Culture Eclipses Coronavirus

• It has become clear that despite the highly restrictive environment created by the spread of COVID-19, the prospects and potential for the ongoing development of cultural activities has not diminished.
• By focusing on new media and the virtual world, cultural activities have served to stimulate interaction, boost morale, enhance positivity and ease the negative impacts of self-isolation.
• In facing Coronavirus, the UAE has demonstrated its commitment to sustaining cultural initiatives through targeted support, efficient institutions, a thriving cultural–creative sector and exceptional digital infrastructure.
• The expansion in the use of digital technologies to nurture cultural activities has served to extend their reach, especially among tech-savvy millennials.