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Ministry Of Culture Launches 'Modern Heritage

Research Grants' Programme To Support And

Foster In-Depth Studies Of The UAE's

Architectural Heritage

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2025-05-06 08:00:19

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info)
Applications for the first cycle of this programme will start on May 1, 2025, and grants
recipients will be unveiled in October 2025

Abu Dhabi, May, 2025: 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.
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.

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.”

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.”

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