UAE Minister of Culture, Youth & Community supports 'Art & Antiques Dubai'

His Excellency has indicated he believes the event is critical to the long term growth and sustainability of the UAE's art and cultural development.

"It is my wish to support all activities and events which serve the growth and development of the UAE," said His Excellency Abdul Rahman Mohammad Al-Owais.

Under the drive and influence of the UAE Minister of Culture, Youth & Community Development, the country has been host to some of the finest international art events of premium quality.

"We are honored to have the encouragement and support of His Excellency Abdul Rahman Mohammad Al-Owais," said Brain Haughton of Haughton International Fairs. "Together with His Excellency's patronage we wish to provide a platform in the Middle East for the international art community to present the highest caliber of art and antiques."

His Excellency Abdul Rahman Mohammad Al-Owais has been at the forefront enriching developments in the UAE's cultural and art sector. Additionally Al-Owais is particularly known for his cultural interests, notably Arabic calligraphy.

With the advent of a world class art and antiques fair in the region, dealers from the Middle East are taking this opportunity to exhibit regional Islamic art and antique treasures to an audience of international art connoisseurs. Arabic Art with its distinctive designs is one of the most widely collected arts and has always been of interest to a world wide audience of art lovers.

"The announcement of a major fair of this caliber in the region has received very encouraging feedback from well established art galleries and art patrons and we definitely anticipate a regional presence at the fair in February 2008," added Brian Haughton.

Judging by the range of internationally reputed galleries that have officially agreed to participate, 'Arts & Antiques Dubai' will have the finest in ceramics ranging from 18th century porcelain to oriental works of art, painted glass, historic silver and more on display to a broad spectrum of art lovers.

Haughton International Fairs has established themselves in the international art community as a global institution for fine arts and antiques fairs, having had more than a quarter century of experience with five spectacular annual art shows.