UzDaily, 01 February 2026, Uzbekistan

The presentation highlighted that the creative economy is becoming a key driver of growth worldwide, accounting for 3 to 7 percent of global GDP. In Uzbekistan, the sector contributed 3.7 percent of GDP in 2024, equivalent to 56.8 trillion soums, with export volumes reaching US$770.6 million. Over 319,000 people are employed in this sphere. The country’s potential is further strengthened by its y…

Abu Dhabi Media Office, 31 January 2026, United Arab Emirates

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of a pioneering art customs duty waiver programme that will position the emirate as one of the world’s most trusted and forward-looking destinations for the long-term placement, conservation, and exhibition of high-value artworks. The initiative is established as a framework that prioritises governance, leg…

Kwedu News, 31 January 2026, Zimbabwe

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has announced an immediate reduction in registration and clearance fees for artists and creative organisations, in a move aimed at easing the cost of doing business within the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).

ANTARA News, 31 January 2026, Indonesia

Indonesia’s creative economy has become a new engine of national growth, supported by rising investment, job creation, and policy backing under President Prabowo Subianto’s 2025 development plan, the creative economy minister said.

Radio Republik Indonesia, 31 January 2026, Indonesia

The Indonesian government is utilizing international cultural diplomacy to strengthen national culture and encourage equitable historical recovery, as evidenced in a meeting between Minister of Culture Fadli Zon and the Netherlands' Minister of Education, Culture and Science, Gouke Moes, during the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).

European Commission, 30 January 2026, International

The expert subgroup was established in 2023 as a follow-up to the EU action plan against trafficking in cultural goods, adopted by the European Commission in December 2022.