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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

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2025-05-06 08:00:19

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info)
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, 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
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.”

The programme encompasses two primary research categories – creative and academic. Creative
research includes the production of films, illustrations, materials, and photographic works highlighting
architectural characteristics of this period. Meanwhile, academic research supports the development of
written works that explore various aspects of the country's modern architectural heritage. Grants are
available under multiple categories, including the Modern Heritage Research Grants and Modern
Heritage Research Fellowship.

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