Umm Al Quwain, 07 February 2025: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, Art UAQ reflects the emirate’s visionary commitment to nurturing cultural enrichment and environmental action.
In partnership with the Umm Al Quwain (UAQ) Department of Tourism and Archaeology (TAD) and environmental charity Emirates Nature-WWF, Art UAQ 2025 will take place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February 2025 at the picturesque Casa Mikoko retreat, nestled within the breathtaking Umm Al Quwain Mangrove Reserve.
Now in its 4th edition, the dynamic pop-up event will centre on the theme “Nature & Heritage: Safeguarding Mangroves for Future Generations,” highlighting the interplay between art, heritage, and sustainability, while continuing its legacy of community engagement and environmental education.
More than just an event, Art UAQ 2025 is a journey into the heart of Umm Al Quwain’s natural beauty and cultural legacy. It offers visitors the chance to connect with artists, engage in meaningful environmental activities, and experience a unique blend of education, creativity, and heritage – creating an unforgettable experience for all who attend.
Marina Antonopoulou, Chief Conservation Officer at Emirates Nature-WWF: “We are delighted to expand our partnership with Art UAQ as part of Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition initiative. Art UAQ offers a rich cultural platform to celebrate our profound relationship with nature and advocate for the preservation of UAE’s coastal ecosystems. These diverse ecosystems are essential for biodiversity health and offer valuable benefits to the local community and economy.”
Art UAQ 2025 program
Youth, tourists, and members of the general public are invited to join an array of captivating experiences for visitors of all ages:
- Artistic Displays: Explorethe worksof 25 UAE artists showcased along an artistic trail that weaves through Casa Mikoko and its serene surroundings.
- Collective Art Experience: Leave your mark on aninteractive visitor feedback board that will remain at Mangrove Reserve as a lasting legacy of the event.
- Heritage and Maritime Showcase: Dive into Umm Al Quwain’s cultural heritage through unique workshops and exhibitions organized by UAQ TAD.
- Hands-on Conservation: Join nature walks led by Emirates Nature-WWF and monitor mangroves planted in Umm Al Quwain as part of the global Priceless Planet Coalition initiative. Register here.
Join us at Art UAQ 2025 and help safeguard the mangroves for generations to come!
Experiences will be open to the public during the following hours:
- 11am to 6pm on Saturday, 8th February
- 11am to 5pm on Sunday, 9th February
For more, details visit: https://www.artuaq.com
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About ENWWF
Emirates Nature-WWF is an environmental NGO charity established to conserve the United Arab Emirates’ natural heritage and build a future where people and nature thrive. The organization was founded in 2001 by our Honorary Founder and President, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, as a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed’s vision for the United Arab Emirates.
For two decades, Emirates Nature-WWF has been a prominent and active partner in environmental conservation in the MENA region. We work in association with WWF, one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations.
As a local conservation think-tank and pioneers of the “Leaders of Change” programme, the world’s first- ever digital membership platform for the environment – we empower, convene and mobilize civil society, government entities and businesses to support the UAE’s sustainability agenda and deliver transformative impact at scale for the benefit of people and planet alike.
Learn more at www.emiratesnaturewwf.ae