Declared on Friday under the sponsorship of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates , this initiative aims to increase the country's cultural visibility worldwide as well as locally.

Emphasizing the aim of supporting local culture and the arts, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, the Minister of State and Chair of the National Orchestra's Board of Directors, stressed in her announcement The orchestra seeks to create close ties with different world civilizations and present Emirati arts to the globe on a stage. Al Kaabi said the orchestra would not only be very important in the local arts scene but also have more influence outside. This project underlines UAE's will to encourage artistic innovation and cultural sector excellence.

A sequence of auditions for musicians and singers from many backgrounds will be conducted as the National Orchestra develops. Applications aged 18 and above are welcome for these auditions, which let people from various musical genres—from Arabic to Western ones. Encouragement of local Emirati talent will be given particular focus so that native musicians have the chance to help to form the orchestra. Apart from looking for outstanding artists, the auditions will give a stage for new talent, especially in the developing music scene of the UAE.

The chosen musicians will be given full-time jobs inside the orchestra together with competitive pay and perks. These roles seek to establish a vibrant and durable creative community so that musicians could follow their trade professionally under support in their careers. Those who would want to audition can apply online at the official National Orchestra website , where they may submit their application forms together with a recorded sample of their musical ability. Applications' deadline is January 26, 2025.

One important advancement in the music industry inside the UAE is the founding of the National Orchestra. It will give both established and new musicians a professional stage, therefore reinforcing the nation's position as a worldwide cultural centre, The orchestra will not only concentrate on promoting local music but also help to promote more general worldwide artistic interaction, thereby establishing music as a universal language able to heal cultural gaps. This project is a part of the UAE's continuous efforts to assist and improve the arts so that the country keeps producing originality in several spheres.

Renowned cultural leaders and artists on a prestigious board of directors will oversee the National Orchestra of the UAE, The board comprises people like Minister of Education Sara bint Yousif Al Amiri and Minister of Culture Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi.

Additional noteworthy members are Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, the Cultural Advisor to the UAE President, and Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, Along with a varied set of leaders, including Nasir Shamma, a well-known musician and UNESCO Artist for Peace, and Huda Ibrahim Al Khamis, the founder of the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, the board also comprises The presence of such people emphasizes the value of the orchestra and the major part it will perform in determining the direction of arts and culture in the United Arab Emirates.

Announces the Launch of National Orchestra; Auditions Open for Musicians, Singers

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