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Ministry of Culture Launches ‘Modern Heritage Research Grants’ Programme to Support and
Foster in-depth Studies of the UAE's Architectural Heritage

07/05/2025

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

Abu Dhabi, May, 6, 2025: 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

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