Founder’s Memorial to open to public on April 22
abu dhabi — The monumental artwork to honour the life of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan will be open to the general public on April 22, authorities announced on Tuesday.
Offering a range of personal encounters with the late Sheikh Zayed, the man and the leader, the Founder’s Memorial will enrich understanding of his life, legacy and values.
During the first in-depth and close look media tour on Tuesday evening since its inauguration in February, authorities said the Founder’s Memorial is a reflection of Sheikh Zayed’s life and legacy and will enable visitors to draw on his many values and qualities that continue to serve as a permanent source of inspiration for the entire nation.
“Great nations value their leaders and this is what we have done to keep Sheikh Zayed’s legacy,” said Yousef Al Obaidli, general manager of the Founder’s Memorial.
“The Founder’s Memorial is a symbol of the nation and commemorates
Great nations value their leaders and this is what we have done to keep Sheikh Zayed’s legacy. It commemorates the values of the great father and leader.” Yousef Al Obaidli, general manager, Founder’s Memorial
the values of the great father and leader.” He added that the monument is a new destination for tourists and visitors of Abu Dhabi. With rarely-seen footages, personal stories, artefacts and much more, the historical monument will offer a series of an intimate insight into the character of a visionary leader.
Ralph Helmick, the American artist and designer of the Founder’s Memorial said: “Sheikh Zayed was a great leader whose spirit is palpable throughout the UAE and world over. It was therefore vital that his legacy inspires the design in terms of both scope and endurance.”