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8/1/24, 5:03 PM UAE Olympic House in Paris welcomes global audience
“Despite its simplicity, the concept of establishing the UAE Olympic House is exceptional in terms of its
goals and impact. In just a few days, it has made significant contributions, enhancing the leadership’s
efforts to foster communication and forge strategic connections with countries around the world to
exchange culture, share ideas and aspirations, as well as achieve shared objectives at all levels, in

addition to encouraging dialogue through sports”, He added.

On the sidelines of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the doors of the Emirati Olympic House were opened to

visitors to experience Emirati culture linked to heritage, authenticity, and national identity. Guests, by
touring the house, get an authentic Emirati experience through which they can live the details of Emirati
culture and heritage, reflecting the spirit of innovation and hospitality that represents the Emirati people.

A visit to this house takes you on a journey into the depths of Emirati culture in a different way through 8
interactive areas, including "Al-Sikka" (the starting place), "Al-Majlis" (the welcoming place), "Al-Liwan"

(the communication place), "Al-Midan" (the movement place), and "Al-Hawa" (the play place), where
each area provides unique experiences for visitors through augmented reality and digital interactions.
There is also the "Earth" space, where visitors can taste coffee and its flavours prepared by the sons and
daughters of the UAE from the children of Zayed.

His Excellency Ghanem Al Hajeri said, "The Emirati Olympic House serves as a testament to the state's
sports ambitions and its commitment to the spirit of the Olympic movement. The house makes you feel
proud as an Emirati while touring its premises, and the idea of its establishment highlights our country's
leadership and its desire to enhance international cooperation and cultural exchange by welcoming the
countries of the world and different cultures for more communication and getting to know our identity,

heritage, environment, customs, and traditions."

The UAE Olympic House represents the country and its leadership’s desire to enhance international
cooperation and cultural exchange. It invites the world to engage with and learn more about our rich
cultural heritage, environment, customs and traditions.

His Excellency pointed out that “The UAE Olympic House is an extension of the vision of the country’s
founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who
advocated for peace, harmony, coexistence and communication with different peoples of the world.
Under the leadership of UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this
approach continues aiming to promote and consolidate these noble values through a farsighted vision

and pioneering future directions."

His Excellency Ghanem Mubarak Al Hajeri said, “In the Olympic Village, athletes from all around the
world come together to connect, compete and learn from one another, as well as share experiences and
culture. Similarly, in the UAE, over 200 nationalities coexist in harmony and peace, exchanging cultures

and contributing to the growth of society. The UAE Olympic House serves as a platform for celebrating

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