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5/7/25, 4:58 PM Ministry of Culture launches ‘Modern Heritage Research Grants’ programme to support and foster in-depth studies of the UAE's arch…
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.”

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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.

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

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