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5/7/25, 10:55 AM Ministry of Culture launches 'Modern Heritage Research Grants' programme
wider community.

Mubarak Al Nakhi, Under-Secretary 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."

He 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.

Researchers, practitioners, academics, and individuals interested in the UAE's
modern architectural heritage can apply for this programme, open to both UAE

residents or non-residents. Each project must be completed within a six-month

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