{
  "id": 18133387,
  "title": "How UAE plans to boost arts through philanthropy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/how-uae-plans-to-boost-arts-through-philanthropy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T13:53:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/how-uae-plans-to-boost-arts-through-philanthropy-1.500736010"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi: Leading figures from the arts and business sectors have called for increased private philanthropy to bolster the UAE's cultural future. Speaking at a discussion organized by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) as it marks its 30th anniversary, Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi and Badr Jafar highlighted the importance of long-term funding, public participation, and greater transparency in supporting emerging talent and ensuring the country's creative industries continue to thrive. Jafar stressed that philanthropy should be viewed as an investment in the nation's future, emphasizing the need to demonstrate the value of cultural initiatives and provide opportunities for diverse contributors.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: Can private philanthropy play a bigger role in shaping the UAE’s cultural future? Leading figures from the arts and business sectors have called for stronger partnerships, long-term funding and greater public participation to support emerging talent and ensure the country’s creative industries continue to flourish. The call came during a discussion organised by the Abu Dhabi Music &…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}