As a continuation of the emergency conservation program for the historic buildings in Al Ain, the conservation department at Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) has installed recently a temporary wooden frame supports around Abdullah Bin Salem house, in Qattarah Oasis.
Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Director General of ADACH said "preserving historical buildings in Al Ain is as part of the authority's duty to preserve the heritage in the emirate of Abu Dhabi; Al Jahili fort was one of the first historical buildings preserved and used as a cultural venue, in addition to Hamad Bin Hadi Al Darmaki house and the emergency conservation program that saved many old houses in Al Ain".
The preservation department in ADACH is in charge of the preparation of development policies to ensure the implementation of historic buildings protection activities based on international standards and it includes the activities of preservation and protection of the cultural heritage in Abu Dhabi Emirate which include also buildings, sights and collections.
Dr. Sami Al Masri, Deputy Director General for arts, culture and heritage affairs in ADACH said "the authority has started recently an intensive program to implement emergency preservation for group of historical buildings to save them from expected collapse through developed working methods and protection procedures. Initially threatened buildings were supported with frames". - Emirates News Agency, WAM
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