“The “UAE Cultural Index” initiative, which includes the most influential cultural factors prevailing in the UAE society, is one of the most important cultural projects by the Ministry since 2008. This is due to the fact that it is considered an efficient reference in drawing strategic cultural plans, in line with the vision of the UAE 2021.”, said His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. Sheikh Nahyan further assured that the UAE was ranked third in 2015 in competitiveness of the national cultural index, which reflects the role of culture in the comprehensive renaissance witnessed in the UAE under the guidance of our wise leadership. This came during His Excellency’s follow-up with the work of the seventh session of the UAE cultural index organized by the Ministry of Culture to identify the status of culture and its trends in the UAE society in cooperation with the University of Sharjah, the Federal Authority for Competitiveness and Statistics, the Dubai Statistics Center and the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi. The cultural index is based on conducting field studies using the direct interview method, where researchers visit around 1000 systematically chosen Emirati families to cover all emirates of the UAE and all social classes to insure reflecting the diversity available within the UAE society in terms of gender, age group, educational level and accommodation. Another sample will include 100 public figures who hold senior positions in federal government ministries, local departments and private sector institutions. “The project, which is 75% ready, aims to identify the most important cultural and community values within the UAE society through a systematic and well-thought-out implementation method that will cover all the UAE, delivering conclusions, recommendations and initiatives that would ultimately enhance community values .”, noted His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak . He assured that all the disclosed information will be dealt with complete confidentiality and will only be used for the purpose of scientific research and remains within the scope of the committee supervising the UAE cultural index. His Excellency explained that the importance of the cultural index lies in its end results, which the Ministry will make available to various institutions in the country to take into consideration in the development of its strategic and future plans. He added “The cultural index is based on four main determinants; how the UAE society see the world , community values and virtues , economic behavior of individuals within the UAE society, and finally the social behavior of individuals.” Sheikh Nahyan pointed out that the results of previous sessions of the UAE Cultural Index demonstrate the development of the UAE society and the rise in the level of community awareness. Analytical studies of the index reached 65% in 2008 and 66% in 2009 and increased to 80.3% in 2015, which assures that the efforts, plans and initiatives undertaken by our wise government have reaped its fruits. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak further pointed out that the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, through its projects and initiatives, focuses to raise the level of cultural awareness among members of the society, preserve the national identity, enhance the capabilities of UAE youth and innovators and invest in their energies and talents. and invest the best of the UAE youth’s energies and care for innovators and innovators. Skheikh Nahyan noted that the UAE Cultural Index initiative would not have been successful without the generous support of our wise leadership represented by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and their Highnesses, Members of the Supreme Council of the UAE, Rulers of the UAE.