China International Development and Investment Corporation Limited (CIDIC) has entered an event planning agreement with the local SME namely Sulty Events and Entertainment (Sulty Events) to showcase the ink paintings of leading Asian artist Shi Dachan at the Emirates Palace from the 29th of September to the 2nd of October 2016 and from the 5th to the 7th October at St. Regis Hotel, Dubai.
China International Development and Investment Corporation Limited is a Hong Kong based adherent to the Chinese “One Belt One Road Initiative” investment conglomerate, that aims to support the UAE local community development with enhancing the China-Arab relationship. Sulty Events and Entertainmen, as the other party to this appointment, is registered under the Intlaq program for SME Development which is supported by the United Arab Emirates Government under an initiative by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
China International Development and Investment Corporation Limited (CIDIC) is the main sponsor of the Exhibition.
Vanessa de Caires, Owner of Sulty Events and Entertainment Dubai said, “As a well-organized organisation, we are delighted by the confidence shown by China International Development and Investment Corp. Ltd to our firm and we are committed to making our first Chinese Art related project for the exhibition and cultural exchange a success.”
Oswald Wong, President and CEO of China International Development and Investment Corporation Limited added, “The United Arab Emirates and China share common cultural connections when it comes to calligraphy and our objective is to select a local partner with a team that understood the universal appeal of Shi Dachan’s work and were familiar with China’s ‘One belt One Road’ initiative.”
“As a Chinese Businessman, I follow the ‘One Belt One Road’ policy to bring the best of my country to the world and the Shi Dachan paintings and calligraphy to be showcased in the UAE ranks among the finest in China and beyond. Collaborating with other countries and their growth initiatives with young dynamic entrepreneurs benefits the progress of both countries and we look forward to building bridges with this exhibition,” added Oswald.
Dignitaries will grace the opening night of the exhibition and will be attended by global diplomats, art collectors, regional businessmen and regional media. The collection has masterpieces suitable for art galleries and private collectors residences.