The National  Archives  educates more  than  600  participants from the schools of Abu Dhabi Educational Council, for the second time in less than a month

More than 600 teachers from Abu Dhabi schools attended an educational program organized by the NA in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Educational Council, aiming at highlighting the attractive factors in education in the UAE. The program introduced  the participating teachers to the  history, heritage, traditions and customs of the UAE, and to the successful methods for interacting with students, pointing out to the importance of the role of parents in raising their children, and  of communication between all parties concerned.

The program started with an important lecture by Dr. Aisha Bilkhair, Research Advisor at the NA, about “The Dialogue of Civilizations and Methods of Interacting with Students in the UAE”, in which she addressed the issue of rapprochement  between civilizations while preserving the privacy that characterized the UAE, with its cultural and civilizational legacy, and its impact on developing the Emirati people. She emphasized such concepts as: truth, honesty, tolerance, respect, acceptance of the other, patriotism and sacrifice for the homeland. Such concepts are considered in the UAE as the cornerstone of the educational process and the actual translation of the great initiative by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to support the educational process by adding the subject of  “Moral Education” , which instills noble values and morals in the students’ daily behavior, promotes loyalty and reinforces national identity. The lecture pointed out the importance of constructive interaction, the essential principles of professional dialogue with students, and involvement of parents in all matters related to students; since education is an integrated system where all parties have to cooperate to achieve success. The sustainable outcome of education will result in success at work and in serving the country. The lecturer urged participants to spread positive energy among students, and to create an educational process that stimulates students to be eager for knowledge, exploration, innovation and creativity.

At the end of the lecture, the Research Advisor responded to the participants’ inquiries and questions about the characteristics of the Emirati personality and the good values such as generosity and giving instilled by the wise leadership among the people, and how to transfer such values to the students, to prepare them to be the men of the future, the leaders of its development and the protectors of its legacy.

Participants watched a 3-D documentary film about the UAE’s past and bright present at Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Virtual Reality Theatre. They took a tour of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Hall, which contains examples of the heritage collections, historical documents, photographs and historical maps that document the past of the UAE and the stages of its successful Union.

Upon H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed's guidance, the National Archives signed a memorandum of understanding with the British National Archives

Under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Chairman of the National Archives' Board, the National Archives of the United Arab Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding with the British National Archives to coordinate the translation and digitization of important historical documents, allowing for their accessibility to decision-makers and researchers, and utilizing them in the development of national curriculums in the various levels of education. It also provides for the  support of programs and activities of common interest, and cooperation in research related to archival resources, digitization and exchanging digital documents in accordance with the national laws and legislations of each party, for the next three years.

The MOU was signed by H.E. Dr. Abdulla Al Raisi, Director General of the National Archives, on behalf of the NA, and Jeff James, Chief Executive Officer of the British National Archives, on behalf of the British National Archives.

This came upon H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al Raisi, Director General of the National Archives' visit to the British National Archives in London. Referring to this MOU, His Excellency said: The National Archives of the United Arab Emirates signed this Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of translating and digitizing historical documents, and making them electronically accessible to decision-makers and researchers for use in the preparation of history and national curricula in various educational levels. Also to enhance the National Archives of the UAE with historical documents available in the seven sections of the British National Archives, relating to national and international historical documents, and to enhance the NA's expertise with the latest practices and standards adopted by those sections in the field of documentation, preservation, archiving and restoration, and their latest methods for allowing accessibility of historical collections to researchers. 

H.E. added that this signing comes within the framework of strengthening our relations with major international archives, and introducing the latest international experiences and skills to the National Archives in line with our strategic plan and its results, which will coincide with the year 2021 in which the UAE aspires to be, by the time of the Golden Jubilee of its Union, one of the best countries in the world.  We are working at the National Archives to achieve these national aspirations.

H.E. Dr. Al Raisi praised the British National archives, which holds collections dating back more than a thousand years, and historical records from the Middle Ages, as well as maps, architectural designs, and family history records.  His Excellency said:  We aim at strengthening relations with the British National Archives because of the great number of historical records and documents in its collection related to the history of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region, to benefit from its experience, and to collect more of the rare documents it holds with the aim of preserving the UAE documentary assets, to provide decision-makers and researchers with needed historical and research material.

Jeff James, Chief Executive Officer of the British National Archives, praised the special relations between the two sides, and the role of the National Archives of the UAE in utilization modern sophisticated technologies.  He expressed his great optimism about the outcome of this memorandum in terms of exchange of experiences, and cooperation in activities that sponsor and promote cultural exchange, and joint projects.



H.E. Dr. Al Raisi inspected the various sections of the British National Archives, methods of documents and photographs conservation, and modern methods of documentation and archiving.

It is noteworthy that the National Archives of the United Arab Emirates was founded in 1968, and was known as the "National Center for Documentation and Research”.  It is one of the important administrative institutions of the UAE government.  It aims to collect and document the historical records of the UAE and the GCC countries, from local and international sources, to oversee the conservation, restoration, and archiving processes in accordance with international standards, to provide the public access to these documents, and utilize them in cultural and historical awareness.  Accordingly, the NA plans to establish a digitization process to provide access to these documents to all researchers and students, both locally and internationally.

The British National Archives is considered one of the world's most valuable archives in terms of research sources.  It is an independent research organization, an archival institution, a formal British government publisher, and the official protector of most valuable national documents that date back to over a thousand years.  It carries out its role in collecting public records and safeguarding them, whether in paper or electronic form, for future generations, and provides access to them in the greatest extent possible.

For the third consecutive year, 

The National Archives organized a cultural program for the new teachers in the Emirates National Schools

The National Archives of the United Arab Emirates organized at its headquarters a cultural and informative program, for the third year in a row, on the history and heritage of the UAE, the customs, traditions and singularity of the UAE society and the best methods to approach students during the educational process. More than 200 teachers from the US, Canada, New Zealand and other countries participated in the program, constituting a new cohort of educational staff of the Emirates National Schools in the UAE.


Dr. Kenneth Vedra, Director General of the Emirates National Schools, inaugurated the cultural program and welcomed the new teachers who will contribute in realizing the schools' vision to build future leaders. Dr. Vedra praised the National Archives and its constructive cooperation with the Emirates National Schools by introducing foreign teachers to the UAE and its history and heritage to facilitate cultural integration between teachers and students.


A lecture was delivered by Dr. Aisha Bilkhair, the Research Advisor at the National Archives, who discussed the initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and highlighted its importance and undeniable positive impact.

This initiative calls for incorporating the subject of “Moral Education” within the educational process and curricula of the Emirates National Schools to instill and reinforce noble values and morals in daily behaviors, promote loyalty and patriotism, with the UAE’s national identity as a focal point.

The lecture referred to the distinctiveness of the UAE’s society indicating that the glorious history of the UAE was built upon tolerance and peaceful coexistence. She asserted the importance of honest values, reinforcing the mutual respect and self-confidence among students as the pillars of a prosperous future for the homeland so that it remains a global model for happiness and good life.

An open discussion occurred at the end of the lecture, during which the Research Advisor answered the participators' inquires. The teachers expressed their admiration for the remarkable change in the UAE and praised the founding leader Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s essential role in the development and prosperity of the UAE in record time.

Afterwards, the participants watched a 3D documentary in Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Hall for Virtual Reality showcasing the history and bright present of the UAE. The documentary was followed by a tour in Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Hall that contains historical documents, photos, historical maps and heritage collectibles.          

The National Archives, in cooperation with Al-Ittihad Newspaper, issues a special supplement entitled: (Today, 50 years ago, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan). Bin Sultan Al Nahyan took over the reins of power in Abu Dhabi, and that day was a historical turning point that will remain witnessed and its effects will remain immortal. Based on their role and patriotic duty, cooperation between the National Archives and Al Ittihad Newspaper came in issuing this appendix to return to the generations details of the journey of the immortal leader who built and built a nation his mom.

Regarding this supplement, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Raisi, Director General of the National Archives, said: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Archives, the National Archives, in cooperation with Al Ittihad Newspaper, issues a special supplement entitled: (Today Fifty years ago...Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan) so that generations can remember aspects of the biography of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is present with his values ​​and achievements among us; And as soon as Sheikh Zayed - may God rest his soul in peace - took over the reins of power, he announced that the country had entered an important historical stage that was dominated by hard work for prosperity and economic and social development in all Emirates, and launched the country to broad horizons with which the UAE interacted with its regional, Arab and international surroundings.

His Excellency added: The sixth of August 1966 will remain an unforgettable day in our history. It marks the dawn of a new beginning. It is a day witnessed in the memory of the homeland; Because it represents the great reform that led to achieving everything that benefits the Emirates and paved the way for the birth of a new state: the United Arab Emirates.

His Excellency said: Sheikh Zayed was a visionary, which was embodied in what he presented to his people, and Zayed always considered his people the true treasure of the nation, and Sheikh Zayed steadily rose to power and fame as the ruler of Abu Dhabi, and gained great fame as the pioneer of the political unity of the seven emirates. And the United Arab Emirates emerged thanks to the relentless and tireless efforts of the founding president and the rulers of the Emirates - a rich, prosperous, stable and secure country under their wise and benevolent leadership.

Al-Raisi points out that after half a century, on August 6, 2016, the time has come to take a look at the past and reflect with admiration and reverence on the reforms and distinguished development works initiated by Sheikh Zayed. And that march, which began fifty years ago, left a legacy of the tremendous contributions of Sheikh Zayed, “the father of the nation,” which will remain a source of inspiration, giving, and influence on his competent successors, who are the best successor to the best predecessor. This summary, accompanied by pictures, is presented to the unique and unprecedented achievements of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a tribute Love and loyalty to the symbolic leader who will remain immortal in the memory of the nation.

On this supplement, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Raisi said: The anniversary of the sitting of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - may God rest his soul in peace - marks the beginning of an important political stage in the history of the region. He was the driving force behind efforts to establish a federal state among the seven emirates, which were previously known as the Trucial States.

His Excellency added: His stature, like that of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, gives this fragrant memory its stature, and makes us stand in reverence to recall some of the political and unitary achievements that our modern state is proud of, which achieved its glories under Zayed's shadow, and at the forefront of what the auspicious union achieved

His Excellency valued the role of the National Archives in collecting and preserving the nation's memory for generations, and praised its initiative in issuing this appendix entitled: (Today, fifty years ago...Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan) to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed's accession to power; Because of its impact on recalling some of the achievements of the founding leader - may God rest his soul in peace - and his endowments.

The National Archives Presents Emirates Library Experience to Fujairah Culture and Media Authority

The National Archives provided a delegation from Fujairah Culture and Media Authority with information about the establishment of its library (Emirates Library) and the stages it went through to reach its current technical development and evolution, and became rich of hard and electronic resources of information, which made it the destination of intellectuals, researchers and academics.

The delegation of Fujairah Culture and Media Authority visited the National Archives to benefit from its experience in establishing the Emirates Library in their project to establish a specialized research library to serve broad categories of researchers and academics.

The guest delegation explored the specialized printed and electronic publications held at the Emirates Library, which form integrated packages of sources, references, dissertations, and other Arabic and foreign refereed journals, and on-line e-books and diverse data base subscriptions, important reference books dealing with the UAE's history and heritage, as well as the related topics on the GCC countries and their culture and civilization including biographies and autobiographies, and atlases, including the largest atlas in the world, dictionaries, encyclopedias, original rare books, and Emirates newspapers archive. The sources of information in the Emirates Library are in both Arabic and English languages, with other material in different languages such as French, German, Farsi, Dutch, Portuguese ... and others.

Emirates Library conveyed to its guests its aims in serving researchers, scholars and knowledge seeking students by providing them access to its rich specialized hard and electronic copies of collections. Simultaneously, it offers its services to all clients who approach it, whether internally from the National Archives or externally, it also contributes to the National Archives' community activities, and receives trainees from various entities and specialized institutes to educate them on the applied methods in the various technical and documenting stages. It supports local, Arab and international initiatives, and participates in workshops and awareness sessions relating to libraries and information.

National Archives library briefed its guests on its gift and exchange program with major libraries and information institutions within the UAE and abroad and on aspects of its cooperation relations with many information institutions, nationally, regionally and internationally, in accordance with a policy that aims at raising the awareness of the National Archives and its scientific and research activities, promoting scientific and academic publications and contributing to distributing the National Archives' publications.

The guest delegation visited the library's reading hall, which meets the international standards with the open shelves system providing its clients, users and researchers with all the necessary facilities to conduct their research and studies. The acquisitions are organized on the shelves, according to the US Library of Congress classification system, and arranged by subject matter. It exhibits a number of rare and old books, some of which date back to more than 500 years in special safe cabinets.

The members of the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority delegation praised the National Archives and its great role in collecting and preserving the memory of the nation, and in providing decision-makers, researchers, academics and students with educational services, which promotes its visitors knowledge on the history and heritage of the UAE and the Gulf region. The visiting delegation expressed its admiration and praise of the National Archives' Library that seeks to be the Model specialized library in the region, as well as their aspirations to strengthen cooperation ties with it to benefit more from its pioneering experience since its establishment in the National archives in 1968.

At the end of their visit, the visiting delegation members watched a high-tech 3D documentary film on the UAE's history, present and future prospects at Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Virtual Reality Theatre, and acquainted themselves with samples of historical hand-written documents, photographs, and maps in Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Hall.

The National Archives Enlightens the Tourist Guides on

the UAE History and Heritage

The UAE National Archives organized in its headquarters an educational program for tourist guides which included a national lecture entitled: “The UAE the land of happiness, tolerance and morality” and a tour in the National Archives headquarters in which they were briefed on its missions and role in preserving the memory of the nation and making it accessible to decision-makers and researchers. The program is part of the course of the training and tourist guidance organized by Abu Dhabi Authority for Tourism and Culture.

The program started with a lecture on the UAE the Land of Happiness, Tolerance and Morality presented by Dr. Aisha Bilkhair, Research advisor at the National Archives to the delegation of Abu Dhabi Authority for Tourism and Culture, which was comprised of more than 35 tourist guides. The lecture began by praising the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, which proposes to include moral education subject in the school curriculum, stressing that this initiative is essential for the UAE society's interest; as it represents a fundamental pillar in building the Emirati citizen. The UAE is proud as its present civilized life is associated with the values and morality derived from the teachings of its religion, and inherited them from parents and grandparents and from the values and qualities the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan instilled in the hearts and minds of UAE society.

The lecture focused on the values of the founding leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his wise leadership that pushed forward the wheel of progress resulting in the advancement and progress in the various aspects of life; starting with the Bedouins’ settlement, establishment of a mechanisms for women empowerment, and the role of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima in promoting women's status. Sheikh Zayed with his wisdom enriched all life's aspects and details through his directives; as in his choice of the UAE flag and slogan. He assigned the concerned parties to compose the national anthem and had wise views in drafting the constitution. His wisdom enabled him to consolidate his efforts with the other Emirates’ Rulers and formed the union and thus eliminated the borders between the UAE people.

The lecture included four axes, the first dealt with the integrity and credibility in delivering information; as there is information that might be unthinkable to the tourist guide considering it taken for granted, or because revolve on the details of familiar heritage vocabularies and the well-known historical events. Therefore, a tourist must verify them by asking the concerned parties who are knowledgeable in the history and heritage. A tourist guide must not resort to the hurried unreliable answers. The second axis was concerned with the basic roots of the UAE civilization and its cultural heritage, which is considered an extension of the Arab and Islamic civilization, and the third axis of the lecture was about happiness, tolerance and their origin which is arrived at through contemplating the UAE urban character in the past, where the neighborhood (al Fareej) necessitated people's closeness to each other, such closeness equipped them civilized values in their dealings with each other and promoted cooperation and tolerance which consolidated happiness values.

The tourist guides toured the National Archives, where they watched a high-tech 3D documentary film on the UAE's history, present and future prospects at Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Virtual Reality Theatre, and viewed in Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Hall samples of manuscripts, documents, historical photographs and maps. Their tour covered the Emirates library; which is a leading library specialized in the history and culture of the UAE and the Gulf region, and is considered an important for researchers; due to its sources, references and public books in their hard as well as in electronic formats.

In Response to Mohammad Bin Zayed’s Initiative, the National Archives Enhances its Teaching System with Moral Education

In response to the initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, which requires the supporting of the educational process with the subject of “Moral Education”, the National Archives launched a new program that includes educational and moral lectures and activities that contribute in instilling noble values and ethics in students’ behavior. They also contribute to the national education, which the National Archives has always taken it upon its shoulders. The National Archives supports the educational process in the UAE with national values that promote loyalty and belonging and reinforce the national identity.

In this regard, HE Dr. Abdulla Al Raisi, the Director General of the National Archives stressed that the participation of the National Archives in this active initiative will have a tremendous impact on consolidating the noble moral values in the generations of students’ behavior in a way that promotes the national identity and morality. The authentic values and high morals will go together with students’ knowledge attainment.

He added that at the National Archives, we dearly value this kind initiative and believe that high societies build their scientific prosperity on a firm base of morality. We, in the United Arab Emirates, and under our wise leadership, are keen on that. At the National Archives, we our keenness is doubled on the moral system while we carry out our national duty; we are engaged in upbringing active and aware generations. We seek to promote loyalty and belonging to the homeland and to consolidate the national identity in citizens. We strive to strengthen the bonds of solidarity among the members of the society. We are inspired by the thoughts of HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the National.

The National Archives’ Director General pointed out that the NA is preparing an integrated educational and training system to strengthen moral education as a key aspect in promoting the principles of morality that develop generations’ capacity to build their own society. He added that in setting up its system, which promotes moral education, the National Archives relies on the values derived from the teachings of Islam, the values of good citizenship and the Charter of the Emirati citizen, which leads to esteem, cooperation, benevolence, sense of belonging, giving, sacrifice and unlimited contribution to the nation.

HE added that in the forefront of the foundations on which we rely in preparing the educational and training system with which we hope to enhance the moral education are the values and principles the founding leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan had instilled in the hearts of the UAE people who lived through the experience of establishing the union and the establishment of the UAE, which has become comparable to the most advanced and prosperous countries in the world. His wise words often called for consolidating morality and good values  in the hearts and minds of all the members in the various segments of society, so the UAE with its people and leaders gains the prestige it has gained now.

Dr. Al Raisi said that all the National Archives’ experts, specialists and staff have directly responded to HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s initiative. Thus, the Educational Programs Section proceeded on planning and preparing lectures, activities and events that made the moral education into an educational program to be added to the other 21 educational programs designed by the National Archives for students. These programs will be at the core of the NA designed programs for the next academic year, especially as it is a partner with the Ministry of Education in the preparation of the documents of the national curriculum in civics and history subjects. There are joint committees between the two parties, a memorandum of understanding governing their cooperation. Moreover, the National archives collaborates with Abu Dhabi Education Council and private schools to support the educational process and to enhance loyalty and belonging to the nation.

His Excellency explained that taking advantage of its treasures of historical documents, the National Archives seeks to bring added values that prompted it to increase the number of beneficiaries from its educational programs up to about 45000 users in the first half of the current year.

The National Archives takes the students of the Ras Al Khaimah Girls Center on a scientific trip

The National Archives of the United Arab Emirates briefed the students of the  Girls of Ras Al Khaimah affiliated to the General Authority for Youth and Sports Welfare - on the pages of  history of the UAE; With the aim of enhancing loyalty to the homeland and belonging to it, and consolidating their national identity.

Mrs. Ohood Al Mazrouei, the tour supervisor at the Ras Al Khaimah Girls Center, expressed her deep thanks to the National Archives for the great scientific benefit that the students achieved, which would develop their national sense. National, and his great role in preserving the memory of the homeland.

The students of the center toured the National Archives, starting with the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Hall of Virtual Reality; Where they watched a high-tech 3D film about the history, present, and future prospects of the UAE, and then viewed samples of written documents, historical photographs, and historical maps in Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Hall. The students’ tour included the Ras Al Khaimah Girls Center in the National Archives, the Emirates Library, which contains thousands of sources And references, and general books in both their paper and electronic forms, where the visitors learned about the extent to which they can be used in their scientific and student research.

With the aim of educating them about the fateful issues of the homeland, the National Archives gave visiting students - in Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Hall at the National Archives headquarters in Abu Dhabi - a lecture entitled: "The historical and political situation of the three occupied Emirati islands before the establishment of the federation". The lecture reviewed the historical background of the three islands in a manner that enhances historical understanding. And the geography of this issue, and the lecture focused on the history of the three Emirati islands: Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, and the most prominent historical facts on which the UAE relies to prove its ownership of the islands.


The National Archives is accustomed to receiving such scientific visits within the framework of building bridges of scientific cooperation between it and centers of cultural activities and academic institutions inside and outside the UAE that are looking to enhance knowledge of the history of the UAE, and given the role of the National Archives as a national historical research institution, and an incubator for historical documents that monitor eras. history of the country.  

UNESCO's Memory of the World, Sakub's Journey, Henna and Hotels... its most prominent topics

The National Archives issues the fifteenth issue of (Liwa), the scientific journal

The National Archives has published the fifteenth issue of the peer-reviewed scientific journal "Liwa", which is published in both Arabic and English twice annually. It deals with the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Gulf region and its antiquities.

(Liwa) magazine started its new issue with a topic translated from English into Arabic about henna as one of the most important elements of traditional adornment, but the prevailing styles are very different from their styles in the past. The research, written by Abdullah S. Eastern, and Michael S. Ziolovsky's Method of Obtaining Henna, provides ethnographic information on henna and its methods of use. The second of the magazine's research deals with: "Hotels in the Trucial States" and shows that the construction of hotels was associated with tourist places, but in the Trucial States their presence was linked to the economic development witnessed by some of the coastal emirates in that era; The economic developments that Dubai witnessed since the beginning of the twentieth century made the emirate an area of attraction for trade and merchants, so it began to receive commercial ships regularly, and this gave it a regular financial income, in addition to the flourishing of the pearl trade. In the region during the era (1932-1971), it was divided into three axes: the first on the hotels of the Emirate of Sharjah, the second: the hotels of the Emirate of Dubai, and the third: the hotels of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the rest of the emirates of the coast, and this division came according to the chronology of the beginning of the emergence of hotels in the region The research concluded that the hotels sector in the Trucial States passed through two stages: the first was that the purpose of establishing hotels at the beginning was to accommodate the number of visitors who came to the region, and in the second stage, hotels began to be established for a commercial purpose.

The journey between the elements of scarcity and wit, and nothing remains of this journey and its likes except for conversations and memories that were stored in the memory of the old sailors, sailors, and adventurers.

The funnyness of the sakub's voyage comes from the fact that it is full of dangers and horrors experienced by the blogger whose pen wrote it on board the ship and the waves toss it right and left, and the notes give an idea of the suffering and hardships that the Gulf sailors in general and the Emirates in particular endured in their sea voyages in pursuit of a decent living.

Ali Muhammad al-Matroushi, the author of the research, reviews: the language of the writer, the personality features of Hamad al-Sakoob, the journey manuscript, and how to obtain the journey manuscript.

Under the title: "A Reading in a Book," Dr. Samir Abdul Rasul Al-Obeidi's reading came in the book: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his role in Arab politics (1971-2004), which was written by Dr. Saba Hussein Mawla.

And the reading stated: Recent studies confirm the role of the individual in making history, and in the context of that, this academic study was destined to search and investigate one of the most important personalities who had a prominent role in the emergence of the UAE, and then in its brilliant development at a later stage, and was accompanied by internal achievements A rational foreign policy at the Arab and global levels, represented by the person of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004) - may God rest his soul in peace - the ruler who was a milestone in the history of the Emirates, then through his constructive stances towards various Arab issues, and the reading dealt with extensive content the book.

In English, David Fricker's research on the Memory of the World Program of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) refers to the huge amount of information that our world abounds in, and stresses the importance of information preserved in the archives, and the goal of the Memory of the World Program is to preserve global historical documents that It is of particular importance to the human heritage. 

Also in English, the issue included a research: Henna... an ethnographic introduction, and a translation of the research on hotels in the Trucial States... a reading in the genesis and development (1932-1971).

Nahyan bin Mubarak inspects the exhibition of the National Archives and praises it
 

The National Archives participates in the Egyptian Embassy's celebrations on the anniversary of the July 23 revolution

The National Archives of the United Arab Emirates participated in an exhibition of historical photographs at the reception hosted by His Excellency Wael Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the country, on the occasion of the sixty-fourth anniversary of the glorious July 23 revolution.

The participation of the National Archives came with a number of historical photographs that document aspects of the good historical relations between the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, and the exhibition pictures reflect the sincere fraternal relations between the two brotherly peoples. His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, who inspected the exhibition accompanied by His Excellency Wael Gad, Ambassador of the Republic of Egypt. At the end of his tour, His Excellency praised the efforts of the National Archives, which works to preserve the memory of the nation, and documents the historical fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries.

The historical documents and photos in which the National Archives participated in the Hotel Set Regence Abu Dhabi, where the ceremony was held, documented some of the many meetings that brought together the late - God willing - Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with the leaders of the Republic of Egypt, and the continuous meetings between the leaderships of the two brotherly countries, which had an impact Positive and constructive in establishing fraternal relations, and building bridges of joint cooperation in various fields.

His Excellency Wael Gad expressed his happiness with the participation of the National Archives, and stressed that this participation reflects the depth of the historical fraternal relations that bind the two sister states of the UAE and Egypt, and the development and growth witnessed by these relations in various fields thanks to the wise directives of the wise leadership in both countries and the sincere efforts that increase The deep-rooted relations between the two brotherly peoples flourished, and His Excellency praised the participation of the National Archives, which demonstrated the authenticity of brotherly relations, and the stages of their prosperity until they became an ideal model for good and fruitful relations.

For reinforcing collaboration in archives and UNESCO Memory of the World Program

The National Archives and King Abdul Aziz Foundation Discussed

Ways to Reinforce the Archival Work on Gulf and International Levels

The National Archives of the United Arab Emirates and King Abdul Aziz Foundation for Research and Archives discussed ways to develop cooperation ties in their field of specialty. The two sides discussed the outcome of the meeting of the GCC General Secretariat of the Documents and Studies Centers. They discussed coordination in a number of specialized areas that would develop and integrate the archival work in the Arab states of the Gulf Cooperation Council strengthening its position globally.

That took place when HE Dr. Abdulla Al Raisi, Director General of the National Archives received HE Dr. Fahd Al Samari, Secretary General of King Abdul Aziz Foundation for Research and Archives and the accompanying delegation at the National Archives headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

HE Dr. Dr. Abdullah Mohammad Raisi has welcomed the strengthening of the existing cooperation between the National Archives and King Abdul Aziz Foundation for Research and Archives, and commended His Excellency the Secretary General of the foundation for his interest in the role played by the National Archives at all levels. He showed the National Archives’ readiness to fulfil its pivotal role in meeting the requirements of the new phase, keeping up with the future through integration and coordination with similar Gulf centers and institutions, particularly King Abdul Aziz Foundation.

HE Dr. Raisi thanked HE Dr. Samari for his clear efforts in supporting the integration and collaboration of the archival and documentary work, which resulted in greater achievements and a unified vision for a coordinated archival work. HE stressed the need for the Arab Gulf cooperation in the field of archives and their preservation.

The two sides discussed encouraging studies and research through providing researchers from both sides with the required historical and scientific materials, exchanging publications and journals, organizing joint exhibitions and seminars. The meeting also dealt with exchanging expertise in the field of preparing and training archives cadres in both countries, conserving and restoring historical documents and in the technological and technical fields. Both sides considered this meeting as a basis for a memorandum of understanding they look forward to sign in Riyadh next October.

The two sides discussed ways of strengthening Arab and regional archival work, benefitting from common Gulf experiences, supporting newly established archives in the GCC countries, and boosting collaboration among the archives of the GCC to become pioneer in this field.

During their meeting, the National Archives and King Abdul Aziz Foundation for Research and Archives focused on the importance of training and exchange of expertise between the two sides, and moreover on transferring successful and distinctive experiences in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to the rest of the GCC countries based on a joint program that facilitates and regulates the transfer of such experiences in favor of advancing other archives and achieving excellence. Thus, Gulf archives become an influential force that can build stronger partnerships with the countries of the developed world.

The two sides agreed on the importance of translating and publishing the historical documents on an updated database making them accessible to researchers, as that would support the drive towards transparency, accessibility and provision of documented and honest information to the beneficiaries who are interested in the history of the Gulf. The two sides also maintained linking researchers and specialists in the Gulf archives by providing them with their needs which shall be made accessible as well as establishing a data base of archiving and documentation for the Arab Gulf countries relating to archiving and documentation, which derives its strength from the competent authorities and the available experiences, such as universities, and the competent specialized researchers.

The National Archives and King Abdul Aziz Foundation dealt with the importance of the oral memory and the distinctive experiences in that field as well as the development and excellence the National Archives’ has achieved in this respect. The meeting pressed on the importance of training courses in oral history. The meeting also dealt with the significance of digitization of multimedia, cognitive and digital integration and the promotion of cooperation among the Gulf archives. Moreover, it discussed the integration of archival efforts that stem from the historical and geographical integration of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. That would reinforce their power and presence among global institutions.

At their meeting, the National Archives and King Abdul Aziz Foundation discussed the outcome of the Secretariat General for Centres of Documents and Studies of G.C.C States meeting in Qatar in May last year.

His Excellency Dr. Samari reviewed the National Archives’ strategic plans, its eventful agenda and some of the practical achievements that had remarkable success such as organizing government archives, promoting loyalty and belonging and consolidated national identity, and the specialized Arabic and English publications. HE praised the National Archives professionalism and technical evolution that made it the honorable documenting and archiving beacon in the Gulf region, thanks to the directives and unlimited support of HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the National archives.

The two sides discussed ways of cooperation with the UNESCO Memory of the World program and the importance of the inclusion of both countries’ important documents in this program, particularly as they have a tremendous asset of achievements that are documented in word, sound and image. These experiences should be included to be globally reviewed.

His Excellency Director General of the National Archives took HE Dr. Fahd Al Smari and his delegates on a tour in the National Archives’ facilities. The guests expressed their admiration for all the achievements on the administrative and technical levels.

The National Archives Provides (the Resident Artist) with

Information and Archival Materials

The National Archives of the United Arab Emirates provided the Resident Artist program adopted by Sharjah Art Foundation with some rare archival materials and reliable documented information on the UAE Broadcast from its Emirates library, as per the request of the Sharjah Art Foundation and the visit of Chris Weaver, the British resident sound artist accompanied by his assistant Istabraq Hussain to the National Archives.

The delegation benefited from some historical documents relevant to their mission. The resident artist and his assistant were briefed on a number of documentary films and broadcast recordings at the National Archives' Presidential Archives Section, and obtained from it materials that enriched the Resident Artist Program, the delegation also benefited from the Emirates library holdings relevant to their subject “Old Radio Stations in the Emirates”, and the Corporate Relations Section provided the visiting delegation with some information on the sources of the history of the UAE Radio Stations and its senior broadcasters.

In the course of their tour in Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Hall, the delegation browsed samples of historical documents and rare books, photos and old maps, after which the delegation watched a 3D documentary film on the “UAE: the Past, Present and Future”, in Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Virtual Reality Theatre.

The delegation visited the Presidential Archives section, which contains photos and videos documenting Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan and His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan's activities at the local and international levels. The Presidential Archives Section restores, montage and digitize the old documentary films it holds.

The guest delegation expressed their admiration of the National Archives holdings, and the resident artist considered his visit to the National Archives as an important event, which enriches his capabilities in the various creative fields.

It is noteworthy that Sharjah Art Foundation invites some visiting artists to reside in Sharjah for a specified period, not only for rest, contemplation and exploration, but also as a unique starting point for those who would like to start a new experience in a new place that allows them to explore its social and human characteristics and components, and express it through an art project that embodies this rich experience.