{"id":10602,"date":"2024-02-03T06:10:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T06:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/?p=10602"},"modified":"2024-02-05T06:20:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T06:20:01","slug":"sheikh-saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-opens-12th-ras-al-khaimah-art-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/en\/media-center\/press-releases\/sheikh-saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-opens-12th-ras-al-khaimah-art-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi opens 12th Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\n<strong>Ras Al Khaimah Ruler opens 12<sup>th.<\/sup> <\/strong><strong>RAK Art Festival, showcasing works from 106 local &amp; international artists <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Culture and the arts serve as a universal language, uniting nations and peoples<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Ras Al Khaimah Art reflects the Emirate\u2019s rich history, culture and heritage <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Ras Al Khaimah plays an important role in enriching the UAE\u2019s culture and arts sector, nurturing emerging talent<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, asserted that culture and the arts serve as a universal language between nations and peoples, carrying a noble message that enriches communication, reinforces the values of harmony and tolerance, and contributes to the creation of societies built on strong principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCulture and the arts are an integral part of building communities and a key pillar of Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s sustainable development,\u201d HH Sheikh Saud said last night, as he opened the 12th edition of Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival, organized by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Public Policy Research.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village, under the theme of \u2018Movement\u2019 and with the participation of 106 local and international artists, the festival runs until February 29.<\/p>\n<p>HH Sheikh Saud said that the festival reflects the Emirate\u2019s rich history and heritage and he commended the organizers of the preeminent event, praising Ras Al Khaimah Art\u2019s growing status on the UAE\u2019s culture and arts scene.<\/p>\n<p>HH Sheikh Saud welcomed artists and dignitaries from various countries to the unique cultural festival, reaffirming Ras Al Khaimah&#8217;s commitment to enhancing the UAE\u2019s standing as a global hub for creative talent by nurturing emerging artists and hosting such events. 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