UAE National Olympic Committee Opens Olympic House in Paris for Global Audience

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The UAE National Olympic Committee has opened the United Arab Emirates Olympic House to a global audience in Paris, coinciding with the country's participation in the 2024 Olympic Games. This initiative aims to promote global awareness of the UAE's rich historical and cultural heritage, as well as its national identity.

Located in the heart of Paris, the UAE Olympic House offers visitors an interactive and immersive experience of Emirati culture and hospitality during the Olympic fortnight. Designed to resemble a traditional Emirati home, the House invites guests to explore the UAE's cultural tapestry, innovative spirit, passion for sports, and renowned hospitality.

The UAE Olympic House features eight themed rooms, each offering a unique glimpse into Emirati culture. Visitors can experience Al Sikka (the place of beginning), Al Majlis (the place of welcoming), Al Liwan (the place of connection), Al Meydan (the place of action), and Al Hiwy (the place of play), which includes three interactive augmented reality games inspired by traditional Emirati games. These rooms offer digital interactions, enabling visitors to actively shape their experience. Guests can also admire a hand-painted 18-frame mural inspired by the Sh'abi house, a significant part of the UAE’s urban heritage. Erth (the place of socializing) invites visitors to sample UAE flavors, while Al Dukkan (the place of memory) allows visitors to take home a souvenir.

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The UAE Olympic House serves as a cultural hub and a gathering point for Emirati citizens, residents, and supporters, providing opportunities to meet and interact with Emirati athletes.

The inauguration of the UAE Olympic House was marked by a reception attended by the official Emirati delegation at the opening festivities of the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. The delegation was led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the National Olympic Committee and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and included senior officials such as Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee; His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Vice President of the National Olympic Committee; Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State; His Excellency Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director General of the General Authority of Sports; and Fares Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee.

Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi emphasized the UAE's commitment to advancing sports development and enhancing its presence at major global events through the opening of the UAE Olympic House. He highlighted the initiative's role in fostering international sporting relations, particularly with France, and leveraging both countries' expertise for mutual interests in sports development.

Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi noted that the UAE Olympic House reflects the nation's belief in international cooperation and cultural exchange, aligning with the Olympic Games' spirit and values. She emphasized the House's role in promoting mutual understanding, communication, and dialogue, and underscored the UAE's commitment to regional and international stability and prosperity.

Al Kaabi highlighted the UAE's spirit of coexistence, with over 200 nationalities living together in an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect. She also noted the deep-rooted strategic ties between the UAE and France, emphasizing the progress in cultural and other partnerships in recent years, as demonstrated by the UAE's participation in this global sports event.

The UAE Olympic House, located at 46 Rue Cambon near Place de la Concorde, will be open to the public from July 27 to August 11, 2024, from 10 am to 8 pm during the Olympic period. Entrance is free of charge.