UAE history and heritage showcased at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has launched a UAE Gallery at Abu Dhabi International Airport, delivering towards the Abu Dhabi government's initiative to promote local art and culture. The new gallery will introduce UAE culture and heritage to all passengers using the airport for arrival, departure or transit through displays by various local cultural and art institutions.

This new initiative is part of Abu Dhabi International Airport's programme to continuously enhance the passenger travel experience and enrich their time spent at the Capital's airport. The gallery's first installation will be commissioned from the Sheikh Zayed Centre for Studies and Research and will showcase ornaments, artefacts and other symbolic belongings of the Late President of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan, Father of the Nation.

Speaking about this new initiative from Abu Dhabi International Airport, Mohammed Al Katheeri, VP quality assurance '&' EHS at ADAC, said: "It has always been one of ADAC's objectives to promote Abu Dhabi as a unique destination that is rich with history and heritage. The initiation of the UAE Gallery at the Capital's gateway will showcase the country's heritage and legacy to the international audience visiting the airport. ADAC hopes that passengers will enjoy this refreshing addition to the travel experience at Abu Dhabi International Airport".

The UAE Gallery is now open to visitors in Terminals 1 and 3 as well as in the Arrivals area, and will remain open throughout 2012, with a new display every four months. - Emirates News Agency, WAM