Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2024 - in pictures

  • A discussion about the 'New Art of Sharing'. Victor Besa / The National
    A discussion about the 'New Art of Sharing'. Victor Besa / The National
  • Mariët Westermann, vice chancellor of New York University Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Mariët Westermann, vice chancellor of New York University Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Lebanese soprano Hiba Al Kawas put on a performance. Victor Besa / The National
    Lebanese soprano Hiba Al Kawas put on a performance. Victor Besa / The National
  • The summit was an international gathering. Victor Besa / The National
    The summit was an international gathering. Victor Besa / The National
  • A podcast conversation. Victor Besa /The National
    A podcast conversation. Victor Besa /The National
  • Emirati singer Fatima Alhashmi put on a live performance. Victor Besa / The National
    Emirati singer Fatima Alhashmi put on a live performance. Victor Besa / The National
  • Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi,. Victor Besa / The National
    Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi,. Victor Besa / The National
  • Ministerial dialogue. Victor Besa / The National
    Ministerial dialogue. Victor Besa / The National
  • Hitting the right notes in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Hitting the right notes in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Best read in the capital. Victor Besa / The National
    Best read in the capital. Victor Besa / The National
  • Centre stage. Victor Besa / The National
    Centre stage. Victor Besa / The National
  • A performance by J Ivy at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A performance by J Ivy at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Panel discussion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Panel discussion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Artworks on display. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Artworks on display. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Warm welcome. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Warm welcome. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Striking colours. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Striking colours. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Al yola performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Al yola performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The performance opened the summit. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The performance opened the summit. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, gave the opening address. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, gave the opening address. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Artwork by Tricky Walsh from Australia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Artwork by Tricky Walsh from Australia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Syrian poet Adonis. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Syrian poet Adonis. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Gallery S. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Gallery S. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Gallery S at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Gallery S at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986, speaks at the event. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986, speaks at the event. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Razan Al Mubarak, president of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, also gave a speech. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Razan Al Mubarak, president of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, also gave a speech. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Emirati poet and artist Nujoom Alghanem performs. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Emirati poet and artist Nujoom Alghanem performs. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Alghanem performed alongside musicians. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Alghanem performed alongside musicians. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Artworks on display. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Artworks on display. Chris Whiteoak / The National