March 2010 – The Ismaili Centre, Dubai was recently recognised by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) with the inaugural Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Award.
The award — whose establishment was announced in March 2009 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai — recognises individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution towards the development of Dubai’s cultural sector. Over 50 patrons of the arts were honoured this year, and according to Dubai Culture, they have collectively “contributed more than AED 220 million towards the arts sector of Dubai over the past three years.
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