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World's First Long-Term Cultural Visa

" His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum , the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, formally launched the cultural visa category while chairing a meeting for the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, and also approved a new strategic plan to turn the vision of Dubai as a cultural hub into a reality , " thus reported by the Gulf News  two (2) days ago. The City of Gold through its visionary leader desires to "attract artists, authors and innovators to firmly establish Dubai as an incubator or the arts". According to Wikipedia,    'culture'  is an "umbrella term which encompasses the social behavior, and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities and habits of the individuals in these groups." Lexico.com defines 'culture' as "the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively." His Highne

Entrepreneurs Hub

The "Youth Hub" , an initiative by the Federation Youth Authority, was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday, 4 September 2019. According to Gulf News , "it will be the largest open trade incubator in trade centers, markets, airports, cultural and tourist facilities in the state". This is open to young entrepreneurs who are in the age group of 18 to 35 years old. They are privileged to set up their businesses in six (6) months subject to renewal in the country's most profitable spaces. They are very blessed to be provided with free spaces as the primary challenge in starting a business is the high cost of space rental. Normally a tenancy contract is required, and one cannot have without sufficient money to pay for that. There is also a space size requirement for different trade activities. Added to the free spaces are key services and facil