01 February 2012

ABU DHABI has approved a raft of projects including the delayed branches of the Louvre and Guggenheim museums after a review of development plans, signalling the emirate’s support to state-linked enterprises.

“Budgets and opening dates were approved for the museum projects in the cultural district on Saadiyat Island,” the website of Abu Dhabi’s Executive Council said.

In October, the Tourism Development and Investment Company delayed the opening of the Louvre and Guggenheim branches and the Zayed National Museum planned for the Saadiyat Island, a $27-billion project incorporating art, culture and resorts. The executive council also approved two projects for the redesigning and building of a new national museum and the cultural Hilli site in Al Ain.

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