayed | Photo credit: Zayed National Museum Speaking once on the importance of history, Sheikh Zayed stated, 'He who does now know his past cannot make the best of his present and future, for it is from the past that we learn.' Sheikh Zayed was a passionate advocate of education and believed everyone had a right to go to school, which would in turn help serve the nation and build the country. And the museum will be shining a light on education, allowing visitors to think in the same way as Sheikh Zayed, by learning from the past to make the best of the present and future. The museum will offer comprehensive sources of information on the UAE's history and culture, available to the public. Though no recent updates have been released, the museum is likely to be home to an extensive library. Additionally, there will be public programmes including workshops, tours, talks and conferences, musical and theatrical performances, and cultural and heritage demonstrations. As for the outdoor gallery… Al Masar Garden | Photo credit: Zayed National Museum Surrounding the Zayed National Museum is a 600-meter-long outdoor gallery called Al Masar Garden, which translates to the path in English. It's not just there for aesthetics (though we are sure it is going to look stunning); the story goes deeper. It does form a part of the galleries of the museum and essentially tells the story of Sheikh Zayed through the landscapes that inspired him. It will feature native plants across three zones: desert, oasis, and urban. Here, people can meet and relax, enjoy live performances, and have other cultural experiences throughout the year. The location Everything, and we do mean everything, has been considered when building the Zayed National Museum. And this is a lovely fact that you can share with friends. The museum is located in an area once known as Ras Laffan. Shortly after Abu Dhabi was founded, Ras Laffan was a key docking point for large boats. Now, the museum is continuing this timeless legacy of exchange and connection through the sharing and exchange of stories and knowledge. While we wait for the official opening, we are reminded of just how far the UAE has come in a short time span. And it was all thanks to the vision of Sheikh Zayed, which is summed up in his quote, 'The desert has taught us to patiently await good things to come. We have to be steadfast and continue our constructive march until we secure prosperity for our country.' Stay tuned to as we are keeping a close eye on any updates.
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd chiefs 'surprised' over new £2bn stadium decision after Ratcliffe call
Manchester United have been surprised that Foster and Partners', who they have hired to build their new £2billion stadium, have also chosen to take on the redevelopment of the San Siro. Manchester United have been surprised that Foster and Partners - the architecture firm who will build their new £2billion 100,00-seater stadium - has also opted to take on the redevelopment of the San Siro. Those in Manchester have fears over whether the company, does not have offices in Milan or Manchester and are based in London, will have the resources to take on two mammoth projects. Sir Norman Foster's relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe was key in the firm being picked to design the Red Devil's new stadium, which is due to cost around £2billion. Foster has said the project will take five years, but with the iconic Italian stadium now also on their to do list, City AM has claimed that there is concern over how they will manage both assignments. The Premier League giants confirmed their plans to leave Old Trafford and move to a new 100,000-seater stadium back in March. The new stadium will be the largest in the UK and built on club-owned land adjacent to Old Trafford. Ratcliffe said the intention is to create "an iconic football stadium". The Ineos chief said: "By building next to the existing site, we will be able to preserve the essence of Old Trafford, while creating a truly state-of-the-art stadium that transforms the fan experience only footsteps from our historic home." Ratcliffe also said: "The north of England has won 10 Champions League medals, London has two. But London has Wembley, Twickenham, Wimbledon and the Olympic Village. The north of England deserves a stadium where England can play football, where we can hold the Champions League final, and one befitting of Manchester United's stature." The design for the new stadium in Manchester is an a very early stage, consisting so far of some conceptual videos and images rather than detailed plans. AC Milan and Inter Milan have confirmed they will redevelop the San Siro, which remains one of the most historic stadiums in the world and hosted the Champions League final as recently as 2016. The Milan stadium project is a long-running saga. Previous plans for a 60,000-capacity stadium inspired by the city's Duomo called 'Cathedral' in 2019 was abandoned after the clubs failed to get the backing of the local authority and they have now had to look elsewhere for the redesign. Milan and Inter had announced plans to pursue separate stadium builds before coming back together last year in a joint redevelopment project on the site of the San Siro.
ITV News
07-05-2025
- General
- ITV News
Shortlisted ideas for memorial to late Queen revealed as public asked for views
Five potential design concepts for a memorial dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth II have been revealed. The designs have been shortlisted by the government for a site in St James's Park, close to Buckingham Palace. Today a public online exhibition has been launched with people invited to submit their feedback to the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, which will make its final decision on the winning design in early Summer 2025. Chair of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, Lord Janvrin, said: 'We are delighted to be working with some of the best architects, artists and designers in the world to produce a landmark memorial of outstanding beauty that celebrates and honours the life of Queen Elizabeth II.' Here are the five concepts that hope to be the winning design. Foster and Partners Foster and Partners is a British architectural firm famous for designing London's Gherkin skyscraper. The firm has worked with artist Yinka Shonibare and landscape architect Michel Desvigne Paysagiste for this design which features a Commonwealth Garden and a wind sculpture for "reflection and shared experience". Meanwhile a new figurative sculpture of the late Queen Elizabeth would be built. Heatherwick Studio In honour of the late Queen's 70 year reign, Heatherwick Studio has proposed a gathering place in the centre of St. James's Park, featuring a walk made of 70 lily pads. At the centre of the bridge will be figurative sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II, protected by a canopy of eight sculptural lilies. London based landscape architects J&L Gibbons say "the Queen was the nation's bedrock". With that in mind they have created what they call a "meandering flow of geology carrying people through an ephemeral choreography of blossoming and colour". The design will use stone sourced from the four nations of the UK. Tom Stuart-Smith with Jamie Fobert Architects Representing Elizabeth's "strength, endurance and the historic place of the monarchy in our constitution", this design features an exact metal cast of an oak from Windsor Great Park. Standing on a plinth in St James's Park's lake, it can be viewed from a bridge made from stones from across Britain and with bronze casts of significant objects from the late Queen's life. WilkinsonEyre The London-based firm is known for a number of famous buildings such as the Millennium Bridge in Gateshead and the London Olympic Basketball Arena. It's concept envisages a thread of pathways to represent what they call "defining themes" the Queen's life: "Reign, Faith, Commonwealth, Values, Nature, Family, and Prince Philip". A pair of bridges spanning the lake would form the heart of this design. You can view the designs in full and submit your feedback here.
Hans India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
CM invites Modi to re-launch capital works
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and expressed solidarity with the Union government in the fight against terrorism. The Chief Minister met the Prime Minister on Friday to invite him for relaunching of capital development works in Amaravati on May 2. 'I met with PM Modi in New Delhi and expressed solidarity with the Union government in the fight against terrorism. The horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam has left the nation anguished,' he said in a message posted on X. The Chief Minister described the Pahalgam terrorist attack as a horrific incident which has left the nation anguished. He said no amount of condemnation is enough for such cowardly violence. The Chief Minister said the AP government and the people of Andhra Pradesh stand united with the families of victims. He said, 'We pledge our full support to Prime Minister Modi's decisive leadership in safeguarding India's security'. Naidu revived the Amaravati city project - the new capital of Andhra Pradesh on the banks of the Krishna River - after returning to power in the state in 2024. The project remained stalled between 2019 and 2024. The Chief Minister aims to build a world-class, inclusive and modern urban hub inspired by global cities such as Amsterdam, Singapore and Tokyo. Amaravati was designated as the new capital following Andhra Pradesh's bifurcation in 2014. The Amaravati Master Plan, crafted by UK-based firm Foster and Partners, envisions development over a 217.23 sq km area between Vijayawada and Guntur towns. The city is expected to create 1.5 million jobs, house 3.5 million people, and have a GDP of $35 billion by 2050. Officials said the estimated budget for Amaravati's development works as determined in 2024 is about Rs 64,910 crore, with Phase-1 to be completed over the next three years. The Government of India has committed Rs 15,000 crore in financial assistance and facilitated World Bank and Asian Development Bank support totalling $1.6 billion. The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) is designing branding programmes to attract anchor investors and private sector participation. Public-private partnership projects are being promoted, with a special purpose vehicle envisioned to meet viability gap funding.
India Today
25-04-2025
- Business
- India Today
Chandrababu Naidu invites Narendra Modi for Amaravati groundbreaking ceremony
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday to invite him for the groundbreaking ceremony of the renewed Rs 65,000-crore Amaravati capital city project, which is to be held on May 2. advertisementAfter a period of stalled progress between 2019 and 2024, Naidu has revived the Amaravati city project, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh on the banks of the Krishna River, after returning to power in the state in master plan, designed by UK-based Foster and Partners, covers 217.23 sq km between Vijayawada and Guntur. Officials said Amaravati is expected to house 3.5 million people, create 1.5 million jobs, and reach a GDP of USD 35 billion by 2050. Naidu aims to build a world-class, inclusive and modern urban hub inspired by global cities such as Amsterdam, Singapore, and Tokyo, sources estimated budget for Amaravati's development works as arrived in 2024 was about Rs 64,910 crore, with Phase-1 of the project to be completed over the next three years, said officials. Of the project cost, the Centre committed Rs 15,000 crore in financial assistance in 2024 and facilitated World Bank and Asian Development Bank support to the tune of USD 800 million Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) is planning large-scale branding campaigns to attract investors. Public-private partnerships are being promoted, and a special purpose vehicle (SPV) is being set up to fill funding his meeting with Modi, Naidu also expressed solidarity with the Centre's fight against terrorism in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror Watch IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
