French President Emmanuel Macron attended the opening of the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi along with other high-ranking guests.
Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the UAE, and French President Emmanuelle Macron opened Dhabi, the first museum bearing the name of the Louvre outside France.
The ceremony was attended by the King of Morocco, Magomed VI, the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the President of Afghanistan, Mohammed Ashraf Ghani, and many guests from several fraternal and friendly countries.
The famous architectural masterpiece, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, is the first of its kind in the Arab world. It is represented by a unique, rare collection that covers the entire history of mankind.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum delivered a speech that began with the words: "We welcome you and the whole world to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a unique and iconic masterpiece that Abu Dhabi gives as a heritage to humanity."
“This milestone was made possible thanks to strong relations between the UAE and France. This will be a turning point in the cultural life of the region,” he said. “From this platform, we call not only for a cultural dialogue, but also for a cultural alliance that protects civilizations from their enemies. The UAE will never be able to find a better ally and friend than the Republic of France to share this noble goal, and who is better than President Macron, who today participates in the opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi with us, will be able to carry the message of France to the World. "
