DCT Abu Dhabi places culture at the heart of 2023 plans

DCT Abu Dhabi places culture at the heart of 2023 plans

Ambitious plans follow strong 2022 performance, attributed to innovative, resilient and integrated culture and tourism sector. The 2023 growth roadmap includes: Tourism growing to more than 24 million total visitors Community awareness of Emirati heritage increased to 80% Up to 4 million visitors to Abu Dhabi's cultural sites ABU DHABI, UAE/PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today outlined its roadmap for growth in 2023 that will promote, protect and progress Abu Dhabi's culture and tourism sectors. This follows a strong 2022 performance driven by the innovation, resilience and integration of these sectors. In conversation with members of the media, H.E. Saood Al Hosani, Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi, emphasised that culture is at the heart of DCT Abu Dhabi's plans and underlined the role it plays in creating innovative and resilient communities. As part of a strategic goal to foster a strong national identity, DCT Abu Dhabi continues its mandate to promote and disseminate Emirati heritage and cultural identity. His Excellency Saood Al Hosani, Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: "With culture at the heart of everything we do, we have set bold and ambitious targets for 2023 as we promote, protect