UAE’s cultural life is distinguished by sustainability, diversity, says Minister

UAE’s cultural life is distinguished by sustainability, diversity, says Minister

Noura Al Kaabi says the nation's initiatives helped UAE achieve the fifth place globally in attracting talent in this category,

Noura Al Kaabi delivers keynote speech at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. — Supplied photo

Published: Mon 24 Oct 2022, 9:44 PM

Sustainability, diversity and dialogue are the pillars of culture in the UAE that boosts growth, opportunity and creativity, a UAE minister has said.

In her keynote speech at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi on Monday, Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, said in the UAE, a creative person is appreciated, regardless of his or her nationality, religion or background.

“We are determined to make our cultural sector an outlet of choice for creators from all over the world, so that they may express their ideas, and to make our museums and cultural forums platforms for dialogue and discussion through art,” she said.

The minister noted that the UAE has, at both the local and federal level, developed a comprehensive administrative system for the cultural sector, through which the message of sustainability, diversity and dialogue is conveyed.

“These also include laws and legislations, the development of operational regulations, and the establishment of key infrastructure to develop the cultural environment in which creators of different nationalities