A new heritage authority + 60 new modern heritage sites

Abu Dhabi now has a Heritage Authority: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has given the green light to a new law that formally establishes the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, replacing the Emirates Heritage Club and the Abu Dhabi Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee, according to an Abu Dhabi Media Office statement.

The new authority will focus on preserving Emirati history through developing initiatives, documenting heritage practices, and supporting Nabati and classical Arabic poetry. The authority will also oversee historical studies, publications, and cultural events.

ALSO- Abu Dhabi’s Cultural and Tourism Department has identified and registered more than 60 modern heritage sites for preservation under its Modern Heritage Building Plaque program during a ceremony led by DCT chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Wam reports. Plaques are affixed on points of interest such as hospitals, theaters, schools, mosques, and commercial buildings to highlight their significance.