The first prize of its kind for a future that merges technological transformation with ancient cultural values
Dubai Culture and Dubai Future launch the Emirates Future Award
The award provides an opportunity to attract visionaries and creative ideas.
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Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai (Dubai Culture), a member of the Dubai Council, the Dubai Future Foundation, in partnership with Dubai Culture, launched the Emirates Future Award, to stimulate creative people and those with innovative ideas. To present their perceptions and visions for the future of the UAE, in a way that contributes to drawing an integrated and balanced future picture of its pursuit of global leadership on the one hand, and preserving its values, traditions and ancient culture on the other hand.
The award provides an opportunity to attract visionaries and creative ideas through an innovative challenge that sheds light on the civilizational and cultural role of the UAE and its distinctive contributions to the march of humanity, and the inspiring vision to encourage promising talents to create a future that reflects the technological development, cultural scene, and the human and historical values of the country.
The "Emirates of the Future" award aims to inspire the owners of innovative talents and capabilities to transcend the stereotype of the future, and strive to present a different vision that links the future of the Emirates with its authentic cultural and historical roots and its rich heritage. The award also seeks to explore the most important aspects of the intersection between Emirati culture and advanced technology by participating in creating horizons. And new opportunities in the future, while enhancing awareness of the importance of culture and national heritage.
The Emirates Future Award challenge includes seven categories: Architecture and Urban Design, Fashion and Jewelry Design, Industrial Design and Product Design, Photography and Graphic Design, Film and Animation, Music and Performance Arts, and Fine Arts.
The first of its kind
The Director General of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Hala Badri, said: “We are proud to enter into a partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation and work together to launch the Emirates Future Award, within the framework of an initiative that is the first of its kind aimed at building a brighter future, by integrating The technological transformation that is developing at an accelerated pace, with our sublime values and our authentic Emirati culture. ”
She added, “This award helps us confirm our commitment to supporting an infrastructure that stimulates cultural and creative industries, enabling a sustainable and prosperous ecosystem that supports Dubai’s economic growth, and strengthens the emirate’s position as a global center for culture, an incubator for creativity and a forum for Emirati and resident talents, and attracting creative people in various fields of arts and culture from various fields. around the world".
She pointed out that «in line with the updated strategic roadmap of the authority and in line with the vision of the Dubai government in preserving the local heritage and stimulating the economic growth of the emirate, and supporting the vision of the UAE government aimed at developing a knowledge-based society, we are looking through this award to create a kind of innovative challenge for the participants. Of those with creative visions and ideas to inspire them to highlight the UAE's contributions to the march of human civilization.
Quantum leap
For his part, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, Khalfan Jumaa Belhoul, affirmed that the launch of the "Emirates Future Award" in partnership with "Dubai Culture" comes within the framework of joint cooperation to achieve the vision of the wise leadership and its directives on the need to anticipate future trends and the opportunities arising from them, and prepare for various changes in all Sectors and areas that affect the lives of community members, enhance their quality of life, and in a way that contributes to strengthening the position of Dubai and the UAE as a global leader in the design and manufacture of the future.
He said: “We will continue to work with our partners from the government and private sectors to accelerate the adoption of innovative technology and digital transformation, and make a qualitative and positive shift in the arts and culture sector while preserving the distinctive features of our values and our long-standing cultural heritage during our march towards future leadership, embodying the saying of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in which he affirmed that (the UAE is betting on a person, his mind, imagination and will that does not know the impossible) ».
Participate in the challenge
People with creative ideas in various cultural and artistic fields in the country can participate in the challenge and present their ideas through the official website of the award.
The entries will be evaluated by a jury that includes a group of experts and specialists in the fields of culture and arts to choose the winners who will be honored with financial prizes, in addition to training opportunities with several bodies to develop their skills, enhance their capabilities, and build new relationships with partners and stakeholders in the culture and arts sector.
Participants can also take advantage of the facilities and open workspaces in "District 2071".
Award categories
The “Architecture and Urban Design” category provides an opportunity for participants to present their designs for residential buildings, architectural structures and urban designs that reflect the culture and originality of the Emirati society.
The 'Fashion and Jewelry Design' category deals with innovative uses of fabrics and jewelery to shape a new outlook on the future of fashion in the UAE.
Participants in the «Industrial Design and Product Design» category can present ideas inspired by the tools, furniture and products that were used in Emirati daily life. They can also participate in works that reflect the culture, values, customs and traditions established in the Emirati society, through the category «Photography and Graphic Design».
In addition to the categories "Film and Animation," "Fine Arts," and "Music and Performing Arts."
An innovative challenge that inspires the future from the civilizational and cultural contribution of the Emirates.
7 diverse categories open new opportunities for the future, while enhancing awareness of the importance of culture and national heritage.
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