Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, made this announcement while presenting prizes on Tuesday night to the winners of the sculpting and painting competitions which formed part of the international event which saw 80 top artists from 53 countries participating.
"I'm honoured to be here among you because you have created amazing wonders in stone, metal, wood and on canvas. This endorses our company's belief that art and Emaar's lifestyle community developments complement each other in an environment of mutual, aesthetic taste," Mr. Alabbar said at the glittering award ceremony held under the lights of Dubai Marina, Emaar's upscale development. Emirates, the award winning airline, was the official carrier of the event.
"Dubai is an artists' delight, a city that can fill you with awe at the wonderful modernity while holding the visitor within its centuries-old tradition and culture. The world and this city has taken notice of your efforts. They've liked what they have seen. I want to say that this congregation of artists will meet in Dubai every year and that Emaar will continue to support it," he added.
Mr. Alabbar echoed the sentiments of several artists and sculptors who want Dubai to be a point of reference for their art form.
An international panel of judges evaluated the works. Athina Skhina from Greece and Ahmad Moualla from Syria addressed the audience on behalf of the five-member judging committee.
The Symposium began on March 10 with the sculptors taking positions at the Burj Dubai site. The painting competition started from March 17 around the Dubai Marina Lake.
Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Executive Director, Retail, Emaar Properties said: "Emaar is proud to have conceptualised this international event. I'm very happy that our chairman has given his commitment to support the Symposium every year. This is part of our commitment to promote the growth of art and culture as the grand buildings we construct are living testimonials to the power of art in all its manifestations."
The finished sculptures and paintings works will be exhibited at the Burj Dubai site and the Dubai Marina Sales Centre, and will be owned by Emaar Properties who will soon publish a catalogue of the works.
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The winners of the Emaar International Art Symposium were granted their wish when Emaar Properties, organisers and promoters of the 13-day international event announced that the Symposium would be held annually.
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Two winners each bagged the first three places in both the contests. For the painting, these included: Wu Hao (China) and Nizar Sabour (Syria), (Ist prize winners), Jamal Alsgaiar (Tunis) and Chu Teh-l (Taiwan) (2nd prize winners), Yousif Ahmad (Qatar), and Abdulaziz Ashour (KSA) (3rd prize winners).
In the sculpting category, the first prize was bagged by Mitsunori Koike (Japan) and Assem Bacha (France) whereas Ahmed Al-Bahrani from Iraq and Essam Darwish from Egypt received the second prize. Monica Gonzalez Tobon (Coombia) and Ton Kale of Netherland stood third.
The winning paintings and sculptures received awards and a total cash prize of US$90,000.
About EMAAR Properties PJSC
EMAAR Properties is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. With an asset base of US$7.7 billion including the land bank, the Company's vision is 'Shaping the Future. Today' by focusing on innovation, meticulous planning and the continuous pursuit of excellence. The Company has witnessed tremendous growth since its inception in 1997 and boasts a rapidly growing tenant base.
Currently, it has 15 major real estate projects under various stages of development. These developments include Dubai Marina, Dubai Marina Villas, Arabian Ranches, Gazelle, Savannah at Arabian Ranches, Emirates Hills, The Views, The Meadows, The Springs, The Lakes, Hattan Homes, Hattan II, The Greens, EMAAR Towers and Burj Dubai Residences. The company also owns and manages the Gold and Diamond Park and will be launching plans for its most ambitious project to date, the Burj Dubai - the tallest skyscraper in the world.
The company recently signed a letter of intent with Giorgio Armani for the establishment of an innovative collection of Armani luxury hotels and resorts in Dubai, Milan and other major global cities, it was announced. The Dubai 'Armani Hotel' will be located at Emaar Properties' new Burj Dubai Development.
While EMAAR continues to actively pursue expansion in its core business of innovative, high quality real estate development, it has diversified into related business lines to further build value for its 41,000 shareholders. In line with this corporate belief, EMAAR also owns and manages four subsidiaries - Dubai Bank, focused on retail and commercial banking, Amlak Finance, the UAE's first and only mortgage finance company, EMRILL, a joint venture with the UK-based Carillion plc which provides innovative property and facilities management services, and it's technology and communications company, Sahm Technologies
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Tel: +971-4-3355969
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EMAAR Properties
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Fax: +971-4-367-3705
In the sculpting category, the first prize was bagged by Mitsunori Koike (Japan) and Assem Bacha (France) whereas Ahmed Al-Bahrani from Iraq and Essam Darwish from Egypt received the second prize. Monica Gonzalez Tobon (Coombia) and Ton Kale of Netherland stood third.
The winning paintings and sculptures received awards and a total cash prize of US$90,000.
About EMAAR Properties PJSC
EMAAR Properties is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. With an asset base of US$7.7 billion including the land bank, the Company's vision is 'Shaping the Future. Today' by focusing on innovation, meticulous planning and the continuous pursuit of excellence. The Company has witnessed tremendous growth since its inception in 1997 and boasts a rapidly growing tenant base.
Currently, it has 15 major real estate projects under various stages of development. These developments include Dubai Marina, Dubai Marina Villas, Arabian Ranches, Gazelle, Savannah at Arabian Ranches, Emirates Hills, The Views, The Meadows, The Springs, The Lakes, Hattan Homes, Hattan II, The Greens, EMAAR Towers and Burj Dubai Residences. The company also owns and manages the Gold and Diamond Park and will be launching plans for its most ambitious project to date, the Burj Dubai - the tallest skyscraper in the world.
The company recently signed a letter of intent with Giorgio Armani for the establishment of an innovative collection of Armani luxury hotels and resorts in Dubai, Milan and other major global cities, it was announced. The Dubai 'Armani Hotel' will be located at Emaar Properties' new Burj Dubai Development.
While EMAAR continues to actively pursue expansion in its core business of innovative, high quality real estate development, it has diversified into related business lines to further build value for its 41,000 shareholders. In line with this corporate belief, EMAAR also owns and manages four subsidiaries - Dubai Bank, focused on retail and commercial banking, Amlak Finance, the UAE's first and only mortgage finance company, EMRILL, a joint venture with the UK-based Carillion plc which provides innovative property and facilities management services, and it's technology and communications company, Sahm Technologies
For further information, please contact:
For further information, please contact:
David D'Souza/Lina Anani
ASDA'A Public Relations
Burson-Marsteller exclusive Middle East affiliate
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971-4-3355969
Fax: +971-4-3356080
Malika Bseiso
EMAAR Properties
Tel: +971-4-367-4566
Fax: +971-4-367-3705
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