Makers’ Month: a qualitative initiative for makers and manufacturers

Makers’ Month: a qualitative initiative for makers and manufacturers

- Khulood Khoory: Makers’ Month contributes to enhancing the strength of Dubai’s cultural and creative industries

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is organising Makers’ Month at Al Quoz Creative Zone throughout May 2023 with the aim of providing a platform that brings together makers, talents, and entrepreneurs to develop their skills, technical capabilities, and diverse talents, nurture collaboration between the manufacturing and creative industries, engage and highlight Al Quoz-based businesses, highlight the current diversity of makers and creatives, strengthen connections and networks, and demonstrate best practices. Lasting until 28 May, Makers’ Month comes as part of the Authority’s commitment to achieving Dubai’s cultural vision aimed at cementing the emirate’s position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent.

The Makers’ Month programme will include a series of workshops, talks, networking sessions, and panels led by a group of industry experts and speakers who will also hold direct meetings with the makers and provide them with technical and professional advice to further develop their businesses and projects. Taking place in Al Quoz Creative Zone, Makers’ Month will also host a series of field visits to various makers’ sites and projects. This