Dubai: A long-term cultural residence visa for artists was launched in Dubai - in a first in the world.
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the initiative as he endorsed the new Dubai Cultural Vision.
Attending a meeting at the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), Shaikh Mohammed said that the step would promote the Emirate as a cultural beacon in the world, a destination for leading world artists and incubator of budding talents.
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) President Shaikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the meeting during which the new vision was unveiled.