With Activities that Strengthen Loyalty and Belonging and Consolidate National Identity
The National Library and Archives Enriches Students’ Summer Camps

In line with its role as a strategic partner in fostering proper national upbringing for future generations, the National Library and Archives (NLA) participated in the students’ summer camps organized by the relevant entities to help students make the most of their summer break – with a wide range of activities. The activities included programs aim to deepen the sense of belonging to the homeland, reinforce loyalty to the wise leadership, and promote strong national identity among youth.
The NLA participated in various locations, organizing 71 activities that benefited more than 3,777 individuals. The first venue was the NLA headquarters, where it hosted the students, offered them lectures on national topics. NLA specialist staff took them on tours in Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Hall, Sheikh Suroor Hall, and the library halls, where they explored key milestones in the history of the UAE, along with important references and sources they can rely on.
NLA specialists visited students’ summer camps affiliated with Sandooq Al Watan program, where they delivered art workshops focused on landmarks of the UAE, in addition to lectures on national identity and Emirati values.
The NLA joined the summer camp of the National Rehabilitation Center and participated in programs aimed at developing students’ life skills. It delivered a lecture on the Union era of that highlighted the importance of 18 July 1971, in the march toward federation established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his fellow Founding Fathers. Students also participated in the Journey Game, a popular activity that enriches their knowledge with documented information. This national game was inspired from the life of the Founder and Builder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as well as by the historical and heritage knowledge documented in NLA’s publications.
Furthermore, the NLA participated in the Juvenile Care Center’ summer camp, where it presented workshops based on the educational booklet “Watani Al Emarat” (My Nation, The Emirates). The booklet contains documented information, exercises, activities, and interesting training, all related to the history of the UAE, its heritage, geography, and vibrant present. Then the NLA delivered lectures on Emirati values.
The NLA also took part in the Ministry of Education’s top ten summer camps, delivering lectures on national identity and holding art workshops for children.
It is noteworthy that the NLA played a key role in introducing summer camp participants to the concept of Emirati values and underscoring their importance in deepening national identity, loyalty, and belonging to the homeland. The NLA encouraged participants to uphold and spread these values as a cornerstone of sustainable development. These activities also contributed to fostering a sense of citizenship and instilling sound behavioral patterns among participants.
Through its diverse national and community activities, the NLA remains committed to sharing knowledge, instilling values of cooperation and belonging, preserving cultural heritage, enhancing intergenerational ties, and laying the foundations for sustainable growth, in line with the principles affirmed by the Year of Community 2025.