DUBAI: The Recording Academy, the US music institution famous for its Grammy Awards, has been announced as a new partner of the annual Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. The fifth edition of the annual event, taking place at Manarat Al-Saadiyat from Oct. 23 to 25 under the theme A Living Culture, will bring together leaders from the fields of art, heritage, museums, media, and technology. It was earlier postponed following the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on May 13. In preparation, the Recording Academy’s senior management visited the UAE capital to join the roster of core partners and contribute to the summit’s program development. Mohammed Khalifa Al-Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, said: “The Recording Academy is a valuable addition to the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi’s roster of partners, and our cooperation with them will further support the work that we are already doing with Berklee Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi, and all the relevant players in the music industry. “Collaborating with highly esteemed and internationally recognized institutions is in line with our vision to contribute to the global cultural ecosystem,” he added. Harvey Mason Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Recording Academy, said: “The Middle East region is home to so many thriving music scenes and we are thrilled to be partnering with Culture Summit Abu Dhabi to shine a light on and further support this vital ecosystem. “It’s our hope that we can use the power of culture, the summit, and the academy to unite people all around the world, through music.”