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9/22/25, 12:00 PM Ministry of Culture launches ‘Path of Creativity’ Program to train and employ Emiratis in Cultural and Creative industries - Middle E…
Ministry of Culture launches ‘Path of Creativity’
Program to train and employ Emiratis in Cultural

and Creative industries

September 21, 2025

In collaboration with ‘Nafis,’ General Women’s Union, and UAE Media Council

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The Ministry of Culture – in collaboration with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council
‘Nafis,’ the General Women’s Union, and UAE Media Council – is set to launch ‘Path of
Creativity’ program, aimed at supporting citizens seeking employment in the cultural and
creative industries. The program will be hosted at the Maqam Council in Al Ain City on 25
September 2025, bringing together federal and local entities as well as private sector
companies.

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.

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