A new talent development programme by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority has been launched, in co-operation with the Abu Dhabi Education Council, said a report.

The programme, launched by Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, aims to explore emerging talent and develop their artistic skills while attracting a number of distinguished artists worldwide, said a report in WAM.

"The launch of this initiative is in line with Abu Dhabi's efforts to discover talented people, enrich its resources and unleash their potential to contribute to cultural and artistic production while giving young people the opportunity to develop their skills, which will positively contribute to the civilised image of Abu Dhabi and the UAE," Sheikh Hazza said.

The programme will provide a platform to support artistically talented students through collaborative agreements with a number of local and international institutions as well as training of specialists and teachers from the Abu Dhabi Education Council by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority.