With the Aim of Enriching the Memory of the Nation on Social Media and Promoting Loyalty and Belonging
The National Library and Archives Celebrates Union Day with a Series of National Events

To commemorate the Union Day when the UAE—under the leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his fellow Founding Fathers—embarked on its historic union, the National Library and Archives, in cooperation with its strategic partners, has prepared an extensive program of events and activities with a strong national focus.
The initiatives, designed to strengthen loyalty to the wise leadership and promote belonging to the nation, feature documented historical information shared with numerous official entities to promote the values and principles instilled by the Founding Fathers. The program also includes a lecture titled: “Union Day in the Journey of the Establishment of the UAE” and a series of workshops for young people and children, highlighting the values of that momentous day.
On a related context, the National Library and Archives provided a number of UAE institutions and official bodies with historical documents related to July 18, 1971, to enrich the documentary exhibitions they have organized at their headquarters, or to include the same on their websites and social media channels.
Through its activities, the National Library and Archives highlights the importance of this day, which represents a pivotal moment in the history of the United Arab Emirates—a moment that laid the foundations of the union and cemented the vision of a unified and strong nation. On this day, the rulers of the Emirates signed the Union Document and the UAE’s Constitution, officially proclaiming the name of the United Arab Emirates, in a step that preceded the formal declaration of the union on December 2 of the same year.
The National Library and Archives affirms that “Union Day” is an annual occasion for pride in our national identity and a renewal of loyalty and belonging. It is a constant source of inspiration, reflecting the UAE’s determination to move forward, under the guidance of its wise leadership, towards strengthening its position in various fields of development, while preserving the authentic values instilled in the conscience of the nation by its founder and builder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah rest his soul in peace.