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promoting cultural awareness and unlocking sustainable tourism opportunities across
continents.During her participation in the festival, Shaikha Al Nowais announced an international
initiative titled “Musical Villages Across Continents,” set to officially launch in 2026. The initiative
aims to establish creative community centres in both Africa and Latin America to nurture local
musical talent, promote cultural exchange, and encourage the creative economy in both rural
and urban communities, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Al Nowais participated in a high-level roundtable discussion titled ‘Transatlantic Rhythms for
Peace: Advancing Advocacy and Policy Strategies for International Connections.’ It brought
together ministers and international policymakers from Africa, Latin America, and Asia to discuss
the growing role of music tourism as a tool for cultural diplomacy, peace-building, and equitable
development. Participants included M'pambia Musanga Didier, Minister of Tourism of
the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Yussif Issaka Jajah, Deputy Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Creative Arts of the Republic of Ghana.

On the sidelines of her participation in the festival, Shaikha Al Nowais visited the Kimbanguist
Symphony Orchestra School, where she met with young musicians and learned about
the school’s training and arts academic programmes.

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