Abu Dhabi paid an extra $525 million to be linked with the Louvre brand, as well as an additional $747 million in exchange for art loans, special exhibits, and managerial guidance. The deal also includes a partnership between the two museums and research initiatives. The contract signed by Mohammed Bin Zayed, then crown prince of Abu Dhabi, and Françoise Proust, director-general of the French Ministry of Culture, grants the government of Abu Dhabi exclusive rights to use the name "Louvre" for 10 years. In addition, artists from both countries will be able to request loans of each other's works. The contract was published by Le Monde newspaper on its website. It also states that if at any point during its duration the government of Abu Dhabi decides not to extend the contract, it will refund all payments made by France for the use of the name "Louvre". According to Le Monde, the total cost of the contract to France is about $82.5 million. The paper says this amount includes management fees, staff bonuses, and other expenses related to the project. A further $350 million has been allocated by the government of Abu Dhabi to purchase European artworks for display in its museums.