ABU DHABI: The Women’s Committee of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi where female staff toured the chapters of the museum. They were acquainted with artefacts, discoveries and artistic works dating back to different historical eras. Exhibits relate to several civilisations including Mesopotamia, Nile Valley, Greeks, and Romans and Asian and African civilisations whose hallmark achievements and innovations have survived for thousands of years until today.

“Through this visit to Louvre Abu Dhabi, RTA Women’s Committee aimed to boost the knowledge and cultural exposure of employees, and diversify the portfolio of activities and events that the committee holds or engages. The visit would inspire and empower RTA’s female staff, enhance their productivity and raise their happiness and satisfaction rating,” said Moaza Al Marri, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication cum Chairperson of RTA Women’s Committee.

“RTA’s employees have spent several hours roaming the chapters of this giant engineering showpiece and a unique architectural masterpiece. They viewed different types of rare and valuable artistic works forming an important constituent of human heritage and universal cultural legacy. We pride ourselves on having this fine museum in the capital of our beloved country and the giving land of the UAE, which is known for introducing the latest innovations in various fields, and culture is not an exception,” added Moaza.

RTA female employees that engaged in the visit were extremely excited this visit added a new and cheerful experience to them. They heeded a detailed explanation from a female guide in the museum about the archaeological and historical artefacts as well as a variety of architectural, engineering, cultural, inventive, artistic and scientific collections exhibited in an attractive and brilliant style all over the place. The location was flooded with a massive number of visitors and tourists from various nationalities descending on the UAE from different countries throughout the year.

The importance of visiting the Louvre Abu Dhabi is underscored by its standing as the first universal museum in the Middle East and the Arab world. Thus, it brings in a cultural legacy of various global civilisations, which in turn enhances the cultural communication and knowledge transfer between generations.