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The UAE Ambassador’s visit to the Zamalek Gallery and an exceptional celebration of the Egyptian art scene

Black Cat 24:Cairo – His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Arab Republic of Egypt, paid an inspection visit to the Zamalek Art Gallery, where he viewed a distinguished collection of contemporary artworks that reflect the richness of the scene. Egyptian art and the diversity of its schools.His Excellency affirmed that this cultural space constitutes a sophisticated platform for dialogue where different creative experiences meet, praising the inspiring atmosphere that characterizes the Zamalek area, which he described as the lung of creativity in Cairo, where every street and corner breathes the fragrance of history and architectural beauty.

Promoting artistic and cultural dialogue

During the tour, His Excellency the Ambassador met with Egyptian visual artist and researcher Mahri Khalil and visited her art exhibition entitled “Where the Line Rests.” The meeting included an in-depth discussion about the role of art as a universal language that contributes to strengthening communication between peoples, with a focus on the artist’s role as a researcher at the Arab Resource Center for Arts Studies at New York University Abu Dhabi within the Arts Documentation and Archiving Project. Al Zaabi emphasized the importance of investing in culture as a bridge for intercultural dialogue and a fundamental pillar for building sustainable partnerships based on creativity and mutual understanding by spring 2026.