The Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, ADMAF, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi University, to focus on the development of programmes and activities that foster free, creative and critical thinking among students and young people..

The agreement was signed by Huda Ebrahim Al Khamis, Founder of ADMAF, and Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Abu Dhabi University’s Executive Board.

Commenting on the signing, the ADMAF Founder said, "Building on the fruitful relationship between ADMAF and Abu Dhabi University that we have been building in recent years, we look forward to deepening the partnership so that together, we may empower students and the community with an appetite for knowledge and a thirst for creativity that will enable all to contribute to the future prosperity of the UAE."

With a long-term vision in mind, both parties have agreed to explore various collaborations that already includes ‘Art for Autism’, an annual art competition that celebrates the often-overlooked creativity of people on the autism spectrum. Through the sharing of resources, both parties will foster the communication, exchange of promotion with students, other groups and individuals, nationally and internationally.

Mr. Al Dhaheri said, "We look forward to reaping the fruits of this new collaboration, and we hope that it inspires the development of joint multidisciplinary educational programmes, cultural activities, and scientific conferences that promote a culture of creativity and innovation, and equip students with leadership skills", added Al Dhaheri.

ADMAF has worked in close collaboration with Abu Dhabi University since 2010 when a Hakawati production was presented during Abu Dhabi University Week of Welcome. ADMAF has also supported the ‘Art or Autism’ competition since the inaugural edition in 2015.

This MoU signing with Abu Dhabi University represents the latest addition to ADMAF’s family of national strategic education partners, which include Zayed University, UAE University, Higher Colleges of Technology, New York University Abu Dhabi, and Zayed Higher Organisation.