UAE President issued a law to establish the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued a law establishing the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority.
The authority aims to achieve a range of objectives, including:
- Preserving Emirati heritage and “Sunnah” (customs and traditions).
In addition to strengthening the values of national identity and heritage within the community. - Documenting heritage practices and conducting research and studies related to literature and heritage.
- Supporting, promoting, and documenting poetry in its various forms, including Nabati (vernacular) and classical Arabic.
- Reviewing studies and publications related to the oral history of the emirate.
As well as its spoken dialects, the content of poems, written materials, and audio-visual content related to leadership and the nation. - Raising awareness of Emirati heritage and “Sunnah”.
And promoting and preserving the values of national identity to strengthen social cohesion. - Managing and organizing festivals, exhibitions, and heritage programs within and outside the emirate, in coordination with relevant authorities.
Authority Responsibilities
The authority will oversee a range of responsibilities, including:
- Developing strategies to achieve its objectives.
- Implementing policies, plans, and programs related to Emirati heritage and “Sunnah”.
- Establishing projects, centers, museums, exhibitions, seminars, and also conferences related to Emirati heritage and “Sunnah”.
- Collecting, preserving, and maintaining manuscripts, documents, and various heritage materials.
- Supporting and sponsoring researchers, artists, in addition to creatives in the field of Emirati heritage and “Sunnah”.
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The establishment of Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority comes within the framework of the UAE’s efforts to preserve national heritage and strengthen national identity.
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