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Inauguration of Swiss Embassy in Abu Dhabi

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The Embassy of Switzerland in the UAE officially inaugurated its new Abu Dhabi mission today (Thursday 19th February, 2015) by unveiling a plaque in the presence of guests of honour, Badr Abdullah Saeed Al Matrooshi, Director of European Affairs Department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Mrs Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch, State Secretary for Economic Affairs of Switzerland, as well as other UAE dignitaries, prominent business people and foreign diplomatic representatives.

Her Excellency Mrs Andrea Reichlin, Ambassador of Switzerland in the UAE, delivered the opening welcome remarks, followed by HE Mrs Ineichen-Fleisch, who gave a short address to the assembled dignitaries, before jointly unveiling the ceremonial plaque with Mr. Al Matrooshi.

Swiss Embassy in Abu Dhabi features André's commissioned work called (De)Constructed Culture in the public areas.

Earlier Event: March 15
Art Dubai: "Blurring Boundaries"
Later Event: March 11
Art Room Villa 21