President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, attended here yesterday the official opening of the "Louvre Abu Dhabi" Museum, in the presence of a number of important personalities.

Shaikha Mai expressed delight at participating in the opening of the museum which she described as a "cultural and architectural monument", noting that it embodies the concept of investment in cultural projects in the UAE.

BACA president stressed that governments should give priority to supporting the cultural and artistic movement, as well as establishing a suitable cultural infrastructure in the region to create a sustainable cultural tourism, adding that such projects give long-term benefits for the region which is keen on diversifying its sources of income.

The "Louvre Abu Dhabi", which will be open to public on November 11, will enhance Abu Dhabi’s international cultural role.

the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, will showcase hundreds of works of art from around the world.

In 2007, the Louvre Museum in Paris signed agreement to allow the government of Abu Dhabi to use the "Louvre" name for its new museum for 30 years, and for management advice and assistance. The agreement is worth more than $1 billion.

Source: BNA