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Dubai Culture Authority Announces New Creative Grants to Support Independent Artists and Design Startups

A new funding initiative announced by the Dubai Culture Authority is designed to bolster the emirate's growing creative economy by providing targeted financial backing for local design studios, galleries, and cultural tech ventures.
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