Recently, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Crown Prince of Dubai and the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE and Chairman of the Executive Council, approved the Dubai Orchestra project. Regarded as a landmark cultural initiative, the aim of this project is to strengthen the presence of Dubai in arts and culture on the global stage. Here’s everything you need to know about this project launched by the Crown Prince of Dubai.
Sheikh Hamdan Launches Dubai Orchestra Project
Sheikh Hamdan recently launched the Dubai Orchestra project. It has been launched in partnership with the public and private sectors and showcases the presence of this emirate on a global art stage. Not to mention, it nurtures new generations who are capable of carrying the message of cultural and human creativity forward.
With the aim of making Dubai a world-class cultural hub, it also extends to establishing the emirate as a dynamic global meeting point for artistic talent and also making it a thriving centre for creativity. Moreover, this project also seeks to make Dubai an artistic ecosystem where local talents can be nurtured. All of these efforts aim to make the emirate a leading place for innovation and cultural expression.
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50% Of Orchestra To Be Made Up Of Emirati Talent
As you might have already gathered, this initiative aims to create an environment which is suitable for nurturing talent. It also aims to attract exceptional and innovative musicians from around the world, besides nurturing talent. So, it’s bound to support the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy, which also aims to solidify the position of Dubai as a global hub for creativity. The initiative is therefore expected to play an important role that will help in inspiring and revitalising the art sector in the nation. Did you know that 50% of orchestra members will be Emirati talent by 2033? Yes, so it’s not just attracting global talent, but also creating a space for nurturing the talent back at home.
All of this will be done with youth-focused programmes, strategic partnerships with community organisations, and educational opportunities for emerging talent, which is a big deal. Not to mention, initiatives will also be taken to preserve and promote the living musical heritage of the
Reinforcing the emirate as a global, cultural, and artistic beacon, the Dubai Orchestra project is truly setting the stage for the emergence of Emirati talent.
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