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5/7/25, 10:55 AM UAE Ministry Of Culture Launches Modern Heritage Research Grants Programme - OneArabia
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UAE Ministry Of Culture Initiates Modern Heritage Research Grants For
Architectural Studies

By OneArabia
Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 22:32 [GST] The Ministry of Culture, in partnership with Zayed University, has introduced the ‘Modern
Heritage Research Grants’ programme. This initiative is part of a national effort to preserve and promote the UAE's modern architectural heritage. It
focuses on supporting research into the country's architectural history from the 1960s to the 1990s, endorsed by Majra’s ‘Sustainable Impact’ seal.

Up to 20 grants will be awarded to individuals, researchers, and enthusiasts who will critically examine the UAE’s modern architecture and its
regional connections. The programme aims to fill knowledge gaps, raise awareness, and foster collaboration between academic institutions and the

wider community.

Mubarak Al Nakhi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, stated that this programme is a vital part of their strategy to preserve modern
architectural heritage. He said it acts as a bridge connecting past and future. "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," he noted.

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