Dubai Heritage sites complete transfer to Dubai Culture
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The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the official transfer of 15 Dubai heritage and archaeological sites from DTCM to Dubai Culture.
According to law number 6 for the year 2008, Dubai Culture will be responsible for the sites, which include museums and heritage villages and a number of artefacts which date back to 3000BC.
HE Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of DTCM said: “The safeguard of the historical and archaeological sites in the emirates is a national duty. These sites are of great importance in preserving history of the UAE as it is our responsibility to ensure that people of all generations are able to learn more about our heritage.
He further added: “The transfer of these sites is indicative of close collaboration between DTCM and Dubai Culture and our joint efforts to strengthen Dubai’s position.”
The historical and heritage sites in the emirate include Dubai Museum, Sheikh Saeed’s House, Hatta Heritage Village, Heritage Village and Diving Village, Majlis Ghorfat Umm Al Sheif, Ahmadiah School, Naif Museum, Jumeirah Archaeological Site, Sarouk Archaeological Site, Sufouh sites and Sheikh Obaid’s House.