Creative Industries (CI) are gaining recognition as an important generator of jobs, knowledge, and economic prosperity. The World Bank Group estimates that the creative industry contributes as much as 7% to global GDP, with an expected growth rate of about 10% a year. The consultancy group McKinsey sees the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) as the region where the industry is currently growing most.

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