DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — The Organising Committee of ICOM Dubai 2025, in partnership with ICOM UAE, has launched its Grant Programme for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion and accessibility ahead of the 27th ICOM General Conference this November in Dubai.
To ensure diverse regional representation, 140 grants will be awarded — 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 pillars: intangible heritage, youth power, and new technologies.