UAE National Orchestra formed to preserve and promote Emirati musical heritage

Photo : Abu Dhabi Media Office

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has started a new project called the UAE National Orchestra. This is a big and important step for the country to grow its music and protect its traditions. It shows how much the UAE cares about art and how art can bring people and ideas together.

The UAE National Orchestra will be built on the traditional music of the UAE. It will also include music styles and ideas from other countries around the world. This will help connect people, as music is something everyone can understand and enjoy, no matter where they are from.

Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, who is a Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will lead this project. She is the Chairperson of the UAE National Orchestra. She explained that this project will not only help to protect and grow UAE’s music but will also find and support young people who are talented in music. She said the orchestra will mix traditional UAE music with music styles from other countries. This will show the world how special Emirati art and culture are.

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The orchestra will be guided by a group of very skilled and experienced people. These people come from different areas, such as arts, culture, and education. Some of the important members of this group are:

• Her Excellency Sarah bint Youssef Al Amiri, Minister of Education
• His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture
• His Excellency Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
• His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the President of the UAE
• His Excellency Mohammed Ahmad Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation
• Her Excellency Samira Murshid Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of Presidential Protocol and Strategic Narrative Authority
• Her Excellency Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation
• His Excellency Hamad Abdulla Al Zaabi, Director General of the National Projects Office
• His Excellency Ali Obaid Al Hefaiti, Director General of the Fujairah Academy of Fine Arts
• Peng Xiao, Chief Executive Officer of G42
• Artist Naseer Shamma, who is the Founder of Bait Al Oud and a UNESCO Artist for Peace

Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi said that starting the UAE National Orchestra shows how much the country’s leaders care about developing the arts. She said that arts are very important because they teach us about culture, values, and understanding between people. She explained that the orchestra will build strong connections between Emirati culture and other cultures around the world. She said, “The UAE National Orchestra will help grow our local culture and arts. It will also bring people together from different backgrounds through music.”

To start the project, the UAE National Orchestra has announced that it is looking for musicians and singers to join. They are holding auditions, which means people can try out to join the orchestra. Anyone who is 18 years old or older can apply. The orchestra is looking for talented musicians who play all kinds of music, including Arabic and Western styles. They want the best talent, and they also want to support Emirati musicians.

They can read all the rules and details there. Musicians need to fill out an application form and send a recording of their music, either as a video or audio file. The last day to apply is January 26, 2025.

This project is a very exciting step for the UAE. It will show the world how beautiful and special Emirati culture and music are. It will also bring people closer together through the universal language of music.

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