In this opinion piece, Sultan argues for tax exemptions to be given to UAE based corporations that contribute to the country’s cultural and academic growth and development. Read more »
Articles
Demystifying Sharjah’s iconic King Faisal Mosque
In this piece, a quest to find the person who designed one of the most recognizable landmarks of Sharjah leads Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi to Saudi Arabia to meet the architect. Read more »
Arabs and the American cultural kitchen
In this article, Sultan stresses the importance of Middle Eastern presence in American cultural institutions. He adds that the display of works by Middle Eastern artists can only happen through the continuous presence of prominent art advocates from the Middle East on decision making boards at these institutions. Read more »
Wanted: A National Museum of Emirati Art
In this article, Sultan stresses the importance of showcasing the art scene in the UAE, for art is a true reflection of a people’s identity. In specific, Sultan calls for the establishment of a national museum to reflect all the achievements made in the arts in the country, and to cater to a growing population and number of international visitors. Read more »
The UAE needs a law to protect modern architecture
Best practices of other states can be a guide to creating an automatic national heritage listing for modernist structures. The UAE must enact laws to preserve modernist architecture, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi argues in this essay. Read more »
Louvre Abu Dhabi: The game-changer museum
Soon to open in November 2017, the Louvre Abu Dhabi will be the first universal museum in the Arab world, displaying an expansive array of human culture. Sultan Al Qassemi writes about the positive cultural, social and political influences that the institution can exert upon the arts and cultural footprint of the Arab world. Read more »