Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the National Art Expressions exhibition, an event organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).
According to Emirates News Agency, the exhibition, held at the Louvre Abu Dhabi park until 8th December 2025, features over 1,500 creative works by students from across the emirate. During his visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed toured the exhibition, viewing various pavilions showcasing innovative artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and design pieces that illustrate the range of student talent and creative expression.
The exhibition displays works across six artistic pathways: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts, Crafts and Folk Arts, Digital Arts, and Applied Arts. H.H. Sheikh Khaled engaged with participating students, discussing their artistic ideas and experiences, and acknowledged the high quality of artworks presented. He emphasized the importance of nurturing students’ creative potential to foster a generation capable of expressing their national identity and heritage through innovative artistic forms.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled highlighted that the exhibition aligns with Abu Dhabi’s vision to integrate the arts into education, providing platforms that enable students to develop talents, build confidence, and present their work to the community. Accompanying him during the visit were key figures including Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Sara Awad Musallam, and Saif Saeed Ghobash.
The exhibition is the result of a year-long visual and performing arts programme by ADEK, involving over 7,000 students from more than 200 schools. The programme, under the mentorship of 62 local and international artists, provided workshops and training for students to develop skills and explore new artistic expressions.
Supported by a network of cultural institutions, the initiative received contributions in resources and expertise from entities such as the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the Ministry of Education, among others. Now in its third edition, the exhibition continues to bridge education and culture, offering students opportunities to connect with the UAE’s creative industries and cultural heritage, further establishing Abu Dhabi as a hub for artistic and cultural excellence.