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Creative economy

Dubai ranks second globally for attracting FDI projects in its creative economy

by Staff Writer Sun 29 May 2022Sun 29 May 2022

It is top for the region attracting 233 new projects in the creative economy in 2021

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Dubai in frame to host flagship cultural summit as it seeks to lead events rebound

by Staff writerSat 17 Jul 2021Tue 9 Nov 2021

Dubai shortlisted with Stockholm and Kazan in race to host International Council of Museums General Conference 2025

Infinity des Lumières will spend the coming year creating a niche community, where tech-driven artists have a place to gather and innovate.

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Dubai’s digital art hub launch to enhance position as ‘city of the future’

by Staff writerSun 4 Jul 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Dubai Culture chairperson Sheikha Latifa hails launch of Infinity des Lumieres as city aims to become global creative economy capital

The long-term cultural visa is granted for 10 years to accomplished creative talent in the fields of literature, culture, fine arts, performing arts, and design, as well as those in the heritage, history and knowledge-related sectors as well as intellectual and creative industries.

cultural visas

Dubai set to grant 1,000 long-term cultural visas to attract global talent

by Staff writerTue 2 Mar 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority to issue cultural visas to 1,000 creators and artists from across the world

Al Fahidi Fort

Renovation plan revealed for Al Fahidi Fort, former HQ of Dubai ruler

by Staff writerSat 23 Jan 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan announces rehabilitation project of the fort which is now home to Dubai Museum

Arab designers

In pictures: Dubai Design Week is open now in d3

by ITPWed 13 Nov 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, inaugurates fifth edition of Dubai Design Week, the largest creative festival in the Middle East.

Arts

Brand Dubai, DIFC ink deal to foster art, culture growth

by Sam BridgeWed 14 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Brand Dubai and DIFC Authority say they will collaborate to expand cultural development in Dubai

Arts

Dubai set to launch world’s first digital bank for art

by Staff Writer Fri 13 Apr 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

ArtBank uses cryptocurrency to facilitate trading in artworks, aims to establish Dubai as a global centre for the arts

D3

In pictures: 3rd edition of Dubai Design Week

by ITPThu 16 Nov 2017Tue 19 Oct 2021

The free-to-attend program me will serve as a rich introduction to the design scene in the UAE, and build on the many events and exhibitions happening throughout the week and beyond.

In the 1970s, the watch industry went through what is commonly referred to as the 'quartz crisis'. Quartz watches – those powered by an electric battery – were technically more accurate than traditional mechanical watches, and could be produced far more cheaply.

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Dubai Watch Week: HYT’s liquid assets

by Staff Writer Thu 16 Nov 2017Thu 7 Oct 2021

For a decade, watchmakers have been looking at unique ways to indicate the time. Some use rubber belts or jumping chains, but HYT is the first to use what is usually a watch’s mortal enemy – water