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5/7/25, 10:56 AM Ministry of Culture launches 'Modern Heritage Research Grants' programme

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2025 (WAM) -- 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.

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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.
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.”

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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.

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