Latifa bint Mohammed meets with members of the “Museums Executive Council”

Her Majesty Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with Dr. Emma Nardi, President of the International Council of Museums, Medea Ekner, Director General of the Council, Nasser Al Darmaki, President of the Council. ICOM UAE, and members of the Executive Council and the Secretary General of the International Council of Museums ICOM, on the sidelines of the International Forum ICOM 2024, held at the Etihad Museum, as part of Dubai’s preparation to host a give to the twenty years of the Council. seventh general conference, ICOM Dubai 2025.

Dubai will host the conference next year, for the first time in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, under the slogan “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Societies”.

During the meeting, ways to strengthen cooperation in supporting and enriching the museum sector were discussed, and the best global trends and current trends were reviewed. future in the field.

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appreciated the efforts of the International Council of Museums and its contribution to the enrichment of this important sector, affirming Dubai’s commitment to provide all support to the a global event, which is expected to attract more than 4,000 specialists and museum experts from different parts of the world, and ensures all necessary components, to achieve complete success goals.

Her Majesty said that museums in Dubai have a prominent role based on their role as beacons of civilization and knowledge and centers for the preservation of cultural heritage, and that the emirate’s hosting of the “ICOM International Forum 2024” shows the essence of their unique cultural identity. She said: “We are delighted to be partnering with the International Council of Museums (ICOM), and working together to realize our shared vision of enhancing space museums as a source of inspiration for future generations to allow this sector to have a positive impact on societies by preserving their heritage and culture, and establishing a Future system that works to accommodate to the innovation and technologies of the day today an integration to implement the role of museums in dealing with contemporary social issues and confirming their presence in the cultural and creative scene.”

Dubai’s hosting of the twenty-seventh General Conference of the International Council of Museums, “ICOM Dubai 2025”, strengthens its position as a global center for culture and creativity, and an international forum for experts , thought leaders, and youth to exchange the best. visions, ideas, experiences, and global practices in the field of museums, and to build bridges of communication between communities, which contribute to shaping the characteristics… The future of the museum sector and increasing its active role in society.

It should be noted that the International Council of Museums (ICOM) is an old international organization that was founded in 1946 under the umbrella of the United Nations from 120 countries, as well as about on 20,000 museums worldwide.