DUBAI, Feb. 14 -- In the music sector, it's hard to ignore the growing prominence of the United Arab Emirates, which is multiplying initiatives in the field to strengthen its influence, while diversifying its economy. The most recent of these is the construction of a so-called Music City in Dubai.

This major architectural project will bring together numerous recording studios and music schools. This creative facility will also be home to a new record label, launched jointly by Universal Music Group - the world's biggest music label - and an Emirati entity known as Dubai Global Music City (DGMC). The new label will be dedicated to "support[ing] local and regional artists across every aspect of their career, including recording, touring, b...