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The Higher Committee of the Al Quoz Creative Zone Development Project held a meeting presided over by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Dubai Culture and Member of the Dubai Council to review the Projects progress and achievements in its first year.As part of the meeting the Committee also set its priorities for the next phase to enhance the emirates competitiveness and ensure the completion of the Project in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to establish Dubai as the global capital of the creative economy a preferred destination for talent and the worlds best city to live and work in.New membersThe Projects Higher Committee announced that it has been expanded to include three new members representing Dubai Police Digital Dubai Authority and the Government of Dubai Media Office. The decision seeks to ensure the participation of a wider set of relevant government entities who will support the implementation of the Projects plan.During the meeting HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed highlighted the importance of the Project in enhancing Dubais status as a leading destination for talent from all over the world. We will continue to strengthen our efforts to enhance the emirates position as a global creative hub that develops innovative and inspiring creative projects. We have been studying various international best practices for the establishment of creative zones and we aim to make the Al Quoz Creative Zone an exceptional model for a creative zone in line with our leaderships vision.Her Highness expressed her appreciation for the efforts being undertaken to implement the initiative. We appreciate the efforts of all our partners and their dedication to ensure this Project is implemented using innovative methods in accordance with the highest standards.The meeting was attended by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer Director-General Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority RTA Vice Chairman of the Committee His Excellency Lieutenant-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police His Excellency Dawoud Al Hajri Director General of Dubai Municipality His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism DET Director General of Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Her Excellency Hala Badri Director General of Dubai Culture His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori Director General of Digital Dubai Her Excellency Mona Al Marri Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office GDMO and His Excellency Hesham Abdullah Al Qassim CEO of Wasl Asset Management Group Wasl AMG. Commenting on the occasion His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer Director-General Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority RTA Vice Chairman of the Committee said What has been achieved in Al Quoz Creative Zone in the last year is a crucial step towards realising the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to transform Dubai into a global capital for innovation and an attractive hub for talent from all over the world. This will help transform the Zone into an artistic and cultural destination for tourists from the UAE and abroad. RTA will add creative and aesthetic touches to public transport and flexible mobility vehicles and infrastructure so that they will be in harmony with the beautiful design of the zone.HE Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police praised the launch of the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to transform Dubai into a global destination for creativity and the capital of the creative economy by 2025 an objective that reflects the vision of His Highness to ensure Dubais future economy relies on sustainable knowledge and creativity.Lt. Gen. Al Marri also praised His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai for endorsing the Al Quoz Creative Zone Project which aims to establish an integrated creative community that responds to the needs of local and international talent and creative business owners seeking to invest in various fields of the creative economy.The Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police commended HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for strengthening the creative ecosystem in the emirate and enhancing its position as an international and regional hub for the creative economy. He further highlighted Her Highnesss exceptional efforts to realise Dubais vision of creating a vibrant and sustainable creative ecosystem for local and global talent.Lt. Gen Al Marri highlighted Dubai Polices keenness to support the Al Quoz Creative Zone Project through several initiatives that will contribute to enhancing the creative ecosystem in the emirate. He also reiterated Dubai Polices readiness to provide a safe and secure environment for creators and creative business owners in the Zone and ensure the highest security at its major art and cultural events.HE Hala Badri Director General of Dubai Culture said that since its launch the Project was being developed in accordance with a 100-day plan that was approved by the Higher Committee in its first meeting after its formation. The initiative to develop the Al Quoz Creative Zone is part of the framework of achieving the objectives of the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum which seeks to establish Dubai as the global capital of the creative economy. The Project has witnessed great interest from all partners since its launch reflected in the various steps that have been taken so far.
