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Arab cities shaping cultural influence
The article discusses the transformation of Arab cities into influential agents with cultural and diplomatic clout, reflecting their ability to build relationships, attract the world, create images and symbols, and impact the international agenda. The text highlights examples of how cities have developed their roles in politics and culture, such as Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Rabat, Alexandria, Asilah, Beirut, Amman, and Cairo, illustrating how each has invested in areas like knowledge, sports, culture, art, and heritage to strengthen their global presence. It emphasizes that culture has become an integral part of the cities' diplomatic infrastructure, and that today they possess the capacity to craft an international identity. The importance of balancing internal legitimacy with external emergence is underlined, transforming the city into a new "embassy" that contributes to shaping both national and international images. Additionally, a proposed index is introduced to measure the diplomatic power of Arab cities, encompassing seven dimensions: identity, cultural capital, international presence, institutional capabilities, economic attractiveness, human capital, and the need to consider social legitimacy within the city.
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