DTCM supports culture and arts forum

The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has extended its support to the Dubai Culture and Arts Forum which runs until August 31, offering diverse activities to the residents and visitors of the emirate.

Besides a main sponsor, the department is providing venues for different programmes at the Heritage and Village Village in Al Shindagha and Hatta Heritage Village in addition to Media and PR support and event promotion through its network of Visitors Information Bureaus (VIBs) and DTCM website www.dubaitourism.ae.

Salem Al Youha, general coordinator of Dubai Culture and Arts Forum, said the eight-weeks programme offers opportunities to residents and visitors to learn more about the UAE culture through theatre, cinema, fine arts, science & literature, traditional music and heritage.

Organised by Dubai Cultural Council (DCC), this is the first-of-its-kind event in the UAE. This has been organised in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote UAE's rich heritage, art and culture among the local youth.

Through the forum, the DCC aims to promote Dubai as a cultural destination by preserving and promoting its rich local heritage. The event is also supported by Sultan Al Owais Cultural Foundation, Juma Al Majid Center for Culture and Heritage, The Cultural and Scientific Association, among others. Anwar Al Hanai, DTCM manager Heritage Village , The activities at the two DTCM-operated heritage sites include making and exhibiting handicraft that are part of the cultural heritage of the UAE.