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Original Answer: Abu Dhabi Law No. 1/2024 establishes the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, replacing the Emirates Heritage Club and the Cultural and Heritage Festivals and Programs Management Committee. The Authority is an independent entity with the responsibility of preserving and promoting the heritage and cultural identity of Abu Dhabi. It is under the supervision of the Executive Council of the Emirate. The Authority's main competencies include setting strategies for heritage preservation, organizing heritage festivals and programs, documenting heritage practices, raising awareness about heritage and national identity, and promoting poetry. The Authority may have a Chairman and a Board of Trustees appointed by the Executive Council. Its financial resources come from the Emirate's General Budget and other approved revenues. The Authority is subject to financial and human resources laws and regulations. The law also abrogates previous decrees and decisions that are inconsistent with its provisions. The law came into force on the date of its issuance. Refined Answer: Abu Dhabi Law No. 1/2024 establishes the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, which replaces the Emirates Heritage Club and the Cultural and Heritage Festivals and Programs Management Committee. This new independent entity is responsible for preserving and promoting the heritage and cultural identity of Abu Dhabi. The Authority operates under the supervision of the Executive Council of the Emirate. Its main responsibilities include developing strategies for heritage preservation, organizing heritage festivals and programs, documenting heritage practices, raising awareness about heritage and national identity, and promoting poetry. The Authority may have a Chairman and a Board of Trustees, who are appointed by the Executive Council. Its financial resources are derived from the Emirate's General Budget and other approved revenues. The Authority is subject to financial and human resources laws and regulations. Furthermore, the law abrogates any previous decrees and decisions that are inconsistent with its provisions. It came into effect on the date of its issuance, ensuring the immediate implementation of the new regulations.