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and will continue to take, bold steps — from licensing reforms to talent development and
investments in cultural infrastructure — to lead the region in building an advanced creative

economy.

But this transformation requires more than tools. It demands a mindset. One that equips

creatives with the skills and organisations with the policy frameworks to thrive in the AI era.
Ensuring human creativity is safeguarded while fostering cross-sector investment in is
critical — from rethinking university curricula to supporting private sector innovation that

centres creatives, not just coders.

The UAE has strategically become a pioneering world leader in AI R&D investment,

governance, and global discourse while ensuring ethical and inclusive practices supporting
industry players. The upcoming Culture Summit 2025, with the theme ‘Culture for Humanity

and Beyond’ taking place in Abu Dhabi, is a testament to the UAE’s approach in a human-
centered creative economy.

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