The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development hosts a UAE-Caribbean Cultural Evening Noura Al Kaabi: The UAE-Caribbean Cooperation Forum enables inter-cultural exchange and builds cultural and creative collaborations. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development hosts UAE-Caribbean cultural evening as part of the UAE-Caribbean Cooperation Forum, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Economy and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Held at the Etihad Museum, the event will be attended by more than 100 government officials, business leaders and decision makers from the UAE and the Caribbean. Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, noted that the UAE is keen to strengthen its cultural and creative collaborations with the Caribbean countries and highlight the value of inter-cultural exchange. "The UAE-Caribbean Cooperation Forum is an important platform to support participation in arts and culture. It also highlights the importance of intercultural exchange to shape a vibrant cultural ecosystem between both countries.

The Forum creates opportunities for cultural, artistic and creative joint collaborations among youth.”, said Al Kaabi. Al-Kaabi said, “Strengthening cultural relations between people of the Caribbean countries and the UAE will contribute to the development of bilateral trade and economic opportunities through cultural diplomacy.” She further confirmed the UAE’s aspiration of introducing its culture, arts and heritage to the people of the Caribbean countries. The evening will include traditional music performances, Islamic art shows, an exhibition showcasing award winning works from Al Burda, culinary experiences from an Emirati and a Caribbean chef, and traditional Caribbean dances.

The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development works on enriching the cultural ecosystem of the United Arab Emirates through supporting the country's cultural, arts and heritage institutions, providing a platform for talent and innovation in the various forms of arts and culture, and promoting intercultural exchanges and dialogues. MCKD supports its strategic operators in the culture sector to deliver dynamic productions and experiences which reflect the UAE's flourishing, multi-layered cultural landscape on a national and international scale.