Zayed-Gandhi Digital Exhibition opens in Abu Dhabi – in pictures

The exhibition celebrates the humanitarian values and legacies ​​of the Founding Father of the UAE and the man who led India to independence from British rule in 1947

The Dome of Unity installation by Abdulla Al Mulla, an Emirati architect. Reem Mohammed/The National.

The Zayed-Gandhi Digital Exhibition opened on Tuesday in Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, in collaboration with the Mahatama Gandhi Digital Museum in New Delhi, the exhibition celebrates the humanitarian values and legacies of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Mahatma Gandhi.

Throughout the museum, you'll find digital content and quotations from Sheikh Zayed reflecting his vision for the UAE, punctuated with anecdotes from the life and philosophy of Gandhi. Reem Mohammed/The National.

The exhibit is divided into six zones exploring different aspects of the two men: their leadership, their roles as passionate humanitarians, devoted peacemakers, change-makers, inspirational public speakers and conservationists. Reem Mohammed/The National

The Zayed-Gandhi Digital exhibition also highlights the strong cultural relationship between the UAE and India. Reem Mohammed/The National.

The Dome of Unity installation by Abdulla Al Mulla, an Emirati architect, at the Zayed-Gandhi Digital Exhibition. Mahatma Gandhi’s vision was centered on freeing India from British rule and ensuring each citizen got their civil rights in order to improve the lives of India’s poorest classes. His life was about compassion and change through nonviolent activism. Reem Mohammed/The National.

The Dome of Unity installation by Abdulla Al Mulla, an Emirati architect, at Zayed-Gandhi Digital Exhibition in Manarat Al Saadiyat. Reem Mohammed/The National.

Noura Al Kaabi said 'The Zayed Gandhi exhibition is the first of its kind in the country'. Reem Mohammed/The National.

Birad Rajamram Yajnik, curator of the Zayed-Gandhi Digital Exhibition in Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed/The National.

Running parallel to the exhibition is a series of cultural events and workshops that explore the strong cultural relations between the two countries, and trace parallels between the two figures and their visions. Reem Mohammed/The National.

The exhibition uses innovative multimedia technologies and creates an interactive experience for visitors. Reem Mohammed/The National.

A special exhibition has opened in Abu Dhabi to celebrate the lives of Sheikh Zayed and Mahatma Gandhi.

The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development officially opened the Zayed-Gandhi Digital Exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Tuesday, marking 150 years since Gandhi's birth.

Organised in collaboration with the Mahatma Gandhi Digital Museum in New Delhi, the exhibition celebrates the humanitarian values and legacies ​​of Sheikh Zayed, Founding Father of the UAE, and Mahatma Gandhi, the man who led India to independence from British rule in 1947.

The opening ceremony was attended by Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge, Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State, Razan Al Mubarak, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency, Smita Pant, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy, and a number of government officials from both countries.

“The Zayed-Gandhi exhibition is the first of its kind in the country," Ms Al Kaabi said.

"It coincides with the Year of Tolerance in the UAE and reflects the cultural values ​​of our society. It celebrates two world leaders who contributed to the spirit of tolerance, cohesion and harmony among their people.

"The exhibition sheds light on the unique vision of the two leaders in the fields of construction, development, kindness, humanity and environment. It also offers the multicultural community residing in the UAE an insight into the lives of the two men who carried the same values ​​and principles but belonged to different cultural backgrounds.”

The Zayed-Gandhi Digital exhibition also highlights the strong cultural relationship between the UAE and India.

Throughout the museum, you'll find digital content and quotations from Sheikh Zayed reflecting his vision for the UAE, punctuated with anecdotes from the life and philosophy of Gandhi.

The exhibit is divided into six zones exploring different aspects of the two men: their leadership, their roles as passionate humanitarians, devoted peacemakers, change-makers, inspirational public speakers and conservationists.

Running parallel to the exhibition is a series of cultural events and workshops that explore the strong cultural relations between the two countries, and trace parallels between the two figures and their visions. On Fridays, films on the lives of Zayed and Mahatma Gandhi will be screened.

The Zayed-Gandhi Digital Museum is open every day until March 29, from 9am to 8pm, except Fridays.