The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's devoted entity for heritage, arts and culture, is marking the UAE Innovation Week from November 22 to 28 with a week-long programme of activities focuseded on supporting the spirit of innovative development and promoting the cultural scene of Dubai through talent advancement.

Among the highlights of Dubai Culture's involvement in the UAE Innovation Week consist of the launch of a virtual cultural platform, a children's imaginative workshop and the present of Art Lab that intends to promote ingenious thinking for imaginative solutions within the sector. More highlighting the achievements of Dubai in the cultural scene, Dubai Culture will also launch a book that highlights the insights and experiences of artists and other stakeholders who share the Emirate's accomplishments in cultivating an environment of creativity and cultural development.

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, stated: "The UAE Innovation Week is a powerful platform introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to build a strong foundation of ingenious thinking and creative methods to improve the quality of life for UAE residents and accomplish our Vision 2021 to be amongst the finest countries worldwide.".

"As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed observed, 'to produce authentic, significant, advantageous change, creativity should end up being an established culture.' Through our involvement in the UAE Innovation Week, we are revisiting the existing innovative landscape and implementing several strategic initiatives that will take advantage of the power of innovation to strengthen our cultural scene. The various activities are targeted at encouraging homeowners to take an active function in improving in the cultural landscape of Dubai and the UAE," Her Highness Sheikha Latifa added.

At the heart of Dubai Culture's participation in the UAE Innovation Week is the launch of a wise and vibrant virtual house for the innovative neighborhood, more details of which will be announced in the coming days. The launch of the effort on Nov. 23 will be complemented with the launch of the book on Dubai's innovative scene that works as an essential window into the opportunities in the city in addition to the advancement of various vibrant cultural initiatives.

On Nov. 23, Dubai Culture will partner with Dubai Design District (d3) and Rochester Institute of Technology to organise a children's 'Makey-Makey' workshop at d3, Building 7 from 3pm to 5.30 pm. Open for children from 4 to 12 years, 'MaKey MaKey' is an innovative kit that assists youngsters to turn anything into an electronic production.

The imaginative workshop will supply kids with activities that promote computational thinking and interactive design. By using 'Makey-Makey', they can turn daily materials into ingenious controllers. Entry is for 60 kids and those who are interested can sign up online at: www.dubaidesigndistrict.com.

Commenting on UAE Innovation Week, Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, Chief Operating Officer of d3, stated: "Innovation is the core of both d3 and design therefore taking part in Innovation Week by engaging with families and kids through bespoke interactive workshops like Makey-Makey is fundamentally essential as we, at d3, hope to unify the innovative neighborhood to ignite and motivate the innovators of the future.".

The Art Lab, will be held over two days in Al Serkal Avenue, on Nov. 25 and 26, to be attended by around 70 representatives of Dubai's imaginative sector including artists, gallerists, studios, federal government authorities and the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. It will talk about the obstacles presently faced by creatives in Dubai, prioritising the most immediate locations of requirement, prior to thinking about the opportunities best matched to government intervention. The Art Lab will be led by specialists through a detailed orientation to open up the entrepreneurial mind-set, inspiration briefing, visualisation workouts and brainstorming sessions.

Dubai Culture plays a pivotal function in driving awareness of and enhancing Emirati heritage and nationwide identity. It is dedicated to cultivating the cultural landscape of Dubai by developing on the Emirate's rich heritage, and by supporting and promoting skill. The diverse activities of Dubai Culture all-year-round are aimed at encouraging intercultural dialogue and supporting efforts that enrich the neighborhood.