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Building artist hubs, launching year-long projects and establishing small music venues are just some of the ways the UAE s leading arts and culture figures believe Dubai can achieve its goal of boosting the creative sector.
A newly launched strategic programme, outlined by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday, aims to increase the GDP contribution of the creative and arts sector from 2.6 per cent to 5 per cent by 2025.
Sheikh Mohammed, who is also Vice President and Prime Minister, said design, content, culture and arts will be a major driver for the future of our country”. In his Twitter post, he also noted the programme will generate more jobs and double the number of companies in the industry.