The center includes a large multifunctional space, where performers such as dancers, opera singers, and musicians will share their craft with Abu Dhabi audiences. It will feature a total seating capacity of 6,300, split among spaces such as theaters, experimental performance venues, and concert halls. The exterior of the building will be designed by Zaha Hadid, who will attempt to capture the fluidity of motion and forms from the natural world.
In recent years, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has begun construction on the Saadiyat Cultural District, an ambitious project that will celebrate the cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region as a whole. In addition to prominent museums such as the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Saadiyat Cultural District will play host to the Performing Arts Centre. An integral part of the second phase of the district’s development, the Performing Arts Centre will serve as a home for a wide variety of artistic expression.
The center includes a large multifunctional space, where performers such as dancers, opera singers, and musicians will share their craft with Abu Dhabi audiences. It will feature a total seating capacity of 6,300, split among spaces such as theaters, experimental performance venues, and concert halls. The exterior of the building will be designed by Zaha Hadid, who will attempt to capture the fluidity of motion and forms from the natural world. One of the most economically prosperous countries in the Gulf region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) works hard to promote security and stability in the region. The UAE belongs to the Gulf Cooperation Council, a six-nation panel that oversees joint projects in a wide range of areas. The UAE also belongs to international organizations such as the Arab Peace Initiative, the Arab League, the Arab Quartet, and the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
In order to ensure lasting security in the Gulf region, the UAE government opposes sectarian strife and terrorist activity in the Middle East. UAE Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has decried the activity of extremists and terrorists in nearby Bahrain, which has significantly destabilized an otherwise peaceful and tolerant society. The UAE also supports the revival of peace talks between Israel and Palestine, as well as a stable and calm Egypt. When it comes to Iran’s nuclear program, the UAE supports the mission of the Group 5+1. In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has begun paying increasing attention to important environmental issues. Through the Ministry of Environment and Water, the UAE has enacted a number of measures to promote a sustainable environment and improve public health whenever possible.
In particular, the UAE recently set out to reduce the use of plastic bags, which resist degradation in the environment and can harm a number of animals on both land and sea. The county also works hard to educate travelers on issues such as veterinary and agricultural quarantine and increase supplies of water and food in a highly sustainable manner. On a larger scale, the Mubadala Development Company in Abu Dhabi uses its Masdar subsidiary to tackle projects related to carbon emission reduction, energy conservation, and renewable energy generation. The residential unit known as Masdar City, which operates on solar power alone, will serve as the permanent headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). A successful international legal professional with nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Shahram Shirkhani currently works as a founding partner of the International Law Firm of Shirkhani & Alavi in Tehran, Iran. In this capacity, Dr. Shahram Shirkhani provides legal services for clients in nations throughout the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In the fast-growing Emirate of Dubai, the government adheres to the provisions of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015, which encompasses a wide range of social and economic goals.
In particular, the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 features a number of guidelines regarding the development of infrastructure, land, and the environment. In the wake of rapid growth over the past 15 years, the government recognized the importance of developing roads and transport systems to facilitate movement about the Emirate. In addition to providing efficient energy and water supplies throughout the region, the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 calls for a commitment to sustainable environmental practices. |
AuthorDr. Shahram Shirkhani works on behalf of prominent multinational corporations and financial institutions in addition to private entities based in Iran and surrounding countries. Archives
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