Dubai Culture and Dubai Health have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to embed art into healthcare settings across the emirate, aiming to enhance patient wellbeing and strengthen the role of creativity in public health.
The agreement was witnessed by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, and signed by Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, and Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health.
The MoU activates the ‘Art for Good – Health Pillar’ initiative, which will incorporate art and human-centred design into hospitals and healthcare facilities. The goal is to create emotionally supportive environments that foster healing and reflect Dubai’s vision for a high quality of life.
The initiative supports the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and the Dubai Social Agenda 33, which focus on advancing public health, family cohesion, and social wellbeing. It also opens new avenues for artists and creatives to contribute to healthcare-focused projects.
Hala Badri emphasised the value of integrating arts into everyday life, noting that creative expression plays a vital role in both emotional resilience and social cohesion.
“Art becomes a vital tool of emotional support and recovery, creating healing environments that care for both body and spirit,”
she said.
Dr. Amer Sharif described the initiative as a model for inter-agency collaboration that places people at the centre of healthcare innovation.
“Holistic care includes mental and emotional wellbeing,”
he said.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to enriching the healing journey through culture.”
Both entities will work jointly to implement, evaluate, and expand the initiative, reaffirming Dubai’s position as a forward-thinking city where creativity and wellbeing go hand in hand.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
