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4/30/25, 1:32 PM Culture Summit Abu Dhabi explores impact of AI on culture, humanity
Additional discussions featured perspectives from jewellery designer Lama

Hourani, Dubai Opera's Paolo Petrocelli, and designer David Korins, who framed

disruption as a catalyst for innovation. Other sessions explored AI's role in

amplifying creativity rather than replacing it, with insights from Riyad Joucka,

Stephen King, Imad Mesdoua and Dr Patrick Noack.

The Summit also addressed the evolving relevance of museums and arts

institutions, the intellectual power of fashion, and non-human-centred design

thinking. Keynotes were delivered by Susan Buck-Morss, Glenn D. Lowry, Sir

William Sargent, and Iyad Rahwan.

Cultural performances included appearances by Ibrahim Maalouf, Kinan Azmeh

and Kyle Sanna, Angelique Kidjo, Qusai Al Mamari, and traditional Emirati groups

presenting Al-Ayyala and Al-Azi.

The Summit was hosted by DCT Abu Dhabi in partnership with UNESCO, The

Economist Impact, Google, the Design Museum, the Recording Academy, and

others. It reflects DCT Abu Dhabi's mission to preserve the emirate's cultural

heritage and foster creativity as a foundation for inclusive, sustainable global

progress.

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