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Dubai Culture showcases UAE architectural vision, sustainable

ethos at Expo 2025 Osaka

WAM
21 May 2025, 21:22 GMT+10

DUBAI, 21st May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has wrapped up the 'Pillars of Arish
Architecture in Transition' symposium, held at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, in Japan.

Organised in partnership with the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 and supported by the Dubai Cultural Grant Programme, an in
under Dubai's Quality of Life Strategy, the event is part of the Authority's broader mission to strengthen the cultural and cre
sector, and enhance the country's global appeal.

Aligned with the UAE Pavilion's theme, 'From Earth to Ether', which sets out the UAE's vision for humanity's future, the first
kind curated symposium explored architecture in the UAE, focusing on local design practices, material innovation, and regi
exchange between the UAE, Japan and other nations. Discussions also addressed the significance of traditional knowledge
shaping the urban landscape, with particular emphasis on Arish structures and context-sensitive solutions.

In her opening remarks, Hala Badri, Director-General of Dubai Culture, described the UAE Pavilion as a powerful reflection
country's ambition and enduring commitment to heritage as a driver of innovation. She noted how this spirit comes to life th
pavilion's layout, which integrates local practices, such as using arish (palm fronds), into a contemporary setting.

She said, "By organising the symposium at Expo 2025, our goal was to highlight Emirati cultural identity and demonstrate D
vibrant and supportive ecosystem for the cultural and creative industries and emerging entrepreneurs. The event also eleva

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