CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Cultural Development Roots

Religion

education

leadership

child rising

media

what does religion have to do with cultural development roots?

Religion is a significant factor that can shape the values, norms, and attitudes of both national and social development. It plays a crucial role in influencing the way people think, behave, and interact with others in a society. Religion often provides moral and ethical guidelines that influence individuals' choices and actions.

what does Education have to do with cultural development roots?

Education is a key factor in shaping and influencing the culture of the individual and its upbringing. It is the way to raise students into thinking through the idea.

what does Leadership have to do with cultural development roots?

Leadership plays a role in cultural development by developing strategies, establishing cultural institutions, and influencing people. Leaders have the power to influence society with their words and actions.

what does Child raising have to do with cultural development roots?

Child raising is one of the most effective means to transfer culture. When children are young, they learn from their parents their religion, language, values, systems, and many more things.

what does Media have to do with cultural development roots?

Media impacts the behavior of people. It might be a direct or indirect influence on cultural development.

Factors Leading to UAE's Cultural Renaissance

Intellectual Links

Trade and Travel

The First Newspaper

Economic Boom

Cultural Movements

Infrastructure Development

Merchant-Intellectual Relationship

ntellectual links

Intellectual links refer to the connections between Emirati intellectuals and Arab and Muslim intellectuals, pioneers, and reformers. These connections through the exchange of ideas and intellectual discussions helped inspire and shape the cultural revival in the UAE.

Trade and travel

Trade and travel played a significant role in bringing external influences and cultural exchanges to the UAE. Delegations and commercial ships passing through the area on their journeys between Africa and India facilitated these connections.

the first newspape

The establishment of the first newspaper in the UAE called "Al Nikhi" in 1934 by Mesbih Bin Obaid Al Zahiri helped spread information and fostered intellectual discussions among the local population.

The economic boom

The economic boom at the beginning of the 20th century, based on the pearl trade and trade trips, contributed to the growth and development of arts, literature, and other cultural practices in the UAE.

Cultural Movements

The UAE had strong linkages with the cultural movement in Egypt and the Coast of the Levant. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 enhanced these connections, facilitating cultural exchanges and intellectual discussions between these regions.

Infrastructure Development

The opening of the desert road between Baghdad and Damascus in 1924 improved transportation and facilitated more connections between different regions. This infrastructure development played a significant role in bridging cultures and facilitating intellectual exchanges.

Merchant-Intellectual Relationship

The relationship between merchants and intellectual Arab pioneers in Bombay (now Mumbai) led to reforms undertaken by the pearl traders in the UAE. These reforms were evident in the establishment of the first schools, reflecting the growing importance of education and intellectual development during that time.

Cultural Establishments

Ministry of Culture, Youth and Society Development

National Council for Media

Emirates News Agency

Khor Dubai Cultural Project

Arabic Poetry House

The National Cultural Encyclopedia

Cultural Weeks

Zayed Book Award

Ministry of Culture, Youth and Society Development

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Society Development, established in 1975, aims to develop cultural life by establishing cultural centers throughout the UAE. These centers serve as hubs for cultural activities and events, fostering artistic expression, preservation of heritage, and enhancing cultural awareness.

The National Council for Media

publishes information in ten foreign languages to provide up-to-date insights on economic, political, social, and cultural developments.

Emirates News Agency

The Emirates News Agency aims to introduce distinctive journalistic services.

Khor Dubai Cultural Project

The Khor Dubai Cultural Project, established in 2008, focuses on promoting cultural interaction.

Arabic Poetry House

The Arabic Poetry House, established in 2008, is a cultural establishment dedicated to promoting Arabic poetry.

The National Cultural Encyclopedia

established in 2007, is a comprehensive resource that documents the cultural heritage of the UAE.

Cultural Weeks

Cultural Weeks are organized in many countries to achieve cultural interaction and promote cultural exchange.

Zayed Book Award

established in 2006, aims to raise the standard of culture by recognizing outstanding literary works.

Role of Cultural Establishments

Cultural establishments in the UAE played a significant role in expanding the scope of culture within the country. They embraced creative talents, created an environment conducive to their growth, and offered platforms for talented individuals to contribute to the cultural landscape of the UAE.

Cultural Challenges & Negative Effects

The year 2008 was pronounced as the year of identity by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

what does identity represent?

Identity represents the common feelings of the citizens who are tied together by blood, religion, relationships, history, language, customs, and traditions, which are considered the original factors in the initiation of nations.

in what was does identity unify?

Identity unifies the sense of belonging and loyalty to the nation, its history, and land.

Renaissance (Al Nahdda)

The literal translation is Rebirth (Born again)

 the movement from a specific way of ruling to another.