ICOM DUBAI 2025 GRANT PROGRAMME OPENS DOORS FOR MEASA MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Organising Committee of ICOM Dubai 2025, in collaboration with the International Council of Museums – United Arab Emirates (ICOM UAE), has launched its Grant Programme for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region.

This initiative highlights the committee's dedication to ensuring inclusivity and accessibility ahead of the 27th ICOM General Conference in Dubai this November.

According to a statement, applications for the grant programme can be submitted via the official ICOM Dubai 2025 website, with the deadline for submissions being May 31.

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The Organising Committee Chairperson and Dubai Culture Director General, Hala Badri said the Grant Programme embodies the conference’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

“At ICOM Dubai 2025, we are nurturing a legacy built on inclusion, opportunity and shared purpose. This Grant Programme reflects our belief that a diversity of voices must shape the future of museums,” she said.

A total of 140 grants will be awarded, with 70 for in-person participation, covering travel, accommodation, visa fees and full admission, and 70 for complimentary digital access.

The programme is open to museum professionals, students, and cultural practitioners from or contributing to the MEASA region, particularly those aligned with the conference's core themes, namely intangible heritage, youth involvement, and new technologies.

Established in 1946, ICOM is the global organisation supporting museum development and professional standards. It has more than 57,000 members across 129 countries and nearly 20,000 museums worldwide.

-- BERNAMA