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“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. GulfNews

I believe this is the first newsletter by the Architecture Association UAE. I can see our friends (X-Architects) in one of the article.  I think I will be having some time soon to publish some work done in my office. Looking forward to be a part of the newsletter. Great work guys. www.aauae.org

Here is an update on the events for 2007/2008. GulfSport Newsletter July 2007