The “Young Historian” coped with the visions of the wise leadership in its first decade

The National Archives Honors the Winners of the Tenth Young Historian Award

The National Archives of the United Arab Emirates honored the winners of the Tenth “Young Historian Award, which took tolerance as its slogan. This edition, which was organized and sponsored by the National Archives in cooperation with the Ministry of Education – witnessed an increased student participation of various schools from all the Emirates and areas in the UAE. The award during its journey that had been organized for a decade came in conformity with the wise leadership’s visions in its themes and adapted Tolerance, Happiness, Reading and the Year of Zayed – as its slogans of its successive sessions. The National Archives’ interest in this award stems from its interest in the history and heritage of the UAE and its keenness to educate the students and encourage them to learn about the history of their homeland.

The Young Historian Award has encouraged students to carry out scientific research for which the National Archives seeks to raise their awareness. This has been promoting its status in all the UAE schools.

In the ceremony honoring the winners of the award, Mr. Hamad Al Hamiri, Director of Research and Knowledge Services Department at the National Archives, Chairman of the Award Committee, stressed the importance of the award in encouraging students to read history to benefit from its lessons and events. He said that strengthens the values of loyalty and belonging to the homeland and contributes to promote their national identity and makes them proud of the deep-rooted civilization of their homeland and their modern history recorded by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Leader as they are inspired by his national principles, values and everlasting virtues, starting from the great value of tolerance which the UAE had made it the slogan for this year, and the Young Historian Award has taken it as the slogan of this edition.

Al Hamiri praised the students’ research papers which followed the rules and methods of research. He called upon the student to benefit from the National Archives’ holdings and facilities including the Emirates Library, the Customers’ Happiness Hall, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Hall, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Hall and others.

The Director of the Research and Knowledge Services Department congratulated the winning students on their compliance with the sound Arabic language, their pride in their identity and the history of their homeland. He urged them to invite their classmates to participate in the next editions of the award. He also congratulated the families for taking a great care of their children, and paved the way for them to be among winners. He congratulated the schools that managed to qualify their students for the winning the award.

The winning research papers were announced as follows: The students of both the United Private School of the Department of Education and Knowledge in Al Dhafra Region and the Emirates National School ‘RAK Campus’ ranked first in the social history category. Omamah Bint Al Harith School in Abu Dhabi ranked first in geographical history. The newly established Al Reyada School in Abu Dhabi and Zeinab School in Ras Al Khaimah ranked second in social history, and second in geographical history, Al Jahili Secondary Girls’ School in Al Ain, Dalma School in Al Dhafra region ranked second in oral history, United Private School ranked third in the category of economic history, both United Private School and Omamah Bint Al Harith Secondary School ranked third in social history, Al Hikmah Private School in Ajman, and Al Hudaiba School in Ras Al Khaimah ranked third in geographical history, while both Dalma School and the United Private School ranked third in the category of oral history .

As for the promising category in this year’s Young Historian Award, the following schools won in the social history category: Al Asmaa Bint Al-Harith School in Ras Al Khaimah for the research paper entitled “Zayed and the Homeland of Humanitarian Giving”, and the United Private School of the Department of Education and Knowledge in A Dhafra Region for the report entitled “Tolerance in the UAE through the Ages”, Omamah Bint Al Harith Secondary School in Abu Dhabi for the research paper entitled “Zayed Al Khair the Raiser of the Wings of Humanity”, Al Shola School in Ajman for the research paper entitled “Zayed the Founder”, and Manar School and Al Iman Private School in Ajman for the research paper entitled “Zayed the Founder”. In the category of geographical history, the United Private School won for their research paper entitled “the Geographical History of the UAE”.

The National Archives inaugurates the Portal of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive and unveils the logo of the IAC Congress 2020

The National Archives, in conjunction with the Year of Tolerance, launched the IAC Congress 2020, which will be held in Abu Dhabi next year and it also launched the Portal of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive at the gala dinner held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the presence of a large number of members of the International Council on Archives and heads of National Archives of the world.

The ceremony was inaugurated by His Excellency Hamad Bin Abdulrahman Al-Midfa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE National Archives. He welcomed the participants of the meetings of the Executive Board of the International Council on Archives, the Forum of National Archivists of the World and all the guests, officials and media people. He pointed out the importance of these meetings being held in the UAE and their results and impact on the promotion of tolerance, which the founding leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan has instilled in the hearts of the people of the UAE and has always been the policy of our wise leadership. Now the UAE has become a model of tolerance in the world.

His Excellency conveyed thanks and appreciation to the wise leadership of the UAE for their great support to the National Archives for organizing these international meetings and their success. He offered special thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his meticulous follow-up of these important archival forums and for the attention he paid to all projects of the National Archives.

In his speech, he stressed the importance of the portal of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive, pointing out that this portal will make a quantum leap in providing the archive of the region electronically and he thanked the National Archives of the United Kingdom for its cooperation in establishing the pioneering electronic resource for historical information pertaining to the Arabian Gulf region, which will act as an important source to decision-makers, students, researchers and scholars.

His Excellency expressed his pleasure for releasing the logo of the ICA Congress 2020, which will be held in Abu Dhabi in November next year, and pointed out that the logo reflects the past and guides to the future.

His Excellency Jeff James, Chief Executive Officer of the National Archives of the UK, delivered a speech in which he praised the cooperation with the UAE National Archives and considered the provision of half a million documents about the history of the UAE and the Gulf region on one portal as a great accomplishment for culture and knowledge that allows the world to learn about the important stages of the history of the UAE and the region.

His speech was followed by a documentary film about the stages of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive.

His Excellency Dr. David Fricker, President of the International Council on Archives delivered his speech in which he said that making the future relies on understanding the past. Therefore, the IAC Congress 2020 will promote the preservation of the documentary holdings of the generations. It will address many important issues that highlight the importance of preserving documented information in the Digital Open Space Era, His Excellency thanked the UAE National Archives for the warm welcome he and all the guests have received and the excellent organization of the meetings.

The portal of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive was launched and the logo of the IAC Congress 2020 was released in a festive atmosphere that impressed the audience. The ceremony ended with a reminder of the date of the biggest ceremony of the IAC Congress in November 2020.

The meetings of the Forum of National Archivists in Abu Dhabi will continue until May 2, 2019.

The National Archives unveils the logo of the ICA Congress 2020 in Abu Dhabi

The National Archives of the UAE has unveiled the official logo of the ICA Congress 2020 which reflects the past and alludes to the future; it is inspired by the local hospitality along with the Sadu weaving traditions, whereas the future is indicated through the inspiration by the Abu Dhabi modern skyline. The logo concept was chosen to reflect the interconnectedness between the past and future through the “ICA” letters written to reflect the network weaving that brings together the characteristic structure of Sadu and the tall towers of Abu Dhabi modern skyline.

The logo design is based on and in line with the Founding Leader Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s quote: “He who does not know his past, will not make the best of the present and the future, for it is from the past that we learn, gain experience and deploy lessons and accomplishments … ” The Logo also reflects the keen interest of the United Arab Emirates in light of the wise leadership’s directives promoting the adoption of innovation and creativity as a way of life.

The logo was unveiled and launched at a gala dinner held by the National Archives at the St. Regis Hotel in Saadiyat, in the presence of a large number of dignitaries and officials, along with the International Council on Archives (ICA) and the Forum of National Archivists (FAN) meetings participants and many media representatives.

It is noteworthy that the Logo reflects both the deep-rooted Emirati tradition of hospitality that has always been a benchmark of the local way of life as well as a great source of pride and the Emirati heritage of Sadu and weaving crafts which the UAE society anxiously maintains and avidly seeks to pass on to future generations to educate them on and disseminate awareness of the history and heritage of the great forefathers

The logo reflects the Abu Dhabi skyline stretching between the sea and the desert, indicative of a city that clings to its past and preserves it while aiming at a future where it assumes the status of one of the best countries of the world.

It is worth mentioning that the ICA Congress 2020 in Abu Dhabi will be the largest gathering of Archivists across the world. The UAE’s nomination to host such an international event is in itself a great success added to its previous record of global achievements in various fields and reflects on the status, image and good reputation it enjoys worldwide.

This Congress comes as an evidence and part of the UAE’s great accomplishments in the field of preserving human heritage and supporting cultural projects. It is also indicative of the high international status accorded to the National Archives, and of its close professional relations with international organizations concerned with archiving and documentation.

The National Archives inaugurates the Portal of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive and unveils the logo of the IAC Congress 2020



The National Archives, in conjunction with the Year of Tolerance, launched the IAC Congress 2020, which will be held in Abu Dhabi next year and it also launched the Portal of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive at the gala dinner held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the presence of a large number of members of the International Council on Archives and heads of National Archives of the world.

The ceremony was inaugurated by His Excellency Hamad Bin Abdulrahman Al-Midfa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE National Archives. He welcomed the participants of the meetings of the Executive Board of the International Council on Archives, the Forum of National Archivists of the World and all the guests, officials and media people. He pointed out the importance of these meetings being held in the UAE and their results and impact on the promotion of tolerance, which the founding leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan has instilled in the hearts of the people of the UAE and has always been the policy of our wise leadership. Now the UAE has become a model of tolerance in the world.

His Excellency conveyed thanks and appreciation to the wise leadership of the UAE for their great support to the National Archives for organizing these international meetings and their success. He offered special thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his meticulous follow-up of these important archival forums and for the attention he paid to all projects of the National Archives.

In his speech, he stressed the importance of the portal of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive, pointing out that this portal will make a quantum leap in providing the archive of the region electronically and he thanked the National Archives of the United Kingdom for its cooperation in establishing the pioneering electronic resource for historical information pertaining to the Arabian Gulf region, which will act as an important source to decision-makers, students, researchers and scholars.

His Excellency expressed his pleasure for releasing the logo of the ICA Congress 2020, which will be held in Abu Dhabi in November next year, and pointed out that the logo reflects the past and guides to the future.

His Excellency Jeff James, Chief Executive Officer of the National Archives of the UK, delivered a speech in which he praised the cooperation with the UAE National Archives and considered the provision of half a million documents about the history of the UAE and the Gulf region on one portal as a great accomplishment for culture and knowledge that allows the world to learn about the important stages of the history of the UAE and the region.

His speech was followed by a documentary film about the stages of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive.

His Excellency Dr. David Fricker, President of the International Council on Archives delivered his speech in which he said that making the future relies on understanding the past. Therefore, the IAC Congress 2020 will promote the preservation of the documentary holdings of the generations. It will address many important issues that highlight the importance of preserving documented information in the Digital Open Space Era, His Excellency thanked the UAE National Archives for the warm welcome he and all the guests have received and the excellent organization of the meetings.

The portal of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive was launched and the logo of the IAC Congress 2020 was released in a festive atmosphere that impressed the audience. The ceremony ended with a reminder of the date of the biggest ceremony of the IAC Congress in November 2020.

The meetings of the Forum of National Archivists in Abu Dhabi will continue until May 2, 2019.

The book presents some of the founding leader's exploits and achievements, foremost of which is tolerance

2019

The signing corner at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair celebrated the signing of the book (Zayed... Medals and Awards), which was recently published by the National Archives. The signing ceremony witnessed a distinguished turnout of dignitaries, media professionals and writers.

The author, Juma Salem Al Darmaki, signed copies of the book (Zayed... Medals and Awards), in the presence of Hamad Al Humairi, Director of the Research and Knowledge Services Department at the National Archives, and a large number of the exhibition audience.

The importance of the book (Zayed... Medals and Awards) issued by the National Archives stems from the fact that it documents aspects of the personality of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - may God rest his soul in peace - which was characterized by tolerance through a brief presentation that documents some of the medals and awards that the founding leader received from among the leaders The world and scientific, civil and international bodies, and since these decorations and awards reflect the importance of people and their role in building their society and their contribution to human progress; Sheikh Zayed was with his white hands that extended to all nations and societies without exception, regardless of their colors, races and beliefs. In view of his great role represented in building the renaissance of the United Arab Emirates, and for his contribution - may God have mercy on him - in building global development and peace.

The book - which consists of 179 pages of large pieces - shows that the march of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - may God rest his soul - is the story of an immortal leader overflowing with giving. And lofty and noble honorary shields and awards to bear witness to the great human footprints and immortal achievements.

The book (Zayed... Medals and Awards), in its first edition, deals with the award, shield, or medal by defining it and its purpose, and on the occasion on which it was presented. The book has two pages for each award or medal; The first included an introductory speech about the medal and the occasion of presenting it to the immortal leader, and on the second page, pictures of the founding leader as he - or his representative - receiving the medal or award.

The book consists of four chapters, the first on (local honors and awards), and it includes a review of: the human heritage shield of the President of the State in celebration of the sixth National Day, and the Dubai International Holy Quran Award in its third session, and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan chose  The Islamic Personality of the Year 1999, and the award presented by the Board of Trustees of the late Abdul Jalil Al-Fahim Prize for high school top students, who had the honor of honoring the founding leader with the Al-Fahim Group Award (the first teacher).

The second chapter included (Arab decorations and awards) such as: the Golden Key of Amman, the Necklace of Hussein bin Ali, the Mesopotamia Medal of the first degree, the Golden Key of the city of Baghdad, the Lebanese Order of Merit, the Nile Necklace, the Sudanese Medal of Honor, the Greater National Medal of Umayya, and the Marib Medal of the degree the first, and others.

In the third chapter (Foreign Decorations and Awards), this chapter included: The Sir Michael and St. George Medal of Excellent Class, the French Medal of Honor of the Grand Cross, the Queen’s Medal (Spanish) and a golden ship, the Grand Star Medal, the British Royal Medal, the Emperor of Japan’s gift, and others.

In the fourth chapter, the book reviewed (the medals and awards of Arab organizations), such as: the gold medal of the Association for the Promotion of Modern Science and its Applications in the Arab Countries, the shield of the Arab Cities Organization, the shield of the Golden Crescent, the scarf of the man of the year for environment and sustainable development 1993, and others.

The fifth chapter revolved around (the decorations and awards of foreign organizations) and included: the Cavalieri Medal of the founding rank, a piece of stone from the surface of the moon, the Pope’s Medal, the most prominent Islamic leader in 1997, and others.

The National Archives was interested in issuing this book to complete the documentation of a pivotal stage in the history of the United Arab Emirates, and the world’s recognition of the beautiful deed of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his gifts that knew no bounds.   

"Secretariat in the United Arab Emirates" and "Social Distancing Sites" are the two winning papers in the National Identity Competition.

The National Archives and the "Emirates National" praise the richness of student research on national principles and the values of tolerance and giving

In the sixth edition of the National Identity Project, the National Archives, in cooperation with the Emirates National Schools Group, concluded the Student Research Referee Forum, which was organized in the Emirates National Schools (Mohammed Bin Zayed Branch). And careful investigation of the axes and details of their subjects, which were characterized by their sense of responsibility, national principles, and the values of tolerance and giving.

The final qualifiers, which came in the presence of senior officials from the Emirates National Schools Board of Directors, the Red Crescent, Khalifa University, and the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments - after the direct voting process by the audience of the ceremony, resulted in the winning of the research presented by Emirates National School students from the Abu Dhabi branch, entitled The first place was also won by the students of the Emirates National School - Ras Al Khaimah branch, which was titled: “Social Distancing Sites”.

More than 880 students from Emirates National Schools in the country participated in this student competition - which was for ninth grade students - and 184 research papers were accepted for this year. Student research for this year revolved around topics of a humanitarian and national nature that penetrated most aspects Life, which indicates the broad horizons, and the constructive thinking (outside the box) that students enjoy, and the overall student research urged positive behavior, and the promotion of the value of tolerance that characterized the United Arab Emirates.

Mrs. Husnia Al-Ali, Head of the Educational Programs Department at the National Archives, delivered the opening speech, in which she said: We have received a large number of research papers that were rich in national principles, and the values of tolerance and giving that we look forward to promoting in the hearts of the people of society because of their role in sound national upbringing, and in Strengthening belonging to the homeland and loyalty to its wise leadership.

She indicated that the National Archives supported the students who were going to its headquarters, and who wished to support the data of their research with the historical document, and it provided them with the documented information.

Mrs. Hosnia Al-Ali praised the cooperation shown by Emirates National Schools, the strategic partner of the National Archives, in all joint initiatives and projects. She congratulated the winning students and thanked the schools and parents for their support for their children until they reached the winning platform, stressing that all those who reached the evaluation stage are distinguished and creative.

Dr. Kenneth Vedra, Director General of the Emirates National Schools Group, praised the strategic partnership with the National Archives for its cooperation and continuous support for Emirates National Schools students, and for what it does in order to build the student’s personality, and on the path of a sound national upbringing that consolidates the national identity among students.

Phaedra expressed his admiration for the scientific level, and the national and human sense that the student research reached.

It is worth noting that in terms of student participation in national identity research, the research “People of Determination” submitted by students of Emirates National Schools, Mohammed bin Zayed Branch won the second place, and the research “Electronic Games” submitted by students of Emirates National Schools Sharjah branch won third place.< br />
In terms of female students' participation, the research "False Electronic Rumors" submitted by female students of Emirates National Schools - Ras Al Khaimah Branch won the second place, and the research "I Preserve My Heritage" presented by Emirates National Schools - Sharjah Branch won the third place.

The "Martyrs of the Nation" project, presented by Emirates National Schools - Ras Al Khaimah Branch, also won the exceptional award in the field of scientific research.  

The book tells stories and tales of tolerance in the UAE community

 The National Archives inaugurates “Their Memory Our History” on its platform on the first Abu Dhabi Book Day

The National Archives inaugurated the book (Their Memory Our History), one of its most important and most recent publications, in its platform in which it participates in the first days of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in its current edition. It enriches the memory of the homeland with the exploits of the fathers and grandfathers, and the customs and traditions of the people of the Emirates and their traditions in their local dialect, so that it remains a source of sustenance for the younger generations and proof of belonging to the homeland and loyalty to its wise leadership.

The National Archives platform witnessed, in the presence of His Excellency Majid Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the National Archives, some directors of departments in the National Archives, and some experts and specialists in the field of oral history at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. And the elderly who recounted some anecdotes, stories and events that indicate the tolerance of Emirati society. 

The National Archives records oral narrations from the nation’s memory - in facts, events and lifestyles - as a treasure for generations, and records them in order to preserve the UAE’s ancient heritage of customs and traditions, the traces of fathers and ancestors, enriching cultural development, and consolidating the national identity. The National Archives keeps more than 900 audio-recorded interviews. The picture is of the elderly as they tell what their memories store, and the book contains interviews with the first generation who lived through the pre-union stage documenting the oral memory of the voices of the centenarians whose memory is a historical reference that forms a rich information base that informs young people of historical events and lifestyles for each region of the state United Arab Emirates.

His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Raisi, Director General of the National Archives, said in the introduction to this book: The history of any nation is a repository for its works and ideas, a container for its hopes, and a reference for its glory and glory... In the newly emerging United Arab Emirates compared to other countries, it was necessary to resort to narrators Stories and events from those who lived through the events before and after the union, in order to document its history from the mouths of its children; The eyewitness is more reliable than the hearing witness. That is why the National Archives had to rush to these narrators to write down an important aspect of its history.

And Dr. Al-Raisi adds: In "Their Memory Our History" there are pages from the interviews of the first generation in the field of oral history, this history that Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - may God bless his soul - gave him attention and care.

And Dr. Al-Raisi continues in an introduction to the book: The concerned National Archives recorded and transcribed the interview, then wrote it down in an easy and clear Arabic language, while preserving the words and terminology used in Emirati society, and explaining and interpreting them in the footnotes of the pages. Thus, it was possible to obtain fragments of history in addition to a glossary of colloquial terms used by the people of the Emirates in their daily lives and intellectual production of poems, proverbs, stories and novels.

And since oral history is one of the important sources of the nation that is concerned with its history, the National Archives has been interested in collecting and preserving it and making it available to researchers so that they can look at events from a modern perspective and reflect on social issues and shed light on them. It contains new and useful information.

The book tells a number of stories and anecdotes that show the tolerance and solidarity of Emirati society in the past, and the complementarity between men and women in it.

The book also shows the interest of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - may God rest his soul in peace - in the people of society, his keenness on their advancement and comfort, and the efforts he made in order to improve the human being and build the place.

It is worth noting that the book (Their Memory Our History) is distinguished by its documented oral narratives derived from the memory of the fathers regarding the Emirati man and his experience, and the impact of political and economic changes on him. official, and completely unknown to current generations.

In view of the documented information contained in the book, it is considered a historical source on which researchers rely, and it will have its importance in the scientific and academic community because of the documented historical information it contains.    

The program was launched and organized by the National Archives and Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi

Participants in the Professional Program in Documents and Archives Management on a scientific field visit to the National Archives



Participants in the Professional Certificate Program in Documents and Archives Management, which is organized and sponsored by the National Archives in cooperation with the Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi, visited the headquarters of the National Archives in a scientific field trip that comes within the framework of the practical application of the theoretical lessons that the participants receive in the courses taught at the Sorbonne University. In this professional program, they got acquainted with the latest technologies used in paper and electronic archiving systems, and on the work system in the Central Archives Department, and in the Presidential Archives, and they toured the facilities of the National Archives.



Participants in the vocational training program in the Central Archives Department were briefed on the organization of the current and intermediate archives of the National Archives, and the role of this department starting with receiving correspondence (outgoing and incoming), coding, distributing and archiving them, in addition to the mechanisms of inventory and classification, preservation and destruction, and transfer according to legal regulations and approved standards and specifications. They also learned about electronic archiving and its challenges, the best ways to digitize documents, setting priorities according to the needs of the entity, and the process of document destruction, which is carried out Referring to Federal Law No. 7 of 2008 regarding the National Archives, as amended by Federal Law No. (1) of 2014 and its executive regulations; As it is not destroyed without the approval of the concerned committee in the National Archives.



The visitors - who are employees of many government institutions - were briefed on the Presidential Archives Department in the National Archives; And the role of this section in documenting the history of the United Arab Emirates through its keenness to collect and document the march of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - may God rest his soul - and the activities of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him. The Presidential Archive preserves photographs and multimedia that document important historical stages in the history of the United Arab Emirates according to the best international standards, and then makes them available to decision makers, researchers, academics and the general public.



The visit of the participants in the vocational training program in Documents and Archives Management included a tour of the National Archives, which began with the Customer Happiness Hall; Where they learned about its functions, which are summed up in receiving researchers, and facilitating the process of researching the heritage and history of the UAE and the Gulf region in historical documents and records, and then in the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Hall, which includes samples of written documents, photographs, maps, and electronic albums of leaders The UAE and its most prominent men in the modern era, and it tells the story of the establishment of the Union, the formation of the first Council of Ministers, and the selection of the flag of the Union. Participants in the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Hall of Virtual Reality watched a 3D documentary film about the past and present of the UAE, and about the National Archives and its role in preserving the memory of Al-Watan, and one of the most important stations of the visit was the Emirates Library, where they were briefed on its contents of references, sources, and information containers in both forms: paper and electronic, which are of a specialized nature concerned with the history and heritage of the Emirates. in their fields of work.



It is worth noting that this is the first batch of participants in the Professional Training Program in Documents and Archives Management, launched by the National Archives in cooperation with the Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi. The program consists of six intensive courses targeting employees of government and private institutions, to develop their professional experience in various fields such as legislation. Archives, preservation, protection, management and classification of documents, strategies, policies and procedures related to the field of archiving.



The National Archives, in its keenness to activate this professional program, stems from its importance in educating the participants on how to manage electronic documents, managing current and intermediate documents, keeping records and historical documents, qualifying them to occupy professional positions related to document and archive management, and providing them with advanced knowledge and skills that enhance their role in this field.< /p>

The celebration created an atmosphere of human love and tolerance

The National Archives celebrates "Haq al-Laila" with artistic performances and traditional songs



Today, the National Archives of the United Arab Emirates celebrated the occasion of "Haq Al-Laila", which coincides with the blessed night of mid-Sha'ban, and was keen to revive this occasion in an atmosphere of human love and tolerance because of its great role in reviving the cultural and social heritage that highlights the civilized and bright side of the UAE. This occasion comes as part of the social activities organized by the National Archives with the aim of strengthening the national identity and inculcating the beautiful details of the heritage in the hearts of new generations. The National Archives celebrations on this occasion were distinguished for this year. Where students from Fatima Bint Mubarak School, in their traditional dress, presented traditional artistic performances to the tune of traditional songs during the celebration on the occasion of “Haq Al Laila”: “May God grant you, the house of Makkah will give you….”



His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Muhammad Al-Raisi, Director General of the National Archives, directors of departments, and all employees participated in the celebration of this occasion, where they inspected the stands of the National Archives departments that were set up on this occasion, and were decorated with traditional appearances, in which sweets and some traditional dishes for the occasion were displayed. The National Archives used to celebrate the annual celebration on this occasion with the participation of the employees’ children and some school students. The audience for this year’s “Haq al-Laila” celebration came filled with an atmosphere of tolerance and love that brought together many nationalities, and everyone was keen to participate in this important occasion. The distinctive features of the Gulf heritage in general and the Emirati heritage in particular, and its important role in consolidating the heritage in the hearts of new generations, in a way that enhances the national identity, and this is one of the most important goals of the National Archives. And because it spreads the spirit of love and interdependence among the Emirati society.



On this occasion, the National Archives organized a competition in which all the questions were inspired by the Emirati heritage for all participants, children, children of employees, and school students who presented wonderful artistic performances. A corner was allocated for each of the departments, which it decorated and organized in its own way, and gifts and sweets were distributed to the children. It is worth noting that all aspects of the celebration came in forms that simulate the vocabulary of the Emirati heritage, and the traditional chants for this occasion were echoed in the National Archives.

Sultan Al Qasimi inspects the "Inspirational Stories" initiative and learns about the participation of the National Archives in the festival

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, visited the corner of the National Archives at the platform of the Ministry of Education, and was briefed on his participation in the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, organized by the Sharjah Book Authority in its eleventh edition, under the slogan "Explore Knowledge".

His Highness listened to a detailed explanation of the "Inspirational Stories" initiative launched by the National Archives in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, which would consolidate the values of goodness and human giving and enhance positivity among students.

His Highness accepted the publications that resulted from the "Zayed Initiative: 100 Stories", which was organized and sponsored by the National Archives with the participation of the Ministry of Education, which provided generations with some of the values and exploits of the late - God willing - Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

His Highness praised the two initiatives and their national goals, and the interest they provide to students in historical scientific research and the impact and patriotism they leave in them. His Highness wished the National Archives and the Ministry of Education success in the good endeavors they are making for the sake of national upbringing for generations.

The National Archives takes advantage of its participation in the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival to present the "Inspirational Stories" initiative, which it launched in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, in front of the festival's audience during the festival days and amidst the wide participation of school students in the Emirate of Sharjah and its environs, so that students wishing to participate from schools in the public and private sectors can learn about this. The initiative and its importance in promoting optional reading for students on useful topics that aim to enhance the national sense and contribute to the development of society, and to build a personality based on tolerance and giving. on the cultures of peoples and their civilizations.

The National Archives informs the festival participants of the goals of the "Inspiring Stories" initiative, the conditions for participation, evaluation mechanisms, prizes for the winners, and ways to participate by submitting forms or via e-mail.

It is worth noting that the most prominent stories published by the "Zayed 100 Tales Initiative" and won the first prizes are: (The Story of a Knight), (The Green Hand), (Conqueror of the Desert), and (See the Future with Zayed).

She adhered to the Arabic language and expressed pride in identity, connection to history, belonging to the homeland and loyalty to the leadership

The National Archives and the Ministry of Education praise the level of research of the Young Historian.

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The National Archives received a large number of student research papers that participated in the “Young Historian Award” in its tenth session, which took “tolerance” as its motto. The current edition of the Young Historian Award – organized by the National Archives in cooperation with the Ministry of Education – was characterized by an increase in students’ participation. In it, due to the multiplicity of its topics, which included the martyrs of duty who gave their lives for the sake of the homeland and the realization of the right, the “Year of Tolerance”, which is an extension of the Year of Zayed, and it also dealt with women leaders, foremost among them the personality of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Emirates”, and other topics focused on research in history and geography , archaeological sites in the country, interviews in the field of oral history, and research in the context of social life, handicrafts and traditional industries in the UAE.

The joint arbitration committee, consisting of consultants and experts from the National Archives and the Ministry of Education, is reviewing student research, most of which appeared to be sober and committed to the Arabic language, reflecting the great interest of the wise leadership in the Arabic language and the need to pay attention to it because of its role in perpetuating the pride of the people of the Emirates in their identity. Patriotism, as the solid link to their ancient history and glorious past, and the participating researches also reflect students’ affiliation to the homeland and loyalty to its wise leadership, and foretell of a generation in which the authentic values and exploits of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, were entrenched.

It is noteworthy that the honoring ceremony, which will be at the end of the competition and after the issuance of its results, will include all participants; The winning elite will include participants whose research has been in advanced centers, while the promising category will include the rest of the participants who will be motivated and prepared to participate in the award in the future in order to achieve the best results.

In the past period, the headquarters of the National Archives has witnessed frequent visits by student delegations in order to view its holdings of historical documents, the sources and references that the Emirates Library is full of, and to benefit from the lectures and reading workshops organized by the National Archives for young people on an ongoing basis.

This is in addition to the two introductory meetings that were held at the headquarters of the National Archives, and the field visits made by specialists and stakeholders in the National Archives to the Teachers Training Institute; To acquaint students and their supervisors with the importance of the Young Historian Award and its conditions, and encourage them to participate in it for the scientific benefit they will gain from this experience in scientific research and in documenting aspects of the history of the country and the biographies of its great leaders.

The interest of the National Archives in the Young Historian Award stems from the fact that it has taken upon itself the real contribution to preserving the history and heritage of the Emirates, and from this standpoint it was keen to educate students and urge them to know the history and heritage of their country and its heritage, and to preserve the national identity, and this is a major responsibility that it performs within the framework of its partnership. In the national upbringing of generations.

          
     At the end of the month of reading and the beginning of the Autism Awareness Month, the National Archives organized a reading workshop in its headquarters, in which a number of students of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Autism Center, participated. To interest the children and make them fit in with the national information that the workshop was full of.        

        Mohammed Ismail Abdullah, Senior Educational Programs Officer in the Educational Programs Department of the National Archives, presented a reading workshop for children entitled: "Zayed from Challenge to Union". , his upbringing and his great efforts to build the edifice of the Union, and that Sheikh Zayed will remain a symbol of courage, and will remain fresh in the memory and hearts of the people of the Emirates.        

        The National Archives gives special attention to children with autism, deriving from its affiliation with the United Arab Emirates, which is one of the leading countries in the field of social responsibility. It adopts the best international practices in this regard, thanks to the directives of its wise leadership, which sponsors and supports the areas of community services at all levels.        

        Regarding this visit, Sheikha Al Suwaidi, Head of the Activities Department at the Abu Dhabi Autism Center at the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination - at the National Archives, praised the attention paid to the visiting children with autism spectrum disorder, pointing to the educational environment of the National Archives, which effectively contributes to enabling them to integrate into society. She also praised the method in which the reading workshop was presented to children, which would improve their interaction and communication and develop their reading skills, explaining that what increased the interest was the tour that the children made in the Emirates Library, where they viewed its holdings for children in both its paper and electronic forms.        

        She added: Hosting students with autism spectrum disorder in governmental cultural and other institutions contributes to integrating them into local community institutions to increase their knowledge and skills in environments different from their familiar environments, such as the center and home, and provides them with a number of cognitive and behavioral skills that contribute to the achievement of their educational and training goals.