Dubai Culture strengthens cultural exchange with Chile and Peru

Press release

Published November 24th, 2011 - 08:40 GMT

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

The senior management of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, met with His Excellency Jean-Paul Tarud-Kuborn, Ambassador of Chile, and His Excellency Romulo Acurio, Consul General of the Republic of Peru, to strengthen cultural exchange between the UAE and the two countries.

Dr. Salah Al Qassim, Consultant to the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, met with both the Ambassadors on separate occasions to discuss and pave the way for future artistic and cultural projects, art events, exhibitions, and potential exchange programmes in partnership with Dubai Culture.

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority is committed to creating opportunities and encouraging international contacts for Emirati artists, as well as facilitating exchange of ideas by providing them the opportunity to work alongside international artists, to reiterate the city’s position as a truly global, artistic destination.

Background Information

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) Was Launched on March 8, 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Uae Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Dubai Culture Plays a Critical Part in Achieving the Vision of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2021 of Establishing the City as Vibrant, Global Arabian Metropolis That Shapes Culture and Arts in the Region and the World.