Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 2025: In a shared commitment to nurture Arab creativity and empower cultural expression across disciplines, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) and the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). With this agreement, the two institutions forge a strategic partnership dedicated to advancing artistic excellence across the Arab region.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Nabil Qaddumi, Chairman of the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC), and Her Excellency Huda Al Khamis-Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and Abu Dhabi Festival, in the presence of His Excellency Fouad Chehab Dandan, the Ambassador of Lebanon to the United Arab Emirates.

Dr. Nabil Qaddumi, Chairman of the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, said:

“Sealing this partnership with ADMAF further affirms our conviction that support for Arab creativity can and must originate from within the Arab region itself. We are confident that, with AFAC and ADMAF joining forces in their mission to amplify artistic Arab voices, more institutions and givers will be motivated to support cultural endeavors.”

Her Excellency Huda Al Khamis-Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, said:

"We are very proud to sign today's Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC), as we both embody two fundamental pillars of the cultural and arts scene in the Arab world. We share, at the core of our existence, the values ​​of credibility, excellence, and a belief in the arts as a fundamental contributor to the advancement and growth of societies."

This agreement marks the beginning of a new chapter of collaboration between two of the region’s leading cultural institutions, united by a shared mission to amplify creative Arab voices locally, regionally, and internationally. With both AFAC and ADMAF recognised for championing bold, internationally acclaimed work, the collaboration paves the way for co-investment in ambitious cultural projects with global relevance. The MoU also establishes a foundation for building long-term, sustainable support systems for artists and institutions, amplifying the reach and resonance of Arab creativity both regionally and internationally.

About the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF):

Founded in 1996, ADMAF is one of the first cultural organisations in the Arabian Gulf, standing as a pioneering force in the region’s artistic evolution. The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) is a driving force behind cultural innovation and global cross-cultural dialogue, igniting a renewed appreciation for the creativity of the UAE and the Arab world. Through bold partnerships with leading national and international institutions, ADMAF delivers transformative, multidisciplinary initiatives that transcend borders, embracing people of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities.

At the heart of its mission lies the Abu Dhabi Festival, a globally acclaimed celebration of the arts, alongside year-round youth platforms and community programs that nurture talent, inspire creativity, and unite diverse audiences. ADMAF continues to champion the arts as a catalyst for dialogue, understanding, and a shared global future.

For more information, please visit ADMAF website at: www.admaf.org.