Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advancing the arts and cultural landscape, emphasising the leadership’s dedication to fostering creativity and supporting artistic talent.His remarks came in response to the issuance of the Decree Law on Empowering the Arts Sector, which he described as a strategic step towards establishing a legislative umbrella and unified policies to regulate the activities of art institutions and enhance the environment that nurtures arts and creativity.”It reflects our government’s vision and interest in the arts sector, which fosters creativity and attracts talent from all over the world to live and work in the UAE,” he added.Sheikh Salem highlighted the Ministry of Culture’s role in translating the UAE leadership’s vision and national strategies into reality. He stressed the importance of the law in stimulating the creative economy, which directly contributes to the national economy, and providing government incentives to empower creatives and bolster the country’s cultural and artistic standing.”The arts sector is pivotal in fostering societal development at all levels. It strengthens national and intellectual identity, enriches cultural movements, and positively impacts the social, economic, and educational landscape. Building on this foundation, this law aligns with the government’s vision to establish an integrated cultural system that nurtures creativity and paves the way for advancing the country’s artistic and cultural sectors,” he concluded.
