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5/7/25, 10:42 AM Ministry of Culture launches ‘Modern Heritage Research Grants’ programme to support and foster in-depth studies of the UAE's arc…

H.E. Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture. Image Courtesy: Ministry of Culture

Ministry of Culture launches ‘Modern Heritage Research Grants’
programme to support and foster in-depth studies of the UAE's
architectural heritage

Applications for the first cycle of this programme will start on May 1, 2025, and grants recipients will be unveiled in October 2025
Press Release

May 6, 2025

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Zayed University, has launched the ‘Modern Heritage Research Grants’ programme, a
strategic initiative aligned with the national efforts to preserve and promote the UAE’s modern architectural heritage. The programme aims to support
and encourage comprehensive research on the country’s architectural legacy from the 1960s through the 1990s and is endorsed by the ‘Sustainable
Impact’ seal from Majra – the National CSR Fund.

The programme will award up to 20 grants to individuals, researchers, and enthusiasts who will critically examine the UAE’s modern architecture and
its regional connections. By fostering research, the initiative seeks to fill key knowledge gaps, raise awareness, and strengthen collaboration between
academic institutions and the wider community.

H.E. Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, said: “The Modern Heritage Research Grants programme represents a key
component of our national strategy to preserve and safeguard modern architectural heritage, which serves as a bridge connecting the past with the
future. Our partnership with Zayed University underscores our commitment to promoting robust research into the architectural history of the pivotal era
from the 1960s through the 1990s. By doing so, we seek to uncover the cultural and artistic layers that have shaped our national identity.”

H.E. further added: “These grants are designed to encourage rigorous research and creativity to interpret our heritage with critical awareness and
connect it to regional and global architectural movements. By empowering talented individuals, we aim to fill knowledge gaps and transform archival
material into a living resource that informs and inspires future generations.”

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