1、2024 Impact ReportCreativeDubai:Navigating Tomorrows Creative LandscapeProduced by:Supported by:Supported by:Produced by:CreativeDubai2024 Impact ReportS cope of the CCI and Global Context 12Stakeholder Recommendations 106The Future State 66153Dubais Cultural and Creative Industries 26Dubais Creativ

2、e Sector Growth Hotspots 9224ContentsThe creative sector serves as a significant economic driver on a global scale,comprising approximately 3.1%of the worlds economy,with a total estimated revenues of USD2.3 trillion.Leading nations in this sector include China,the USA,Italy,Hong Kong,and Germany,wi

3、th substantial exports of creative goods and services amounting to billions annually.In the MENA region,the United Arab Emirates emerges as a key player,boasting the largest creative sector based on the export of creative goods and services valued at USD 13.7 billion.Other notable contributors in th

4、e region include Egypt,Lebanon,Saudi Arabia,and Tunisia,underscoring the growing importance of the creative economy in driving economic growth and cultural exchange worldwide.Dubais Creative SectorAccording to The Dubai Framework for Cultural Statistics(based on the UNESCO Framework for Cultural Sta

5、tistics),Dubais creative sectors made a significant contribution of AED 21.9 billion(USD 6 billion)in 2022,comprising 4.6%of the citys total GDP.The thriving industry also plays a crucial role in employment,providing opportunities for 175,727 individuals.Design and Creative Services lead the pack in

6、 GDP contribution among the various sub-sectors,while Audio-Visual and Interactive Media are the fastest-growing segments.Fueling Dubais creative landscape is a vibrant spirit of entrepreneurship,with small and micro enterprises dominating the scene,accounting for 79.9%of all for-profit creative sec