Dubai:Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has entered into a collaboration with CLIO Oasis Project Management Services L.L.C. to enhance cooperation in the cultural and arts sectors. The partnership was formalized during the 31st International Symposium on Electronic/Emerging Art (ISEA2026 Dubai), underscoring a commitment to artistic innovation and the integration of creativity, technology, and society.
According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed by Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Arts, Design and Literature Sector at Dubai Culture, and Massimiliano Suglia, Founder of CLIO Desert Park. The signing ceremony was attended by notable figures including Andrea Pirlo, Italian Football Legend and CLIO Ambassador, among others.
The partnership aims to foster opportunities for Emirati and UAE-based artists, promote public engagement in the arts, and facilitate inclusion and human connection. It supports Dubai Culture's mission to position Dubai as a global cultural hub and incubator for creativity by establishing a framework for cultural, artistic, educational, and community initiatives.
The agreement will explore various collaborative activities such as artist talks, workshops, and participatory experiences linked to Dubai Culture platforms including Dubai Art Season and SIKKA Art and Design Festival. The collaboration further seeks to provide artists with avenues to engage audiences and share their creative expressions.
The alignment of this partnership with the ISEA2026 Dubai symposium theme 'ELYAH Constellating Place, Data, and Identity' emphasizes its dedication to interdisciplinary exchange and community participation. Educational and community initiatives will also be developed, engaging with schools and universities to broaden access to cultural experiences.
Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships in building a creative ecosystem that nurtures talent and fosters meaningful projects. Massimiliano Suglia expressed the partnership's vision of creating connections between art, place, and community, aiming to inspire future generations and contribute to Dubai's cultural landscape.