The event\u2019s fourth edition, which is set to take place virtually from March 8 to 10, will mobilize experts from a variety of creative sectors to explore the theme of \u2018The Cultural Economy and the Economy of Culture,\u2019 Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe global challenges of the past year have truly demonstrated the vital power of culture to improve out personal and collective wellbeing,\u201d the Chairman of Abu Dhabi\u2019s Culture and Tourism department, Mohamed Khalifa al-Mubarak, said, according to WAM.<\/p>\n
\u201cCultural institutions worldwide continue to struggle to achieve funding structures to continue operating. It is now more important than ever to shed light on the critical role that the culture sector plays as an essential driver of sustainable economic and social development,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Al-Mubarak noted that the theme of this year\u2019s event would reflect the focus on culture and creative industries as a driver of growth.<\/p>\n
Some of the event\u2019s existing partners include UNESCO, the Economist Events, Google, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation.<\/p>\n
The new partners taking part in the 2021 event will include the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the Design Museum London. On a local level, many of the city\u2019s creative institutions such as Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation and twofour54, will also take part in the event, WAM reported.<\/p>\n
Published: 24 February ,2021: 02:31 PM GST
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