Mohammed bin Rashid tours 17th edition of Art Dubai

Speaking on the occasion of the tour, His Highness said the UAE is committed to creating an environment where artists and creative professionals from all corners of the world can thrive. “Our ethos of tolerance, openness and inclusiveness, combined with our strong belief that creative expression in all its forms is vital to the progress of civilizations, has led to the creation of a vibrant cultural environment in the country and made it a home for diverse artistic talent,” he said.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that over the years, Dubai has launched various art events that have gained prominence on the global cultural calendar, enriching the cultural landscape in the emirate and making it a hub for the world’s best creative minds. His Highness commended the efforts led by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Member of the Dubai Council, to accelerate the development of the emirate’s cultural sector and raise its profile on the global cultural map.

Art Dubai’s growth over the years into a major platform for showcasing the best of art from around the world has helped accelerate Dubai’s growth into a major centre for the global creative economy where cultural dialogue and artistic exploration can flourish, His Highness noted. The UAE will continue to launch new initiatives to further strengthen its status as a destination for creative industries and expand the nation’s cultural impact on the global stage, he added.

His Highness was also briefed on the breadth of Art Dubai’s programming that includes significantly expanded partnerships, a wide-ranging education, talks and thought-leadership programme and a new Digital Summit, reflecting Dubai’s increasingly mature local and regional creative communities.