Abu DhabiThe water,, May 1, 2025 / Prnewswire / – The Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced that Abu Dhabi will host the 2025 Pritzker prize ceremony, marking a historic first for the United Arab Emirates (Water) and the Middle East.
As the most estimated recognition in the world in the field of architecture, the Pritzker architecture price honors living architects whose work demonstrates a combination of talent, vision and commitment. Their contributions must show a coherent and significant impact on humanity and the environment built through the art of architecture.
Abu Dhabi The selection as a host city marks a new chapter in the cultural journey of the capital of water and further strengthens its competition role for the main creative thinkers of the world. He reflects Abu Dhabi Exceptional and growing contribution to global architectural discourse, with an inheritance of daring vision and cultural investment that links heritage, innovation and sustainability.
Development and restoration of Cultural foundation to modern icons as Lust Abu Dhabidesigned by Jean Nouvel (Pritzker prize winner, 2008), the next opening Zayé National Museum by lord Norman Foster (Pritzker prize winner, 1999), And Guggenheim Abu Dhabi by Frank Gehry (Pritzker prize winner, 1989), the emirate has become a world center for transformative and significant architecture. These historical projects comply with the continuous commitment of DCT Abu Dhabi to preserve, promote and protect the rich cultural heritage of the emirate while defending innovation and creativity as motors of sustainable development and global dialogue.
His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi,, said: “We are deeply honored that Abu Dhabi was chosen as the host city of the Pritzker 2025 architecture price, reflecting recognition Abu Dhabi received worldwide as a cultural center. By organizing this event, DCT Abu Dhabi is honored to offer a platform for the exchange of ideas that will shape the cities of tomorrow. This reaffirms Abu Dhabi Long -term vision to place creativity, dialogue and sustainability at the heart of our development, and our belief in the transformative power of architecture to shape communities and enrich life. “”
“Each year, the Pritzker Prize confirms a tradition of welcoming the ceremony in architectural and historically important places, going through millennia and geographies. In recent years, the growing presence of the United Arab Emirates in the artistic and culture landscape Tom PritzkerPresident of the Hyatt Foundation. “As three emblematic buildings, each designed by Pritzker winners, Jean Nouvel,, Norman Foster And Frank Gehryredefine the horizon of this city, Abu Dhabi lends a natural extension to our program. “”
The event will coincide with a public round table which takes place at the cultural foundation on May 3, led by Liu Jiakun, the winner of the Pritzker 2025 prize. He will be joined by his colleagues Riken Yamamoto (2024), David Chipperfield (2023) and Francis Kéré (2022).
Together, these main voices will explore the role of architecture in the celebration of cultural expression reflected in their own practices and the future of the built environment.
In the Culture and Tourism Department – Abu Dhabi::
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) leads sustainable growth Abu Dhabi The sectors of culture and tourism and its creative industries, fueling economic progress and helping to reach Abu Dhabi Broader global ambitions.
By working in partnership with organizations that define the position of the emirate as a leading international destination, the DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the potential of the emirate, to coordinate effort and investment, to provide innovative solutions and to use the best tools, politicians and systems to support the culture and tourism sectors.
The vision of DCT Abu Dhabi is defined by the people of the emirate, the heritage and the landscape. We work to improve Abu Dhabi The status of place of authenticity, innovation and unrivaled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneer and creative thought initiatives.
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