Mohammed bin rashid library architectural consulting group. Dec 10, 2017 the mohammed bin rashid mbr library currently under construction in dubais al jaddaf area is designed to meet two green building rating systems, according to construction week online. His highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the uae, and ruler of dubai, took to his official twitter. How the arab worlds largest library in dubai will be cooled. Dubai awards contract for giant arab library project. The al maktoum medical library, an institution of the mohammed bin rashid university of medicine and health sciences, is key in supporting the students, medical and academic staff of the mbru as well as the wider medical community by providing access to quality and authoritative information resources. Jan 26, 2016 bookshaped library to be built in dubai the mohammed bin rashid library in al jaddaf will hold more than million volumes, 1 million audio books and 2 million ebooks, making it the worlds largest electronic collection and the biggest library in the arab world. It will support specialized collections of the latest and most distinguished books for readers of various ages and interests. His highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, uae vice president, prime minister and ruler of dubai, launched the mohammed bin rashid government excellence award as part of sheikh khalifa government excellence program on june 24, 2009, to be the most prestigious award for corporate excellence in the uae. Dubai culture plays a critical part in achieving the vision of the dubai strategic plan 2021 of establishing the city as vibrant, global arabian. Online my vision challenges in the race for excellence by hh sheikh mohammed bin. The building is outfitted with wireless internet, reading tables and study spaces, including a circular reading room rotunda that overlooks the campus. Al maktoum medical library mohammed bin rashid university. Burj mohammed bin rashid is the tallest building in abu dhabi and the skyscraper with the most floors in the city as of its completion in 2014.
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Designed in the shape of an open book on a lectern, the sevenstory library will cover 650,000 square feet of property and is expected to facilitate 9 million visitors annually. Challenges in the race for excellence is a unique book in which his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vicepresident and prime minister of the united arab emirates and ruler of dubai, examines aspects of the uaes unique development experience. The bookshaped building will be a significant addition to dubais list of iconic structures. The project includes the main building which consists of a basement, ground floor and seven floors containing a central warehouse for books. Sheikh mohammed bin rashid, vice president and ruler of dubai, has announced the release of his new book, titled tamulat fi asaadah wl ejabia reflections on happiness and positivity. Asgc, the main contractor of the project, told construction week that the library aims to achieve platinum ratings under leed and dubai municipalitys al safat. The latest book from his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum following his other bestselling titles. Rashid has 18 books on goodreads with 3958 ratings. The sevenstorey building located in jaddaf, right on the edge of dubai.
Dubai municipality director general inspects mohammed bin rashid library project. Informed and inspired by the creekside location and architectural direction of the library itself, the landscape comprise. Jan 25, 2016 a huge library designed in the shape of an open book is set to be built in dubai. This week saw sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, ruler of dubai, a host important officials and the uaes press descend upon the palazzo versace hotel to see the announcement of the soontobe mohammed bin rashid library. Spanning 66,000 square metres, it will be home to the largest electronic collection of.
The third son of sheikh rashid bin saeed al maktoum, he was born in dubai in 1949 and studied there before travelling to attend the bell cambridge english. The mohammed bin rashid library in al jaddaf will hold more than 1. The latest book penned by his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vicepresident and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai, will. I have read all the books written by sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, the ruler of dubai. In the same way, a library carries and preserves the cultural treasures of a nation in the form of literature, periodicals, and audiovisual media. Mohammed bin rashid library to be completed by 2018, insight. Mohammed bin rashid library the mohamed bin rashid library aims to stand alongside the largest and most famed libraries in the world. The construction of the uaes mohammed bin rashid library is proceeding according to schedule, according to dubai municipality. The mohammed bin rashid library project is now 15 per. The library has an architectural form like an open book. The aed1 billion contract for the construction for the. This article is within the scope of wikiproject united arab emirates, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of the united arab emirates on wikipedia. The library, launched by dubai ruler sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum in february 2016, will feature more than 1. Mohammed bin rashid library location dubai, uae projects cultural public.
The residential building stands 382 metres 1,253 ft tall and contains 92 floors. Relaunched in 20, the newlook website has added functionality to enhance our customers experience. The emirates municipality has announced a project called sheikh mohammed bin rashid library, which is due to open in 2017. Mohammed bin rashid library, dubai with 2018 as its target completion date, dubais mohammed bin rashid library is set to claim the title as the biggest library and cultural project in the arab world. Much like how traditional institutions like banks are adapting to the changing business landscape by offering electronic products and services, so are libraries. The mohammed bin rashid library project is unique and distinguished in terms of size and shape. Books by his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum. Our al maktoum medical library plays a vital role in supporting mbru students, faculty, and the wider medical community, by providing access to highquality and authoritative information resources in order to promote the very best in medical education, research, teaching, and patient care. The library will be one of the largest facilities in the arab world, containing millions of printed, digital and audio books. The new library is part of an initiative launched in 2016 by her highness sheikha latifa bint mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vice chairman of the board of directors, dubai culture and arts. The mohammed bin rashid space centre mbrsc, encompassing the emirates institution for advanced science and technology eiast, is a dubai government organisation working on the uae space program, which includes various space satellite projects and the emirates mars mission. Imbibe knowledge, get the hang of history chronologies lighting upon 4.
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Vice president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum launched today, in presence of deputy ruler of dubai his highness sheikh maktoum bin mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, an aed 1 billion project to build the largest library in the region. The mohammed bin rashid mbr library is slated to be the largest library in the arab world that will house more than 4. Located on dubai creek, the bookshaped structure occupies an area of 66,000m2, and is scheduled to complete by mid2018. The challengethe mohammed bin rashid library, whose complex architectural design suggests an open book, is the largest library and cultural project in the arab world, expected to receive around nine million visitors annually. It will be a haven not just for book lovers, but for anyone who seeks to learn more about different subjects and topics. With live events and exhibitions it is expected that the library will receive nine million visitors annually. Wdg architecture, andrew rashid, senior associate, project manager. Thesiger library noor ali rashid library codrai library arabian heritage pictorial tours pictorial souvenirs lifestyle whats on guides nature guides a different perspective arabian literature. It wouldnt be dubai without breaking a world record or three in the process, which is why the new mohammed bin rashid library is set to be the largest arab world library, as well as containing. Dubai a dh1 billion library in the shape of an open book is expected to open next year.
What to know about the new mohammed bin rashid library. Designed in the shape of an opened book on a lectern, the seven story library will cover 650,000 square feet of property and is expected to facilitate 9 million visitors annually. Mohammed bin rashid library, uae 17 incredible buildings. Mohammed bin rashid library, dubai with 2018 as its target completion date, dubais mohammed bin rashid library is set to claim the title as the biggest library and cultural project in. Sheikh mohammed launches new book in dubai news khaleej times. The construction of the uaes mohammed bin rashid library mbr library is proceeding according to schedule, with 15% of planned works now complete, according to dubai municipalitydm, constructionweekonline reports. Official reports announce dubais mohammed bin rashid library. This was how his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vicepresident and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai, remembered his father, sheikh rashid on his 29th death anniversary. The mohammed bin rashid library chooses polypipes effast.
Fluidity, functionality and boldness describe the landscape designintent of this iconic project. Publications his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al. Dubais mohammed bin rashid library to feature smart glass. The book shaped building will be a significant addition to dubais list of iconic structures. The library is located next to dubai creek in al jaddaf area. It is one of the soulstirring upcoming dubai attractions with a sevenstoried building designed as an open book edifice. Although an official opening date is yet to be announced, the mohammed bin rashid library looks set for a 2020 start.
The mohammed bin rashid library was announced in 2016 to support and promote the countrys comprehensive strategy in the cultural and knowledge sector, as well as to instil a passion for learning and a love of reading. Qatar megalibrary defies boycott and woos youth newspaper. Learn more about mohammed bin rashid library, educational project in uae. The rehl carries books but is more specifically for the quran. Publications his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum. Sheikh mohammed bin rashid releases new book the national. The gulfs largest book collection, qatars national library, has enhanced ties with libraries outside the region and wooed younger readers in its first year, as an antidoha boycott. The exterior structure has been designed to resemble an open book sitting on a rehl. Located on the dubai creek, the bookshaped structure occupies an area of 66,000 square metres, and is scheduled to complete by mid2018. The hrh sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum library is designed to accommodate 50,000 volumes. Kings academy project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Mohammed bin rashid library project 15% complete dubai ofw.
Mohammed bin rashid library to be completed by 2018. The mohammed bin rashid library, located on the dubai creek in al jadaf. Sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum announced the conception of the library in february 2016, the year of reading in dubai. Oneandahalf million book library to be built in dubai. Designed in the shape of an open book on a lectern, the sevenstorey building will host over 100 cultural and cognitive events every year.
Mohammed bin rashid library biggest cultural project news. It will support specialised collections of the latest and most distinguished books for readers of various ages and interests. The tower is adjacent to the shorter trust tower offices. Jan 14, 2018 the library, launched by dubai ruler sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum in february 2016, will feature more than 1. Resembling an open book, the dh1b mohammed bin rashid library covers 66,000 square metres. Sheikh hamdan bin mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, crown prince of dubai and chairman of the executive council, officially inaugurated the new al safa art and design library, a branch of the dubai public library, which is a part of dubai culture and arts authority dubai culture, the emirates dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature.
The mohammed bin rashid library chooses polypipes effast and. Official reports announce dubais mohammed bin rashid. Building dubais mohammed bin rashid library youtube. The rehl carries books in general and more specifically the koran. On tuesday, hussain nasser lootah, directorgeneral of. Jan 31, 2019 the mohammed bin rashid mbr library is slated to be the largest library in the arab world and when completed will house more than 4. Now available for an spanishspeaking audience, the latest inspiring book by sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, flashes of thought is an extension of his government summit, with sheikh mohammed expanding on the thoughts that he shared with the audience during an interactive qanda session. The mohamed bin rashid library aims to stand alongside the largest and most famed libraries in the world.