(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A Higher Advisory Committee headed by Shaikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairperson of the Emirates Literature Foundation, has been formed to give a thrust to the efforts of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), as it strives to establish Dubai as one of the world's leading cultural and tourism destinations.
The announcement was made by Shaikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture, on Monday.
"The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has made significant strides in promoting and preserving the city's heritage, with the launch of key initiatives that bring our rich history and culture to the forefront.
Through the formation of the Higher Advisory Committee, we are drawing on the collective expertise of veterans to play an integral role in spearheading the growth of the city's cultural scene. The committee will work to support the Dubai Tourism Vision 2020 announced by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, by focusing on the cultural aspects of the city, and thereby catering to tourists interested in arts and culture."
The committee will be responsible for overseeing the improvement and development of the key heritage, culture, and arts sites in Dubai; reviewing the emirate's culture and arts strategy; and evaluating and analysing upcoming projects related to the promotion and preservation of culture and heritage in the city.
It is aimed at developing strategies to encourage and support the need for patronage in the culture and arts industry, and will also work on initiatives to boost local artistic talent.
This will set the platform for the future strategies aimed at strengthening the Dubai's cultural fabric.
Members of the committee include: Jamal Khalfan bin Huwaireb, Managing Director of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Foundation (MBRF); Dr Rafia Ghubash, Founder of the museum, 'House of Women'; Dhaen Mohammed Shaheen, director-general of Publishing, Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI), and executive director and chief editor of Al Bayan newspaper; Abdulhamid Mohammed Juma, chairman of the Dubai International Film Festival and Gulf Film Festival; Ahmed bin Essa Al Serkal, chairman of Al Serkal Group; and Dr Salah Al Qassim, advisor to Dubai Culture and in his capacity as the general coordinator.
Dubai Culture's current repertoire of events and initiatives aimed at fostering a genuine appreciation for heritage, culture, and the arts, include: Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards; Dubai Heritage and Marine Festival; Dubai Heritage and Touristic Season; Dubai Centre for Heritage Development; and Sikka Art Fair, among others.
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