‘Al Ydar’ mural in Jumeirah to mark Zayed’s Accession Day
22 women students from College of Arts and Creative Enterprises are involved in the initiative
In commemoration of Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s Accession Day on August 6, 1966 the Cultural Office of Shaikha Manal Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the completion of the second edition of the 140-metre ‘Al Ydar’ mural.
The mural was launched this year in line with the Year of Zayed and created in collaboration with Zayed University in Dubai and the support of the Dubai Women’s Establishment.
The mural, which will be displayed for a year on the outer wall of the Dubai Ladies Club in Jumeirah, features various works of art exploring the journey and achievements of Shaikh Zayed. ■
Twenty-two female students from the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at Zayed University in Dubai were involved in the ‘Al Ydar’ initiative. The project was launched by Shaikha Manal, President of the Dubai Women’s Establishment and the UAE Gender Balance Council, and wife of Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, on May 6, to mark 100 years since the birth of the UAE’s founding father, and to celebrate the ‘Year of Zayed’. “The achievements and values of the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan continue to inspire innovators to create outstanding works of art, such as the ‘Al Ydar’ mural that has been created by Zayed University students over the expanse of one month. This work is a result of Shaikh Zayed’s efforts to educate Emiratis and support Emirati women by providing them with the tools and skills they need to excel and succeed across all fields,” said Shaikha Manal.