Dubai Culture Earns Middle East & North Africa Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise Award
International program recognizing institutions that place knowledge and creativity at the heart of their growth
Dubai, UAE, 28 October 2025: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has been awarded the Middle East & North Africa Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) award during the 2025 edition of the awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates organizations that excel in transforming knowledge and expertise into sustainable value while advancing innovation-driven practices.
The Authority earned this accolade after a rigorous evaluation by international experts and the documentation of its leading practices, underscoring its leadership in applying forward-thinking strategies. This milestone reflects and reinforces Dubai Culture’s mission to reinforce the emirate’s position as a global hub for creativity.
Dubai Culture excelled across all MIKE evaluation criteria through its commitment to institutional excellence, the development of a knowledge-based cultural ecosystem, talent empowerment, and the creation of spaces that inspire collaboration. Strong strategic partnerships at both local and international levels, along with tailored, innovative solutions for stakeholders, have further strengthened its reputation and global standing.
Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, affirmed that receiving the MIKE award reflects the Authority’s commitment to embracing innovative practices as a core pillar of its strategy. She said: “This award is a valuable addition to our record of achievements, highlighting our ability to deliver pioneering solutions and services that drive continuous improvement. It strengthens Dubai’s cultural and creative ecosystem while fostering an environment that empowers creators across disciplines, reinforcing our competitiveness on the regional and global stage.”
The MIKE Award is recognized worldwide as one of the foremost distinctions in knowledge management and innovation, drawing strong competition from leading institutions and organizations across various sectors.
Curating Culture
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority was launched on 8th March 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The Authority enables and develops the cultural and creative sectors in the emirate as the custodian entity, based on its cultural responsibility towards Dubai and to help define it in both a local and global context.
Under the leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, the Authority is committed to enriching the cultural scene of the emirate, firmly rooted in the heritage of the United Arab Emirates. It is working on building bridges of constructive dialogue between various civilizations and cultures to enhance Dubai’s position as a global center for art and culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent.
The Authority is also committed to reviving Dubai’s history and highlighting the image of its contemporary cultural fabric through a series of innovative cultural initiatives, events and projects, as well as the cultural, historical and heritage assets it sponsors. This includes the management of five of the city’s notable heritage monuments, six museums, and eight branches of Dubai Public Libraries.
