The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed an agreement with Dubai-based Emaar Properties to support the ‘Promoting Culture’ initiative. The initiative aims to enrich the reading community in the UAE and the Arab region as a whole, through financing the local translation and publishing industry and developing its printing and distribution mechanisms.

The agreement was signed by Saood Al Hosani, Acting Executive Director, Business Support Sector at DCT Abu Dhabi, and Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director of Emaar Properties, attended by Saeed Al Tunaiji, Director of the Publishing Department at DCT Abu Dhabi, and Ibrahim Al Hashmi, Executive Director of Corporate Services at Emaar Properties.

Saood Al Hosani, Acting Executive Director, Business Support Sector at DCT Abu Dhabi said: “We are delighted to launch the ‘Promoting Culture’ initiative in partnership with Emaar Properties, a widely-recognised world-class developer. This launch gives great impetus to the idea of the initiative, which aims to explore new horizons in the fields of publishing and cultural development. Through this platform, we will enable the private sector and institutions from outside the cultural branch to play an active role in enriching the cultural scene. We are currently concluding similar agreements with other interested community institutions.”

Ahmad Al Matrooshi said: “Our partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi reflects our commitment to supporting the cultural and creative scenes of the UAE. ‘Promoting Culture’ aims to encourage and enhance a passion for reading and knowledge among the various groups of society. The initiative also aligns with our focus on working with various cultural and educational institutions in the country to drive social development strategies at all levels.”

Abdulla Majed Al Ali, Acting Executive Director of the National Library Sector at DCT Abu Dhabi, added that signing this agreement with Emaar contributes to expanding the chances for collaboration with the private sector, which in turn supports cultural growth in society.

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