Dubai Airports (DXB) has partnered with Mawaheb, an art studio for People of Determination, to launch a new exhibition in Terminal 1. The show features 12 canvases by artists with disabilities, spanning abstract, figurative, surrealist, and pop art styles, and will be on view in September near the Airlines Lounge. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports and a Mawaheb Ambassador, and Wemmy de Maaker, founder of Mawaheb, both spoke about the initiative's impact.
This exhibition matters because it places the work of artists with disabilities in one of the world's busiest international airports, giving them unprecedented visibility and challenging public perceptions about ability and creativity. It also aligns with the UAE's 'Year of Community' and reinforces Dubai Airports' commitment to social inclusion, using art as a tool for representation and dialogue.