Sheikh Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi Praised the NLA’s Role, Achievements, Projects and Initiatives.

General Sheikh Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi praised the National Library and Archives (NLA) for its pioneering role in preserving the memory of the nation for future generations. He also commended the NLA’s contributions, achieved according to the highest standards and best practices in preserving and enabling the memory of the nation, emphasising the importance of understanding the past to shape the present and foresee the future.
During his visit to the NLA’s headquarters, Sheikh Faisal was greeted by His Excellency Abdulla Majid Al Ali, Director General of the NLA, along with the directors of the NLA Departments. The Director General introduced the NLA and its 2032 strategic plane emphasizing the NLA current achievements. His Excellency also showcased the significant achievement of the Encyclopedia of UAE History, which chronicles the national memory in addition to the documentary collections and civilizational achievements of the UAE. Additionally, he discussed key projects, and future initiatives aimed at fostering values of belonging to the land and loyalty to the wise leadership.
During his tour of the NLA facilities, His Highness inspected Sheikh Suroor Hall and reviewed the progress of the hall’s establishment. The hall chronicles a significant phase in the history of the UAE during its building and founding stages. The visit also included Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Hall, where His Highness received a detailed explanation. This hall offers a museum experience that embraces the past, documents the present, and anticipates the future by utilizing the latest innovative technologies and displaying methods to impresses visitors with a knowledge capsule that showcases the progress, development, and prosperity the UAE has achieved.
The visit concluded at Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Hall, where His Highness and his companions watched a documentary film that highlighted significant milestones in the history of the UAE.