Adias-uae.com - Homepage of the Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey
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Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey (ADIAS)
Description
On 14th October 2005, President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, acting as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, issued a law to establish the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), to re-structure the way in which archaeology and palaeontology are handled in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The new Authority now has overall responsibility for archaeological and palaeontological research, excavation and conservation in Abu Dhabi.
According to the terms of the new Law, the Authority: "will oversee intellectual and artistic activities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and will also be responsible for maintaining, protecting, managing and promoting the cultural heritage of the Emirate through the following means:
- undertaking projects designed to develop, promote and protect the cultural heritage of the Emirate and to make appropriate recommendations to the relevant authorities.
Contact
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- Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates 45553
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