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11/23/23, 3:56 PM Dubai Culture and Watani Al Emarat sign MoU to strengthen national identity - Eye of Riyadh

Dubai Culture and Watani Al Emarat sign MoU to strengthen national identity

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Watani Al Emarat
Foundation to enhance mutual collaboration, exchange knowledge and expertise, and develop joint research projects that

spread awareness of Emirati history and culture. The collaboration also aims to organise a series of educational and training
programmes to promote authentic Emirati heritage and values. This MoU aligns with the commitment of both parties to
preserve and instill national identity in the community and contribute to spreading concepts and foundations supporting
national loyalty and citizenship values in society.

The MoU reflects the keenness of Dubai Culture and Watani Al Emarat Foundation to achieve Dubai's visions and aspirations

by exchanging best practices and institutional experiences. It also emphasises the activation of communication and
collaboration channels, confirming their strategic partnership and integrated efforts to raise the quality of life and instill a
culture of national loyalty in future generations.

The MoU outlines the roles of both parties, allowing Watani Al Emarat Foundation to utilise the Dubai Public Library branches,

Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children, and the Authority’s museums and heritage sites to organise lectures, seminars, activities,
educational workshops, and training sessions aiming to spread knowledge and awareness of the country's culture and history.
The collaboration also involves developing innovative means to preserve national identity, introducing heritage, customs, and
traditions, and encouraging their adherence. The MoU also outlines cooperation in preparing and implementing qualitative and
educational programmes related to the country’s union and participating in enriching the national events hosted by the

Authority’s facilities and assets.

Muna Faisal Algurg, CEO of the Culture & Heritage Sector at Dubai Culture, affirmed that the partnership with Watani Al
Emarat Foundation reflects the Authority's efforts to consolidate national identity in the hearts of future generations, preserve
heritage, and expand the presence of Emirati culture worldwide as well as Dubai Culture’s commitment to the 'Principles of

the 50' that promote the values of cultural respect and national identity through openness and tolerance, stating: “Through its
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