UAE reviews efforts in cultural and creative sector

UAE reviews efforts in cultural and creative sector

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DUBAI / WAM

A delegation representing the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth reviewed the country’s effort in protecting cultural property, harnessing tangible heritage for a sustainable future, its strategy to promote the creative economy and the cultural industries and leveraging digital technologies in protecting culture and heritage at the second G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) meeting in Bhubaneshwar, India, in May.

Held under the theme of “Culture Unites All”, the meeting built on the momentum gained in the past two months from discussions with global organisations such as Unesco focussing on key areas that the UAE shares with the member states.

Shatha Al Mulla, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Heritage and Arts Sector in the Ministry of Culture and Youth, pointed out the risks posed by climate change to cultural assets. She said that today’s world needs to act quickly to mitigate these challenges. The upcoming COP28 hosted by the UAE at Expo City in November-December this year will be an important opportunity to discuss the climate crisis and strengthen efforts to find appropriate solutions.

The UAE delegation stressed the role of multilateral cooperation and the