Page 59 - UAE Ministry of Culture PR REPORT

Page 59 - UAE Ministry of Culture PR REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2025

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9/22/25, 11:59 AM Ministry of Culture launches ‘Path of Creativity’ program to train and employ Emiratis in cultural and creative industries
The initiative is designed to connect Emirati creatives with job opportunities that align with their skills and
expertise, ensuring their talents are fully utilised while strengthening the contribution of the cultural and
creative industries to the nation’s economy. By establishing direct communication channels between
creatives and private sector institutions, the program seeks to streamline the employment process and

foster collaborations across various creative fields.

Additionally, the program aims to develop the professional skills of creatives by providing specialised
training and qualification programs that help them adapt to different work environments. The initiative
also seeks to encourage creatives to participate in international projects, exhibitions, and programs that

enhance their presence on the global stage.

As part of this program, the Ministry of Culture will place up to 300 interns annually across various fields,
including music, photography, fine arts, publishing, library sciences, gaming, graphic and architectural
design, technology, media, and the broader creative economy. These one-year paid internships will
provide hands-on training, enabling trainees to contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects and

initiatives.

The Ministry of Culture affirmed its commitment to nurturing Emirati talent by providing a stimulating
training environment that enables trainees to contribute to the sustainable development journey and
enhance the role of the cultural and creative industries as a fundamental pillar for achieving the ‘UAE

Vision 2030,’ which aims to build a diversified and sustainable economy based on knowledge and
innovation.

The program will commence in the third quarter of 2025 with 50 interns, expand to 100 interns in the
fourth quarter, and conclude in September 2026.

In 2024, the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with ‘Nafis,’ successfully facilitated the employment of

485 male and female UAE citizens through the ‘Creatives for Employment’ program.

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