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Young 'must learn about UAE's rich architectural past'

The need to educate youngsters on the UAE's rich architectural heritage was stressed by Dubai Municipality and Ministry of Education officials on Thursday.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 23:53 November 11, 2007
  • Gulf News

Dubai: The need to educate youngsters on the UAE's rich architectural heritage was stressed by Dubai Municipality and Ministry of Education officials on Thursday.

The remarks came in a joint ceremony held by the municipality and ministry to award certificates and prizes to 61 young winners of a nationwide contest on historic buildings.

Rashad Mohammad Bukhash, Director of the General Projects Department at Dubai Municipality, and Ali Meihad Al Suwaidi, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Students' Care and Activities attended.

Bukhash said the contest was organised with the objective of connecting the younger generation with the heritage of their forefathers.

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