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9/22/25, 11:59 AM Ministry of Culture launches ‘Path of Creativity’ Programme to train, employ Emiratis in cultural, creative industries – UAE Busines…
Additionally, the programme 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 programme, 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 programme 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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