Ethiopian Delegation Explores Collaboration Opportunities with Dubai Culture
Dubai, The Gulf Observer: A high-ranking delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia recently visited the headquarters of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral collaboration, exchanging expertise, and gaining insights into Dubai Culture’s successful governance models and innovative practices. The visit aimed to adopt best-in-class standards and practices in institutional performance, innovation, and comprehensive development.
This initiative is part of the broader UAE-Ethiopia bilateral cooperation framework, which focuses on government modernization and development. The partnership involves the Government Knowledge Exchange Office and the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government.
During the meeting, officials from Dubai Culture provided the delegation with a detailed overview of the Authority’s digital transformation platforms, smart systems, and innovative AI-powered solutions designed to enhance the delivery of cultural and artistic programs. The delegation was also introduced to Dubai Culture’s virtual tours, which offer unique educational and cultural experiences while fostering engagement with the local creative scene.
A key highlight of the visit was the discussion of Dubai Culture’s ongoing efforts to nurture a thriving and sustainable creative environment. The delegation learned about initiatives to empower youth and talented individuals, including participation in events through the Sikka platform and strategic projects aimed at positioning Dubai as a global hub for the creative economy by 2026.
The Ethiopian delegation, which included Asmamaw Mengistu, Head of Urbanisation Study and Legal Framework Preparation Desk at the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure; Biruk Nidaw, CEO of the Federal Digital Civil Service Committee; Yitagesu Desalegn, Deputy Director General at the Artificial Intelligence Institute; and Teferi Dejene, Head of Planning Service at the State Agency for Civil Service and Refugees and Returnees Service, engaged in productive discussions with key Dubai Culture leaders. These discussions focused on developing cultural exchange programs, implementing the Sikka platform in Ethiopia, and leveraging Dubai Culture’s expertise to enhance cultural tourism in Ethiopia’s cultural centers and museums.
