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The Saadiyat Cultural District, a vibrant hub of cultural institutions in Abu Dhabi, is on schedule for completion in 2025. This world-class district will feature a diverse range of museums, showcasing artworks and narratives that celebrate regional heritage and promote a global cultural landscape. The iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first universal museum in the Arab world, has already welcomed over 5 million visitors since its opening in 2017. Berklee Abu Dhabi provides year-round music and performing arts education and events. The soon-to-open Zayed National Museum, TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, and The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will further enrich the district’s offerings, while Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will focus on significant artistic achievements from the 1960s to the present. The Saadiyat Cultural District is a testament to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s vision of fostering cultural appreciation and exchange.

The Southbank Centre, a renowned complex of cultural institutions in London, is exploring the possibility of selling naming rights to generate much-needed funds for urgent repairs. Chief Executive Elaine Bedell revealed in an interview that she would consider commercial sponsorships in exchange for naming rights. The Centre requires £50 million for repairs, with Ms. Bedell seeking half of the funding from the government, but her request was not granted in the recent budget. However, philanthropists are reluctant to completely substitute government funding. Among the necessary repairs are outdated lifts from the 1970s, roof repairs, a new drainage system, cracked paving stones, and improved lighting. Despite being the UK’s fifth most visited attraction, with over 20 million visitors annually, the Centre faces financial challenges. In June, funk legend Chaka Khan will take over as curator of Meltdown, an annual artist takeover event that has previously featured David Byrne, Grace Jones, and Patti Smith.