Heritage matters

The restoration of the Imperial Theatre in France highlights a commitment to the arts

The restoration of Château de Fontainebleau Imperial Theatre - The Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre - at its final phase. Courtesy TCA Abu Dhabi
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We have a long-standing commitment to the preservation of cultural heritage – not just our own, but that of other countries around the world. Cultural heritage is about more than just art. It is about human progress and civilisation that pushes people together at a time when the world is increasingly being pulled apart by evil forces and meddling hands.

As The National reported yesterday, the restoration work of the Imperial Theatre at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in France has entered its final stages. The work on a 16th-century palace is partly sponsored by the UAE.

Such initiatives provide further evidence that we are a critical counterweight to the forces of chaos that are sweeping the region. Such moves also embody the constructive dialogue between France and the UAE and should be celebrated along with the Louvre in Abu Dhabi and Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.