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5/7/25, 5:02 PM Ministry of Culture launches 'Modern Heritage Research Grants' programme
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."

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

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