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ABU DHABI — First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari visited the Abu Dhabi Art Festival at Manarat Al Saadiyat, where she was received by senior officials of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism. The annual festival is organised under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

During her visit, the First Lady explored a diverse range of international galleries and pavilions showcasing modern and contemporary art. She interacted with participating artists, curators and exhibitors, and praised the creative vision reflected in their work.

Speaking on the occasion, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari highlighted the importance of artistic exchange, saying it plays a vital role in building understanding among societies and strengthening cultural relationships across borders.

Abu Dhabi Art serves as the flagship event of a year-long visual arts programme and features contributions from both local and international galleries.

Earlier, The First Lady of Pakistan, Ms Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, attended the Third Edition of the Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment, held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) .

Organised by UN Women in partnership with the Supreme Council for Women, Kingdom of Bahrain, the global event honours outstanding efforts by governments, institutions, civil society, and individuals advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. Pakistan’s participation reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.

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