Emirates News Agency – Dubai Culture launches the first phase of “Schools of Life” in Dubai Public Libraries

DUBAI, June 15 / WAM / Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, “Dubai Culture”, launched the first phase of the “Schools of Life” project in Dubai’s public libraries, starting this month until the end of 2022, in line with vision for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to promote the active cultural movement in the emirate to make it the first destination for cultural and creative talents from around the world, and “Schools of Life The project is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at building cultural, creative and life skills for all members of the community in Dubai, both citizens and residents, by offering an innovative educational environment that hosts a series of interactive workshops characterized by by pedagogical graduation. to achieve professionalism, which is held by “Dubai Culture” in Dubai’s public libraries throughout the year. The first phase of the project focuses on three libraries in Dubai: Al Safa Art and Design Library, Al Twar Library and Al Mankhool Library.

Eman Al Hammadi, Director of the Libraries Affairs Department in charge of Dubai Culture, said: “By activating the ‘Schools of Life’ project, we strive to raise Dubai’s public libraries in line with the highest international standards adopted in this field. , by offering innovative educational and interactive programs in life skills and art.This project aims to build cultural, artistic, creative and life skills that contribute to creating a positive change for the individual and society, by providing a supportive environment for growth of talent and stimulate active participation of all members of society by making culture accessible to all of them.To make Dubai a global center of culture, an incubator for creativity, a forum for talent and to support the growth of cultural and creative industries in the emirate to improve its economic and cultural returns. ”

Throughout the month of June, Al Twar Library, Al Safa Library of Art and Design and Al Mankhool Library offer a rich program of interactive workshops covering the areas of storytelling, creative writing, language learning, crafts and visual arts, business skills, self-development and relationship building and many more. other skills programs, with the need for. Participants must be members of Dubai Public Libraries.

Khawla bin Fahd, Director of the Life Schools Project at Dubai Culture, said: “We are pleased that our libraries are an incubator hosting a series of workshops and educational and interactive activities aimed at different age groups with the aim of enriching their intellectual, creative and cultural inventory, especially as this project is characterized by its long-term continuity and diversity.The specialized topics it deals with, which helps to strengthen the relationship between community members and libraries such as knowledge, education and entertainment destinations on the same time.

Dubai Culture is committed to supporting and preserving the creative talents of the Emirati and its inhabitants and to attracting creators in various arts and cultural fields from around the world to study, live and work in Dubai; to offer them a rich platform for growth and prosperity in one of the most coveted and ambitious destinations in the world.