HH Sheikh Majid Opens 'Islamic Art Highlights From The Farjam Collection'

The rare art exhibition is supported by DIFC, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority,

The Hafiz Foundation and Dr. Farhad Farjam

HH Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority today opened a rare exhibition of Islamic masterpieces from the world-renowned Farjam Collection at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The event was attended by HE Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the DIFC and Managing Director of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and their excellencies the ambassadors of the UK, France and the United States.

Supported by the Hafiz Foundation, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, DIFC and Dr. Farhad Farjam, the owner of the Farjam collection, the exceptional exhibition spans almost the entire history of Islam and includes some of the rarest artistic masterpieces of the Islamic world. The exhibition displays historical art pieces from across the vast region between Andalusia and Mughal India, including copies of the Quran; manuscripts; illustrated books on science, mathematics and poetry; paintings and miniatures; finely-decorated metalwork; lacquer; glasswork; tiles; glazed pottery; woodwork; textiles; coins; jewellery; and carpets.

Abdulla bin Sougat, CEO of the DIFC Lifestyle Group, explained: "The Farjam collection is one of the finest privately-owned collections of Islamic art in the world. Assembled over the course of several decades and from a wide range of sources, its quality and breadth testify to the dedication of a passionate and insightful art collector."

"The exhibition of some of the collection's finest pieces at the financial district underscores DIFC's status as the heart of the art scene in the region. We are striving not only to build one of the world's finest financial centres but, through events such as this exhibition, we also seek to promote the development of art in the wider region and enrich the cultural life of our community," added the CEO of the DIFC Lifestyle Group.

Saeed Al Nabouda, Chief Projects and Events Officer of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, pointed out: "It has been the overriding objective of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority to create a centre of artistic and cultural excellence in Dubai. The Farjam Collection is notable for having some of the finest examples of Islamic art. The exhibition of pieces from the collection will further promote the appreciation of the artistic and cultural heritage of both our region and the broader Islamic world."

The Gallery is open: Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm; Saturday 12pm to 8pm.

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Amira Abdulla
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Dubai International Financial Centre
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About DIFC

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is an onshore hub for global finance. It bridges the time gap between the financial centres of Hong Kong and London and services a region with the largest untapped emerging market for financial services. In just four years, over 800 firms have registered at DIFC. They operate in an open environment complemented with world-class regulations and standards. DIFC offers its member institutions incentives such as 100 per cent foreign ownership, zero tax on income and profits and no restrictions on foreign exchange. In addition their business benefits from modern infrastructure, operational support and business continuity facilities of uncompromisingly high standards.

About the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is mandated to create a rich environment for Emirati heritage, visual arts, theatre, music, literature and poetry in order to further position Dubai as a vibrant, Arabian global city for the arts. The Authority was recently launched in March 2008 under the directive of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. The Authority operates under the chairmanship of HH Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

About the Hafiz Foundation

The Hafiz Foundation was founded in 2008 to support outstanding initiatives within the visual arts, with a special emphasis on the greater Middle East. With the city of Dubai as its base, the Foundation aims to become a centre for production, preservation, and promotion of the arts at large. At the heart of the Foundation's goals isÂ the development ofÂ educational opportunities for young Middle EasternÂ artists, students, scholars, curators, and art enthusiasts. As a partner to both local and international cultural initiatives, the Foundation'sÂ recent activities include having supported the founding of the award-winning Middle Eastern arts magazine Bidoun, support for local arts education programs, as well as the organization of a series of exhibitions displaying selected works from the Farjam Collection.

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