During her visit to the exhibition in Dubai Design District (May 17 – 27), Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), appreciated the intellectual and artistic diversity and richness mirrored in the projects of Zayed University (ZU) college graduates, which have been presented at the ShowCACE 2021 exhibition organized by the ZU College of Arts and Creativity (CACE).

During her trip, she was joined by Khalid Al Khazraji, Vice-President of ZU; Professor Clayton MacKenzie, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of ZU; Kevin Badni, Dean of the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises; and Alanood Bukhammas, Dean of the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises, Graphic Design teachers from ZU, and student representation from every major. Badri praised the achievement of the college's female graduates in art and design, who finished 66 projects from the four majors (animation, graphic design, interior design, and visual arts).

“The displayed works symbolize the students' artistic and creative experiences, which are marked by thinking and innovation in their university graduation projects,” she added.

“Their works also show creative maturity, owing to the extensive training and guided research which the students received due to the endeavors of experienced academic cadres at the university. I hope that such a show will be the start of a successful career in the creative field for them.

“We are dedicated to supporting these young talents, highlighting them, and assisting them in becoming a part of a bright future for the emirate's creative industries to accomplish our dream of boosting Dubai's position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, a flourishing hub for talent, and a global capital for the creative industries.” “Such works demonstrate that the artistic and creative revolution in Dubai and the UAE is advancing at a rapid pace toward excellence locally, regionally, and globally,” she said.

“We are happy once again to host an extraordinary exhibition of works by ZU's students of the College of the Arts and Creative Enterprises,” said Khadija Al Bastaki, Executive Director of Dubai Design District (d3). We are sincerely committed to enabling the young as the region's heartbeat of design, home to thousands of talented minds. Students are a key part of what makes our country unique, but we will continue to push our business sector to investigate ways to strengthen relationships with academics to unlock some of the most fascinating up-and-coming potentials. This is significant since our knowledge-based economy's future depends on youngsters.

“We will keep working with our key partners to solidify the Emirate's position as a worldwide creative centre, under the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy,” she said. The future seems promising for the upcoming generation of talent depending upon the quality of craftsmanship and ingenuity displayed.” Previously, on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (May 21), Badri stated, "At Dubai Culture, we are committed to fostering talents in the emirate and promoting diverse cultures as a motor for comprehensive economic development and growth, which contributes to reinforcing Dubai's status as a leading hub and incubator for numerous human cultures, and also a preferred cosmopolitan destination."

“We are motivated by the aspiration of our wise leadership, which delivers more than 190 nationalities with such a framework on which to live peacefully,  with love, and prosperity, and we are inspired by the heritage of the late founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who ingrained love values and promoted a culture of harmonious coexistence in the UAE since its union.”

She emphasized that Dubai Culture, as one of the key contributors to the UAE Soft Power Strategy, will keep working to strengthen the emirate's unique cultural identity, forge unique international partnerships, and harness the energy of those collaborations to strengthen the Emirate's footprint on the global cultural map. Badri further stated that Dubai Culture is "dedicated to establishing cultural and creative initiatives that strengthen cultural connections." The Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity was approved by UNESCO in 2001, and the UN General Assembly recognized May 21 as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in 2002.

On May 18, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) also observes International Museum Day. During this year's festivities, held under the theme "The Future of Museums: Recover and Recreate," the Authority offered free admission to its museums throughout Dubai, reaffirming the significance of museums as significant cultural monuments that bind society members with the UAE's rich history and heritage, strengthening their linkage with the country's past. Muna Faisal Algurg, Director of the Museums Department and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Culture & Heritage Sector at Dubai Culture, emphasized the significance of celebrating International Museum Day in make people aware among social groups of the relevance of museums as pioneering cultural and educational attractions.

Rising globalization and the settlement of diverse migrant communities have changed Dubai into a melting pot of diverse ethnicities, giving rise to a cosmopolitan culture in line with many other global cities. For example, the Emirate's futuristic architecture, which is a key component in the process of urbanizing Dubai, has resulted in derivative phrases that iconize Dubai as the world centre of trailblazing, ultramodern, and cutting-edge structures.