UNESCO awards Abu Dhabi the title of "city of music"
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has been designated a "Music City" by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
This classification was announced by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network, an initiative launched in 2004 to promote cooperation between cities that focus on creativity in their sustainable urban development plans.
The title of “Music City” will contribute to strengthening the UAE capital’s position as an increasingly important center on the world music map, as home to a flexible and sustainable music ecosystem based on innovation, cooperation and shared governance.
The emirate has now joined the ranks of major global cities such as Liverpool in the United Kingdom, Auckland in New Zealand, Seville in Spain, and Chennai in India;
Which are considered major centers of musical creativity and drivers of sustainable development plans.
Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, said: "Music represents part of the Emirati folk heritage, flourishes and develops in different places in the Emirates, and lyrical poems accompanying folk music narrate the pride of the Emirati in his identity, and his pride in himself and his environment."
She pointed out that music is one of the common factors in the cultural life of more than 200 nationalities in the UAE, and the Ministry is working to develop creative industries, develop talent, and support initiatives aimed at consolidating the role of music as an effective tool in reviving a culture of dialogue, tolerance and openness to other cultures.
Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, said: “The UAE has a unique musical heritage that ranges from traditional lyric performances, ancient musical instruments, and contemporary pop singers. with contemporary to ensure that generations and cultures are linked with each other.”
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