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UAE's Cultural and Creative Economy
The United Arab Emirates is working to establish the cultural and creative industries as a vital part of its integrated economy through investment, financing, and supporting talents in sectors such as publishing, cinema, gaming, design, and content production. Secondly, Dubai has maintained its global position by attracting foreign direct investment projects in these sectors, receiving 754 projects in 2025 valued at $3.756 billion, which created more than 19,000 new jobs. The publishing sector experienced notable growth, with book sales increasing by 97% on the first day of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, and the UAE market issued over 100,000 permits for book trading in 2025. The cinema industry achieved revenues exceeding 734 million AED, while digital gaming revenues reached 2.7 billion AED, with 552 new games classified. Efforts to support talents and develop infrastructure continue, including the launch of financial and grant programs by the government to boost cultural production. The design sector aims to increase student involvement, project development, and international event participation by 2033.
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