Twelve sites have passed the requirements for their inclusion in the preliminary list of World Heritage sites of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and are now candidates for their approval on the official list of World Heritage sites. The move reflects the UAE's efforts to highlight the heritage elements, both tangible and intangible, on the international stage, and to register them on the UNESCO lists, in a way that contributes to marketing them to the world, preserving and restoring them according to the organization's international standards.   For more details: click here   

Historic monuments, ancient buildings, oases and natural heritage are the essential elements that constitute Abu Dhabi’s historic environment. It is part of our mandate to uncover traces of the emirate’s ancient civilizations, as well as to document, preserve and ensure the maintenance of historic buildings. Our responsibility extends to the management and development of culturally significant locations, including oases and archaeological sites. Classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, Al Ain world heritage locations include its six oases and the archaeological sites of Hili, Hafeet, and Bida bin Saud. This classification is a testament to the cultural significance these locations hold in showcasing local values and cultural heritage.   For more details: click here