The National Library and Archives announced new national projects and specialized events and delivered a lecture on the strategic thinking of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to the National Defense College visiting delegation

H.E. Abdullah Majed Al Ali, Director General, announced that the National Library and Archives shall soon be holding its first conference on oral history in November 2022.
In his speech, His Excellency stressed to the tenth batch of the National  Defense College guests, during their visit to the National Library and Archives’ headquarters, that the National Library and Archives, with its valuable holdings on the UAE history, contributes to establishing the knowledge economy which is currently the main pillar supporting economic growth, and the means through  which knowledge and technology are employed to provide distinctive and innovative marketable products or services.
His Excellency stressed the importance of overcoming any challenges faced in the process of archives organization, given the archives great significance and important role in establishing and promoting the UAE history.
His Excellency welcomed the guests and stressed the importance of employing great care for proper document handling and processing during the three different document life stages due to the documents’ great value, in line with Law No. 7 of 2008 on the National Library and Archives, and the approved and adopted international standards.
H.E. pointed out the National Library and Archives’ great interest in oral history due to its important role in covering the missing parts in the UAE written history.
H.E. added that over 900 interviews were conducted and preserved by the Oral History Archives, and that the National Library and Archives has published two editions of the book entitled "Their Memory Our History" based on these oral interviews, and the third edition shall be launched soon.
Dr. Husniya Al-Ali, Educational Programs Consultant at the National Library and Archives, delivered to the tenth batch of the National Defense College a lecture that tackled Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s strategic thinking, characteristics, and international stances that shaped and influenced his personality.  She elaborated on his statesmanship in establishing the Union, his exceptional ability to overcome challenges with his enlightened strategic thinking, and his unique and successful experience in establishing the federation.
She also referred to Sheikh Zayed's personality, his soft power, emotional intelligence, vision, strong-will, and ability to set priorities to focus on the most important then the less important issues.
She discussed Sheikh Zayed's foreign policy and his interest in human resources development, citizens empowerment in the scientific, political and military fields, and tackled his un-matched love for his people, and his keen interest in achieving their happiness.
The National Defense College delegation praised the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Hall at the National Library and Archives, which attractively and innovatively presents significant aspects of the rich UAE history and civilization.
The visitors also commended the National Library and Archives’ role in preserving the memory of the nation and appreciated its warm reception and the great attention extended to the tenth batch of the National Defense College visitors.
The visit was concluded with a cordial exchange of shields between the National Library and Archives, and the National Defense College.