Dubai is first in the Arab world and fifth globally in the “cultural interaction” criterion within the “Global Strong Cities 2021” index.

In a new global achievement for Dubai in the cultural field, the emirate advanced to fifth place in the world while retaining the first place in the Arab world in the "Global Strong Cities 2021" index issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies - the Japanese "Mori Memorial" Foundation, in the cultural interaction criterion, which monitors the performance of Cities in terms of leadership, tourist attractions, the number of cultural facilities, the availability of visitors' amenities and the ability to communicate, while Dubai also retained its leadership position in the Arab world within the economic criterion, while six global centers advanced ahead of major global cities such as Seoul, Madrid, Vienna, Helsinki and others.   

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, valued this new global achievement of the Emirate of Dubai, which came as a result of the great efforts exerted and hard work, noting the results of the index that show the extent of prosperity taking place in the cultural environment in Dubai compared to the strongest The cities of the world, and the rich diversity that characterizes them, in light of the great interest and care on the part of the Government of Dubai to support and develop the pillars of the creative economy, and to provide all the data that guarantee the development, distinction and diversity of cultural life, through several axes, the most important of which is the combination of discovering and developing local talents and attracting the best creative energies From different parts of the world and giving everyone enough space for creativity, in an atmosphere that encourages the development of creative ideas and stimulates the creation of a global model for positive cultural interaction, which in turn is reflected in the enrichment of the cultural life of the community.  

His Highness said: "The system of cultural work in Dubai is progressing from success to success under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and under the leadership of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and her efforts and continuous communication with The cultural community in Dubai..and the solid foundations and advanced capabilities on which our economy is based, and its diversity and flexibility, elements that confirm its ability to continue growth and rise to higher levels of competitiveness..

His Highness added: "Dubai's continuous progress in various global competitiveness indicators motivates us to exert more effort to preserve these gains and reach higher levels of excellence, so that Dubai will always remain the model and role model in the purposeful development for the benefit of the human being and everything that contributes to its advancement and confirmation of its opportunities for excellence." .

 For her part, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority "Dubai Culture" and a member of the Dubai Council, expressed her pride in the achievement, which she described as being well-deserved thanks to the richness of the cultural and creative scene and the interaction it contains that contribute to the Enhancing the knowledge and human enrichment that takes place on its land, in accordance with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, who wants Dubai to have a culture whose essence is creativity and innovation approach, and the directives of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai and his keenness to achieve various sectors Dubai's vitality is the highest level of performance."

Her Highness explained that Dubai's new cultural achievement came thanks to the vision of its wise leadership, which provided all the resources and support necessary to stimulate and develop cultural and creative activities in various parts of it, and to support projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the emirate's cultural position on the global map, which made cultural development and upgrading the process of cultural and cognitive development in Introduction to the pillars of comprehensive development in it.

Her Highness said: "Dubai has added to its rich cultural balance a new achievement that we are proud of because of its value that reflects the openness and development approach that the emirate follows in consolidation of its cultural and creative balance, which it takes as one of the foundations on which it rests in its quest for future leadership."

Her Highness, President of Dubai Culture, added: "Despite the exceptional circumstances that the world witnessed in the past period, we were keen in Dubai Culture, based on the roadmap of our ambitious strategy, to activate our cultural role, overcoming all challenges and adapting to the data of the current situation, hand in hand with our partners. From the public and private sectors, to ensure the continuity of the cultural and creative process in Dubai, and to enhance its position as the best city to live, work and visit in the world, and today we are reaping the fruits of hard work, and we will continue our efforts to achieve more and live up to the ambition of our wise leadership, which does not accept Dubai for a place other than the top.”

It is noteworthy that Dubai has made progress from the seventeenth position in 2020 to the fourteenth position in 2021 in the comprehensive global strong cities index for the year 2021, which means classifying 40 major cities or more, according to their attractiveness or their overall ability to attract creative individuals and institutions from all over the world. around the world.

Cities are ranked on the basis of 70 indicators in six categories: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, livability, environment, accessibility and accessibility.

Thus, the Emirate of Dubai continues its quest for global leadership in various fields and at the level of all sectors.

Dubai Culture, as one of the main actors in the UAE’s soft power strategy and creative economy strategy, is committed to spreading Dubai’s cultural heritage to the world, and promoting the “Made in Dubai” brand by providing local creative products and promoting it globally, which enhances the emirate’s distinctive cultural identity as a modern, flexible city. And able to face all challenges.

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