Dubai to Host 2024 World Cities Culture Summit, a Milestone for Cultural Exchange
Dubai has secured the bid to host the prestigious 2024 World Cities Culture Summit (WCCS), marking a significant milestone as the first Middle Eastern city to host this global event. The announcement was made during this year’s summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, attended by a delegation from Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The World Cities Culture Summit serves as a vital platform for member cities of the World Cities Culture Forum to exchange groundbreaking ideas and best practices in cultural policymaking, underscoring the profound influence of culture on global cities and their residents. With over 40 cities worldwide, the World Cities Culture Forum is a leading international network shaping arts and culture policies, emphasizing culture’s pivotal role in societal and economic growth.
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Member of the Dubai Council, highlighted that hosting this summit aligns with Dubai’s vision to become a global cultural destination and a hub for knowledge-based creative industries. It solidifies Dubai’s role as a center for cultural dialogue and a catalyst for social and economic progress. The summit will bring together international cultural experiences, creative innovations, and scholarly research to envision the future of cities through culture and creativity.
Hala Badri, Director-General of Dubai Culture, emphasized that hosting the summit will establish a global network of relationships and foster cultural partnerships, enhancing Dubai’s global leadership. The event will provide a platform to exchange knowledge with global cultural leaders, experts, and specialists, driving innovative solutions for urban development through cultural and creative experiences.
The World Cities Culture Forum, established in 2012, has grown from eight global cities to 40 cities across six continents, collectively representing 172 million people. It enables policymakers to share research and intelligence, recognizing the crucial role of culture in future urban prosperity. Dubai’s membership in the forum, represented by Dubai Culture, underscores its commitment to cultural preservation and the promotion of creative talent on an international scale.
This significant achievement reinforces Dubai’s position as a dynamic cultural hub and a catalyst for global cultural exchange, aligning with its visionary goals for sustainable creative economy and knowledge-based growth.
