DSS 2008 'The Collectors' exhibition officially opens

His Excellency, Al Murr, was accompanied by HE Sultan Saqr Al Suwaidi, member of the Federal National Council; Saeed Al Nabouda, Project Manager of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, in addition to Ibrahim Saleh, General Coordinator of DSF Office, and Yousif Mubarak, COO of DSF Office.

HE Al Murr was shown around the unique exhibits and displays in an evening that also witnessed a host of dignitaries and media. A total of 14 local, regional, and international collectors are participating in the exhibition that runs till July 22.

HE Mohammed Al Murr said:

"The collections displayed here represent not just hobbies of individuals but also carry with them traditions and history. Events like The Collectors are ideal for the exchange of cultures and ideas and these are essential elements of our wider initiatives for understanding people around us and for other cultures to understand us."

Ibrahim Saleh said, "The Collectors has undergone a drastic change in terms of the quality of displays to include local, regional, and international collections that have set world records in their respective categories."

The displays for this year include the world's largest collection of snow globes, the world's largest collection of licence plates and rosary beads, the world's largest collection of bookmarks, antique cameras, brand collectibles, and paintings and photographs of Dubai's Royal Family. The exhibition is open from 10am to 10pm.