Suroor bin Mohammed Reviews the National Library and Archives’ Strategic Plan and Praises Its
Role in Preserving the Memory of the Nation

His Highness Sheikh Surour bin Mohammed Al Nahyan visited the National Library and Archives, where he was received by His Excellency Hamad bin Abdul Rahman Al Midfa, Chairman of the Board of Directors. His Highness toured Sheikh Surour Hall and reviewed the progress of its preparation. This hall chronicles a significant phase in the history of the UAE during its building and founding stages. It also presents documentary films that highlight aspects of his march alongside the founder and builder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His Highness gained the trust of Sheikh Zayed since he assumed the rule of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
His Highness and his accompanying delegation listened to a detailed explanation from His Excellency Abdullah Majed Al Ali, Director-General of the National Library and Archives, about the design and contents of the hall, the most important achievements of the National Library and Archives, its strategic plan which extends to 2032, and the most prominent future projects and initiatives.
The visit included a tour of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Hall, in which His Highness was accompanied by His Excellency Zaki Nusseibeh, the Cultural Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE, and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University. This hall embraces the past, documents the present, and anticipates the future by utilizing the latest innovative technologies and display methods to provide the visitors with the information that enhance the belonging to the homeland and the loyalty to the wise leadership. It also impresses visitors with the progress, development, and prosperity the UAE had achieved.
His Highness Sheikh Surour bin Mohammed Al Nahyan praised the role played by the National Library and Archives in documenting the memory of the nation, and in making it accessible, and preserving it for the future generations.