DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended the opening of the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Dubai 2025). Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the conference is being hosted in Dubai for the first time in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia under the theme ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.’ The event welcomed over 4,500 museum experts, cultural leaders, and decision-makers from around the world.
The opening day began with an honorary address by HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, who emphasised that the gathering represents a shared vision shaping humanity’s future. Her Highness noted that hosting this global event recognises Dubai’s leading role on the world’s cultural stage: “This extraordinary moment preserves our legacy and rekindles the memories of a path we began with ambition and purpose, whose goals we continue to realise. Dubai is a city that celebrates culture as a foundation for progress.”
