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Pillars of Arish: Exploring UAE’s

Architectural Heritage and Future

Innovation

Post by : Elena Malik

Photo : Dubai Government Media Office

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) recently concluded the impactful
‘Pillars of Arish: Architecture in Transition’ symposium held at Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai
in Japan. This landmark event was organized in collaboration with the UAE Pavilion and
supported by the Dubai Cultural Grant Programme. It served as a vibrant platform to
highlight the UAE’s architectural evolution, celebrating its rich heritage while exploring
innovative sustainable design approaches. The symposium played a key role in advancing
Dubai Culture’s mission to develop the creative economy and reinforce the UAE’s

cultural presence on the global stage.

The symposium aligned closely with the UAE Pavilion’s theme, ‘From Earth to Ether,’
which illustrates the journey of architectural innovation inspired by traditional methods. A

central focus was placed on the arish—the traditional palm frond construction technique
emblematic of Emirati identity. This method was showcased as a symbol of sustainable
building practices that remain highly relevant within today’s urban planning and
architectural discourse. Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, emphasized that

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