Let me share with you a story about how I discovered the amazing world of international recognition and its benefits for our culture.
It all started a few years ago when I first heard about NFT technology. At first, I was skeptical—how could these digital tokens relate to our rich cultural heritage? But the more I learned, the clearer it became how enormous the opportunities were for us.
Global Expansion of Our Culture
Imagine this: our beautiful Arab patterns, calligraphy, and miniatures can now be digitized and presented to the world as unique NFTs. I was amazed to see how the works of our talented artists resonated with art enthusiasts around the globe.
One day, I met a young calligrapher named Ahmed. He created a series of NFTs with traditional Arabic inscriptions, and they instantly became popular among collectors from Europe and America. “Now people around the world can experience the beauty of our script,” Ahmed proudly told me.
New Opportunities for Artists
I was struck by how NFTs open up new horizons for our creators. Artists who once struggled to find recognition can now directly connect with art lovers worldwide.
My niece Fatima, a talented artist, always dreamed of having her work seen beyond our city. Thanks to NFTs, her dream came true—her digital paintings are now in the collections of art enthusiasts from various countries. “Uncle,” she told me, “I feel like my art now belongs to the whole world.”
Preservation of Our Heritage
But the most important thing is the ability to preserve our cultural heritage for future generations. NFTs allow us to create digital copies of ancient artifacts, manuscripts, and architectural monuments.
Recently, I visited an exhibition in Dubai where NFT copies of rare manuscripts from our history were displayed. “Now these treasures will live forever in the digital world,” the curator explained to me. I was deeply moved to realize that our history will now be accessible to people worldwide.
Economic Benefits
We must also acknowledge the economic advantages. NFTs attract investment in our culture and art. Galleries in the Emirates sell digital works for hundreds of thousands of dollars, opening new opportunities for the development of our art market.
My friend Khalid, a gallery owner, told me, “Thanks to NFTs, collectors from all over the world are coming to us. It’s not just business—it’s cultural exchange.”
