Revue Algérienne de la Communication
Volume 27, Numéro 1, Pages 103-115
2025-06-01

Role Of Art And Communication In Social Development Among Creative And Cultural Spaces In The United Arab Emirates

Authors : Almubarak Tayseer . Khalfan Wafa . Alzaraa Nada .

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between art, communication, and social development within creative and cultural spaces in the UAE. It explores how art and culture serve as catalysts for community engagement, social cohesion, while also considering the role of communication in shaping public perception and participation. The purpose of this research is to explore how art and communication contribute to social development within creative and cultural spaces in the UAE by examining their role in community engagement and cultural public participation. Through qualitative interviews with professionals from four art centers in the UAE, the study investigates how communication strategies influence the accessibility and impact of artistic and cultural initiatives. The findings highlight both the opportunities and challenges faced by these creative and cultural institutions in contributing to social development in the UAE.

Keywords

Social development ; UAE ; Art ; Communication ; Creative Spaces