On the 50th UAE National Day
The National Library and Archives participates in exhibitions of historical photographs documenting the establishment of the Union and the development of the UAE.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the UAE Union, and showing patriotism and role in promoting the spirit of belonging to the nation and loyalty to its wise leadership, the National Library and Archives organized a number of  historical photo exhibitions that feature  the role of the Founder and Builder, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan and his fellow founding fathers in the establishment of the Union, and the role of wise leadership that followed their approach to the renaissance, development and prosperity of the UAE.
The exhibitions organized by the National Library and Archives came in collaboration with a large number of official bodies including the Isnaad Department, the Emirates School Establishment, the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre in Al Ain, Al Ain Sports Club, Al Ain Distribution Company, Ghantoot Club, and the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority.
All exhibitions were keen to highlight the bright image of the UAE's establishment, renaissance and openness to other cultures, as well as its tireless efforts to build and strengthen friendships with various countries, to nurture Sheikh Zayed's values and exploits in the hearts of generations, and to underscore the UAE’s history, and the ideal model represented by the UAE’s leadership in building and improving the country and the people.
These exhibitions, which witnessed a large turnout from the participants in the celebrations, introduced visitors to the National Library and Archives’ role in collecting the history of the country, preserving it for the next generations and making it available to researchers and users. The historical photographs displayed in the exhibitions are part of the holdings of the Historical Photographs Archive and the Presidential Archive which document the UAE’s history.
The exhibitions organized by the National Library and Archives on these national occasions introduce citizens to their history, and to Sheikh Zayed’s wisdom, exploits, national values from which he set out to build the Union and secure the prominent position which the UAE attains in the world.

The National Archives celebrates the 50th UAE National Day



The National Archives celebrated the 50th UAE National Day. On this occasion, H.E. Abdullah Majid Al Ali,  Acting Director General of the National Archives, confirmed in his speech that the National Archives will make its next stage a golden stage  full of achievement and giving in all areas related to its vision, mission, objectives and tasks, in order to relentlessly keep pace with the development and progress witnessed by the international archives, and guided by our with leadership’s visions, and the ten national principles for the next 50 years, approved by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

His Excellency congratulated our wise leadership and the people of the UAE, and renewed commitment to continue giving and achieving so that our precious Emirates remains in the forefront.

His Excellency said: “We will remain one hand in the light of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and we will continue to enjoy his precious trust”. He praised the follow up of the National Archives’ Board of Directors, chaired by H.E. Hamad Abdul Rahman Al-Madfaa, pointing out that it spares no effort so that the National Archives achieves further success and excellence on the local, Arab and international levels.

He affirmed meeting the challenges of the next phase, which will witness various strategic projects, notably the National Archives and the National Library merger and the emanating new strategies, in addition to other important projects which contribute to the National Archives’ workflow. They include smart empowerment and digital transformation of all services, activation of key tasks in competitive and innovative ways,  participation and integration with the government and private sector to implement transformational projects, in addition to preparing cadres,  attracting  talents,  focusing on quality of life, research services and knowledge lectures, providing proactive services, and interacting with the community through different events.

The National Day ceremony was held at the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Hall at the National Archives in the presence of its departments’ directors, staff members, and a number of guests.

The UAE’s national anthem was played first and then a documentary, which urged action and concerted efforts in the next 50 years so that the UAE can continue its successful march and maintain its outstanding rank among the countries of the world.

Then, Mr. Hamad Al-Mutairi, Director of the Archives Department shed light on the contents of the virtual Exhibition of the UAE’s Establishment, which the National Archives will launch on a special page on the digital portal website of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive (AGDA). The exhibition showcases three phases: the first of which is the Pre-Union between (1968 -1971), and it   includes initiatives that heralded the foundation of the Union. The second phase depicts the Union and contains relevant documents and multimedia featuring flag-raising, conventions and the Founding fathers’ efforts and achievements. It introduces each of those great men, displaying their pictures and profiles.

The third phase of the exhibition extends from 1971- 2021 and contains a chronological order documenting each year with pictures, documents, documentaries, and other archival materials available at the National Archives. The exhibition also includes audio recordings of the Founder and Builder, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan talking about the union, its goals and aspirations.

The ceremony attendants watched Shaima Al Mughairi, as she created the story of Arqoub Al Sedira in sand drawing, depicting the Union from the beginning up until the development and prosperity of the UAE.

On this occasion, H.E. the Director General of the National Archives honored the staff members who received the Doctoral Degree, the long-serving employees, and the dedicated workers who served the National Archives.

The National Library and Archivescelebrates the 50th UAE National Day

The National Library and Archivescelebrated the 50th UAE National Day. On this occasion, H.E. Abdullah Majid Al Ali,  Acting Director General of the National Library and Archives, confirmed in his speech that the National Library and Archives will make its next stage a golden stage  full of achievement and giving in all areas related to its vision, mission, objectives and tasks, in order to relentlessly keep pace with the development and progress witnessed by the international Library and Archives, and guided by our with leadership’s visions, and the ten national principles for the next 50 years, approved by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed al-Nahyan.
His Excellency congratulated our wise leadership and the people of the UAE, and renewed commitment to continue giving and achieving so that our precious Emirates remains in the forefront.
His Excellency said: “We will remain one hand in the light of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and we will continue to enjoy his precious trust”. He praised the follow up of the National Library and Archives’ Board of Directors, chaired by H.E. Hamad Abdul Rahman Al-Madfaa, pointing out that it spares no effort so that the National Library and Archivesachieves further success and excellence on the local, Arab and international levels.
He affirmed meeting the challenges of the next phase, which will witness various strategic projects, notably the National Library and Archivesand the National Library merger and the emanating new strategies, in addition to other important projects which contribute to the National Library and Archives’ workflow. They include smart empowerment and digital transformation of all services, activation of key tasks in competitive and innovative ways,  participation and integration with the government and private sector to implement transformational projects, in addition to preparing cadres,  attracting  talents,  focusing on quality of life, research services and knowledge lectures, providing proactive services, and interacting with the community through different events.
The National Day ceremony was held at the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Hall at the National Library and Archives in the presence of its departments’ directors, staff members, and a number of guests.
The UAE’s national anthem was played first and then a documentary, which urged action and concerted efforts in the next 50 years so that the UAE can continue its successful march and maintain its outstanding rank among the countries of the world.
Then, Mr. Hamad Al-Mutairi, Director of the Archives Department shed light on the contents of the virtual Exhibition of the UAE’s Establishment, which the National Library and Archives will launch on a special page on the digital portal website of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive (AGDA). The exhibition showcases three phases: the first of which is the Pre-Union between (1968 -1971), and it   includes initiatives that heralded the foundation of the Union. The second phase depicts the Union and contains relevant documents and multimedia featuring flag-raising, conventions and the Founding fathers’ efforts and achievements. It introduces each of those great men, displaying their pictures and profiles.
The third phase of the exhibition extends from 1971- 2021 and contains a chronological order documenting each year with pictures, documents, documentaries, and other archival materials available at the National Library and Archives. The exhibition also includes audio recordings of the Founder and Builder, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan talking about the union, its goals and aspirations.
The ceremony attendants watched Shaima Al Mughairi, as she created the story of Arqoub Al Sedira in sand drawing, depicting the Union from the beginning up until the development and prosperity of the UAE.
On this occasion, H.E. the Director General of the National Library and Archives honored the staff members who received the Doctoral Degree, the long-serving employees, and the dedicated workers who served the National Library and Archives .

The UAE National Archives and the Russian Government Archives discuss strengthening cooperation and exchange of experiences.

The National Archives held a virtual meeting with its counterpart the Russian Government Archives, via Zoom, discussing ways of cooperation and the role and tasks of each side, ways to strengthen future relations, and a visit by a delegation from the Russian archives to the UAE soon.

H.E. Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Acting Director General of the National Archives, opened the meeting with a word in which he pointed out his interest in sharing experiences and knowledge in document management and archiving, and to exchange visits to learn about  the practices and mechanisms used in organizing and managing archival holdings and methods of long-term historical record-keeping as well as the techniques used to maintain and make them available.

His Excellency pointed out that the UAE National Archives is currently witnessing various developments, the most important of which is the National Archives and the National Library merger. He thanked His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Jaber, the UAE Ambassador to the Russian Federation, and His Deputy, His Excellency Hamad Al-Habsi, for coordinating this fruitful meeting, stressing the importance of signing a memorandum of understanding between the two archives.

Then, Mr. Hamad Al-Mutairi, Director of the Archives Department of the National Archives, gave a presentation in which he introduced the National Archives, its mission, vision and objectives, and its role in organizing archives in government agencies considering the articles of Federal Law No. 7 of 2008 and its executive regulations, and the role played by the Centre for Preservation and Restoration in preserving and restoring documents. He also pointed out the importance of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive and its contents, and the cooperation between the National Archives and the Sorbonne University in qualifying archivists, and in academic studies specialized in documents and archiving.

Ms. Larissa Alexandrov, Deputy Head of the Government Archives of the Russian Federation, thanked the Director General of   the National Archives for inviting the Russian Archive to visit the UAE, and indicated her interest in learning more about the UAE National Archives. She also stressed the importance of bilateral cooperation and discussion of archiving issues.

  Ms. Larissa Alexandrov said that the Russian Government Archives seeks to preserve archival documents for future generations and make them accessible to the public. In her presentation, she shed light on the Russian Archives, noting that it contains seven million historical records, and historical government documents dating back to the 19th century. She pointed out that Law No. 125 issued by the Ministry of Justice regulates the Work of the Russian Archives, which continues its efforts to digitize its contents of which more than 90% have been completed.

She noted that the Russian Archives’ publications are issued in collaboration with federal archives and with scientific and academic institutions, and that it is now working on a project to establish a platform for World War II documents. She also indicated that the large building of the Russian Government Archive contains a reading room and an exhibition hall, and that its repositories are crammed with collections adding that they are in the process of building a new government archive building.

The meeting was attended by H.E. Hamad Al-Habsi, UAE Deputy Ambassador   to the Russian Federation, and a large number of officials from the UAE National Archives, the Russian Government Archives and the UAE Embassy in the Russian Federation.  

The UAE National Library and Archivesand the Russian Government Archives discuss strengthening cooperation and exchange of experiences.

The National Library and Archivesheld a virtual meeting with its counterpart the Russian Government Archives, via Zoom, discussing ways of cooperation and the role and tasks of each side, ways to strengthen future relations, and a visit by a delegation from the Russian archives to the UAE soon.
H.E. Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Acting Director General of the National Library and Archives, opened the meeting with a word in which he pointed out his interest in sharing experiences and knowledge in document management and archiving, and to exchange visits to learn about  the practices and mechanisms used in organizing and managing archival holdings and methods of long-term historical record-keeping as well as the techniques used to maintain and make them available.
His Excellency pointed out that the UAE National Library and Archivesis currently witnessing various developments, the most important of which is the National Library and Archivesand the National Library merger. He thanked His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Jaber, the UAE Ambassador to the Russian Federation, and His Deputy, His Excellency Hamad Al-Habsi, for coordinating this fruitful meeting, stressing the importance of signing a memorandum of understanding between the two archives.
Then, Mr. Hamad Al-Mutairi, Director of the Archives Department of the National Library and Archives, gave a presentation in which he introduced the National Library and Archives, its mission, vision and objectives, and its role in organizing archives in government agencies considering the articles of Federal Law No. 7 of 2008 and its executive regulations, and the role played by the Centre for Preservation and Restoration in preserving and restoring documents. He also pointed out the importance of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive and its contents, and the cooperation between the National Library and Archivesand the Sorbonne University in qualifying archivists, and in academic studies specialized in documents and archiving.
Ms. Larissa Alexandrov, Deputy Head of the Government Archives of the Russian Federation, thanked the Director General of   the National Library and Archivesfor inviting the Russian Archive to visit the UAE, and indicated her interest in learning more about the UAE National Library and Archives. She also stressed the importance of bilateral cooperation and discussion of archiving issues.
  Ms. Larissa Alexandrov said that the Russian Government Archives seeks to preserve archival documents for future generations and make them accessible to the public. In her presentation, she shed light on the Russian Archives, noting that it contains seven million historical records, and historical government documents dating back to the 19th century. She pointed out that Law No. 125 issued by the Ministry of Justice regulates the Work of the Russian Archives, which continues its efforts to digitize its contents of which more than 90% have been completed.
She noted that the Russian Archives’ publications are issued in collaboration with federal archives and with scientific and academic institutions, and that it is now working on a project to establish a platform for World War II documents. She also indicated that the large building of the Russian Government Archive contains a reading room and an exhibition hall, and that its repositories are crammed with collections adding that they are in the process of building a new government archive building.
The meeting was attended by H.E. Hamad Al-Habsi, UAE Deputy Ambassador   to the Russian Federation, and a large number of officials from the UAE National Library and Archives, the Russian Government Archives and the UAE Embassy in the Russian Federation.

In preparation for the 50th, the National Archives reviews the success stories of leading digital transformation projects and organizes its first forum on the occasion of International Project Management Day.

The National Archives organized a virtual forum in collaboration with the     UAE Project Management Foundation to celebrate the International Project Management Day under the theme "Digital Transformation Projects in Government in Preparation for the 50th, Success Stories and Lessons Learned". The forum is in line with the seventh principle adopted by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and calls for the country’s digital, technical and scientific excellence, as its wise leadership aspires to make it the global capital of the future.

His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Acting Director General of the National Archives, opened the forum with a speech, in which he emphasized the importance of this forum’s contents in supporting the path of the 50th projects to achieve promising future economic and development leaps in the next 50 years in the country. He also stressed that the forum would support the exceptional role of project management led by the advance of the digital transformation in the UAE, placing it among the world’s leading countries in this field.

His Excellency pointed out that the Global Competitiveness Index shows significant facts, as the UAE ranked first in the list of the best countries in electronic infrastructure in the world, and 13th in terms of digital quality of life in 2020.

He welcomed the participants in the forum and stressed that its role is to highlight the best local practices in the field of digital transformation, which set example in the use of technology and artificial intelligence and its impact on improving the quality of life and providing an integrated experience in the UAE.

The forum began with a word by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al Rida, President of the Global Project Management Institute. He said that the UAE is no stranger to excellence, and it is familiar with excellence in the digital project management, and he encouraged majoring in rare academic studies.

His Excellency Brigadier Matar Al-Saadi, Director of Information Technology at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, reviewed the success stories, lessons learned and summary of the digital transformation project for the authority’s services. Moreover, he elucidated the study conducted on the project, the challenges, and the sustainable solutions developed by the committees. He touched on the implementation of the project and taking advantage of artificial intelligence techniques. He also pointed out the project value to the of customer service framework. Finally, he spoked about the aspirations of the authority in the next stage.

Lt. Colonel Dr. Nasser Mohammed Al-Saadi, Head of the Development and Change Department, and the Artificial Intelligence Adviser at the Abu Dhabi Police General Command, spoke about the development and change system in the Abu Dhabi Police, the development and change management, their importance and the mechanism of action, innovation and looking ahead.

  He concluded by reviewing the most important success stories including the artificial intelligence strategy, the flexible organizational structures, the safe city, the curbing of the Covid-19 pandemic, the decision-making support system, and the social safety and well-being platform.

Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Khaja, Director of Human Resources Department at Abu Dhabi Customs, explained that the strategic transformation of the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi began in 2019 with the development of a vision, mission, values and strategic objectives.

He said: The journey of digital transformation of human resources in the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi plays an important role in enriching the overall strategic transformation of customs.

The forum, organized by the National Archives via video conferencing in accordance with precautionary procedures, concluded with Q&A.





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In preparation for the 50th, the National Library and Archivesreviews the success stories of leading digital transformation projects and organizes its first forum on the occasion of International Project Management Day.

The National Library and Archivesorganized a virtual forum in collaboration with the     UAE Project Management Foundation to celebrate the International Project Management Day under the theme "Digital Transformation Projects in Government in Preparation for the 50th, Success Stories and Lessons Learned". The forum is in line with the seventh principle adopted by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and calls for the country’s digital, technical and scientific excellence, as its wise leadership aspires to make it the global capital of the future.
His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Acting Director General of the National Library and Archives, opened the forum with a speech, in which he emphasized the importance of this forum’s contents in supporting the path of the 50th projects to achieve promising future economic and development leaps in the next 50 years in the country. He also stressed that the forum would support the exceptional role of project management led by the advance of the digital transformation in the UAE, placing it among the world’s leading countries in this field.
His Excellency pointed out that the Global Competitiveness Index shows significant facts, as the UAE ranked first in the list of the best countries in electronic infrastructure in the world, and 13th in terms of digital quality of life in 2020.
He welcomed the participants in the forum and stressed that its role is to highlight the best local practices in the field of digital transformation, which set example in the use of technology and artificial intelligence and its impact on improving the quality of life and providing an integrated experience in the UAE.
The forum began with a word by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al Rida, President of the Global Project Management Institute. He said that the UAE is no stranger to excellence, and it is familiar with excellence in the digital project management, and he encouraged majoring in rare academic studies.
His Excellency Brigadier Matar Al-Saadi, Director of Information Technology at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, reviewed the success stories, lessons learned and summary of the digital transformation project for the authority’s services. Moreover, he elucidated the study conducted on the project, the challenges, and the sustainable solutions developed by the committees. He touched on the implementation of the project and taking advantage of artificial intelligence techniques. He also pointed out the project value to the of customer service framework. Finally, he spoked about the aspirations of the authority in the next stage.
Lt. Colonel Dr. Nasser Mohammed Al-Saadi, Head of the Development and Change Department, and the Artificial Intelligence Adviser at the Abu Dhabi Police General Command, spoke about the development and change system in the Abu Dhabi Police, the development and change management, their importance and the mechanism of action, innovation and looking ahead.
  He concluded by reviewing the most important success stories including the artificial intelligence strategy, the flexible organizational structures, the safe city, the curbing of the Covid-19 pandemic, the decision-making support system, and the social safety and well-being platform.
Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Khaja, Director of Human Resources Department at Abu Dhabi Customs, explained that the strategic transformation of the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi began in 2019 with the development of a vision, mission, values and strategic objectives.
He said: The journey of digital transformation of human resources in the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi plays an important role in enriching the overall strategic transformation of customs.
The forum, organized by the National Library and Archives via video conferencing in accordance with precautionary procedures, concluded with Q&A.

The National Archives and the Sorbonne University celebrate the graduation of the sixth batch of graduates of the archives and records management professional certificate, concurrently with the UAE celebration of the year of the fiftieth and its achievements

The National Archives and Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi celebrated the graduation of the sixth batch of the archives and records management professional certificate graduates, at Sorbonne University-Abu Dhabi, concurrently with the UAE’s celebration of the year of the fiftieth in which the United Arab Emirates accomplished various significant achievements thanks to its wise leadership’s vision and directives. This ceremony reflects the National Archives and Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi’s belief in the importance of human resource assests, education development, and maintaining experts and specialists, in line with the fourth of the ten key principles adopted by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE for the next fifty years.

The ceremony opened with a speech by His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Acting Director General of the National Archives, in which he stated that the National Archives proudly commends its fruitful cooperation with Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi, which resulted in a professional certificate in archives and records management, a Bachelor’s degree in document management and archival science, and a master’s degree in document management and archival studies, all designed in collaboration with the National Archives. The professional certificate’s sixth batch’s graduation ceremony establishes the success of its qualifying program in this field.

His Excellency stressed the National Archives' commitment to fully support all joint cooperation programs with Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi. H.E. also maintained that this professional certificate will enable its graduates to achieve remarkable success and accomplishments in archives and records management.

H.E. concluded his speech by congratulating and wishing graduates further success and achievements in their respective workplaces.

Professor Silvia Serrano, Director of Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi, commended the National Archives’ role in qualifying specialists in archiving and documentation fields and in the preservation of the UAE documentary repository as part of the memory of the nation.

She said: Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi places students as its top priority, and is accordingly keenly interested to cooperate with leading institutions like the National Archives to provide unique programs to accommodate and meet the labor market needs, and to participate in professionals and specialists’ development and qualification.

Sabine Sciogtino, First Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of France in Abu Dhabi delivered a speech in which she thanked the National Archives and the Sorbonne University for this program that further qualifies more trained and skilled archivists.

She said: We are very pleased with this successful Archives and records Management academic program, which represents the exceptionally special relations between Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi and the National Archives, and between the United Arab Emirates and France. She stressed that she noticed the UAE’s keen interest in the archiving and documentation fields, as did France which was similarly interested in these fields at a much earlier stage. She indicated that the UAE’s interest is reflected in the establishment of the National Archives in 1968 upon directives of UAE Founder and Builder, the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. She thanked this program’s organizers and supervisors, and wished its participants all success and excellence. His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali and Silvia Serrano jointly honored all the batch graduates.

The graduation ceremony was attended by the National Archives officials, namely: Mr. Hamad Al-Mutairi, Director of the Archives Department, Mr. Farhan Al-Marzouqi, Director of Corporate and Community Outreach Department, Mrs. Salma Al-Mansoori, Director of Support Services Department, Mrs. Samar Al-Mashjari, Head of Strategic Planning Office, and a large number of employees and officials, and by the Sorbonne University officials, namely: Dr. Yann Rodier, Head of the History Department, Professor Christopher Krebs, Director of International Development Department, and Dr. Marie Celine Daniel, Vice President of Sorbonne University for Education and Lifelong Learning.



The National Archives:

The National Archives of the UAE was established under the Ministry of Presidential Affairs in 1968 upon the directives of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with the aim of collecting and documenting information relating to the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region. Forty years after its inception, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE issued Federal Law No. 7 of 2008 changing its name to be the National Center for Documentation and Research, entrusted with the task of organizing UAE government entities’ archives. Later the name was changed to be the National Archives in accordance with Federal Law No. 1 of 2014 issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President.

The National Archives and the Sorbonne University celebrate the graduation of the sixth batch of graduates of the archives and records management professional certificate, concurrently with the UAE celebration of the year of the fiftieth and its achievements

The National Archives and Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi celebrated the graduation of the sixth batch of the archives and records management professional certificate graduates, at Sorbonne University-Abu Dhabi, concurrently with the UAE’s celebration of the year of the fiftieth in which the United Arab Emirates accomplished various significant achievements thanks to its wise leadership’s vision and directives. This ceremony reflects the National Archives and Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi’s belief in the importance of human resource assests, education development, and maintaining experts and specialists, in line with the fourth of the ten key principles adopted by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE for the next fifty years.
The ceremony opened with a speech by His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Acting Director General of the National Archives, in which he stated that the National Archives proudly commends its fruitful cooperation with Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi, which resulted in a professional certificate in archives and records management, a Bachelor’s degree in document management and archival science, and a master’s degree in document management and archival studies, all designed in collaboration with the National Archives. The professional certificate’s sixth batch’s graduation ceremony establishes the success of its qualifying program in this field.
His Excellency stressed the National Archives' commitment to fully support all joint cooperation programs with Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi. H.E. also maintained that this professional certificate will enable its graduates to achieve remarkable success and accomplishments in archives and records management.
H.E. concluded his speech by congratulating and wishing graduates further success and achievements in their respective workplaces.
Professor Silvia Serrano, Director of Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi, commended the National Archives’ role in qualifying specialists in archiving and documentation fields and in the preservation of the UAE documentary repository as part of the memory of the nation.
She said: Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi places students as its top priority, and is accordingly keenly interested to cooperate with leading institutions like the National Archives to provide unique programs to accommodate and meet the labor market needs, and to participate in professionals and specialists’ development and qualification.
Sabine Sciogtino, First Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of France in Abu Dhabi delivered a speech in which she thanked the National Archives and the Sorbonne University for this program that further qualifies more trained and skilled archivists.
She said: We are very pleased with this successful Archives and records Management academic program, which represents the exceptionally special relations between Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi and the National Archives, and between the United Arab Emirates and France. She stressed that she noticed the UAE’s keen interest in the archiving and documentation fields, as did France which was similarly interested in these fields at a much earlier stage. She indicated that the UAE’s interest is reflected in the establishment of the National Archives in 1968 upon directives of UAE Founder and Builder, the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. She thanked this program’s organizers and supervisors, and wished its participants all success and excellence. His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali and Silvia Serrano jointly honored all the batch graduates.
The graduation ceremony was attended by the National Archives officials, namely: Mr. Hamad Al-Mutairi, Director of the Archives Department, Mr. Farhan Al-Marzouqi, Director of Corporate and Community Outreach Department, Mrs. Salma Al-Mansoori, Director of Support Services Department, Mrs. Samar Al-Mashjari, Head of Strategic Planning Office, and a large number of employees and officials, and by the Sorbonne University officials, namely: Dr. Yann Rodier, Head of the History Department, Professor Christopher Krebs, Director of International Development Department, and Dr. Marie Celine Daniel, Vice President of Sorbonne University for Education and Lifelong Learning.

The National Archives:
The National Archives of the UAE was established under the Ministry of Presidential Affairs in 1968 upon the directives of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with the aim of collecting and documenting information relating to the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region. Forty years after its inception, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE issued Federal Law No. 7 of 2008 changing its name to be the National Center for Documentation and Research, entrusted with the task of organizing UAE government entities’ archives. Later the name was changed to be the National Archives in accordance with Federal Law No. 1 of 2014 issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President.

The National Emergency, Crisis and disasters Management Authority delegation pays an inspection visit to the National Archives' Center for preservation and Restoration Building

The National Archives takes its Center for Preservation and Restoration as its business continuity Facility.



The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority’s delegation was briefed on the National Archives’ Center for Preservation and Restoration building’s high equipment, preparedness and readiness, which makes it a secure and safe environment including all necessary requirements and conditions for a proper work environment in accordance with national standards for business continuity management. This came after an inspection visit by a team of the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority specialists to the National archives’ Center for Preservation and Restoration in Mafraq, in Abu Dhabi.

The visiting delegation inspected the Center for Preservation and Restoration’s various units, beginning with the large stores and repositories equipped with the latest technologies and employing the best globally adopted practices for the preservation of historical documents transferred from the various UAE government entities’ archives to the National Archives, then to the restoration laboratory for frail or perishable valuable and vital historical documents for their restoration and life span expansion due to their historical value. The delegation was briefed on document digitization techniques, microfilm or microfiche preservation methods, and documents high-resolution and definition digital or electronic scanning, and allowing research fields access to all interested parties to utilize and benefit from the National Archives acquired information or material in documenting the UAE history. The delegation members were also briefed on Perishable historical document management and restoration techniques.

On this inspection visit, His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Acting Director General of the National Archives, said: The National Archives attaches great importance to the business continuity system as part of the integrated management system concerned with the National Archives monitoring, reviewing, and management development, operation, and improving its timely, efficient and effective service provision ability in times of crisis, disasters and emergencies.

He added that Business Continuity Management System confirms our compliance to our wise leadership’s directives fostering human life preservation, and ensuring business continuity of concerned authorities which contribute to the integration of the preparedness and readiness system, especially since this is a key part and requirement of the integrated management system.

On this occasion, His Excellency Saif Mohammed Arhama Al Shamsi, Deputy Director General of the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, stated that the National Archives role in documenting the UAE history contributed to shedding light on many intellectual, cultural, political and social aspects and achievements supported business continuity system, and that such information is vitally important and supports the wise leadership’s vision for preserving the UAE accomplishments and achievements to produce an enlightened generation that well knows its past to continue the ongoing development and future shaping process.

His Excellency added: The cooperation between the National Archives and the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority is an essential and key step in emergency and crisis management, especially in the fields of research and studies concerned with potential risks and challenges the UAE might face. This reinforces the proactive approach, awareness of and lessons learned from past experiences, and full future preparedness.

It is noteworthy that the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority delegation’s visit came with an aim to fully prepare the Center for Preservation and Restoration as an alternative or substitute National Archives headquarters or facility for business continuity in times of need or whenever necessary.



The National Archives:

The National Archives of the United Arab Emirates was established under the Ministry of Presidential Affairs in 1968 upon the directives of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with the aim of collecting and documenting information relating to the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region. Forty years after its inception, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE issued Federal Law No. 7 of 2008 transforming its name to be the National Center for Documentation and Research, entrusted with the task of organizing UAE government entities’ archives, later its name was changed to be the National Archives in accordance with Federal Law No. 1 of 2014 issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The National Emergency, Crisis and disasters Management Authority delegation pays an inspection visit to the National Archives' Center for preservation and Restoration Building
The National Archives takes its Center for Preservation and Restoration as its business continuity Facility.

The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority’s delegation was briefed on the National Archives’ Center for Preservation and Restoration building’s high equipment, preparedness and readiness, which makes it a secure and safe environment including all necessary requirements and conditions for a proper work environment in accordance with national standards for business continuity management. This came after an inspection visit by a team of the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority specialists to the National archives’ Center for Preservation and Restoration in Mafraq, in Abu Dhabi.
The visiting delegation inspected the Center for Preservation and Restoration’s various units, beginning with the large stores and repositories equipped with the latest technologies and employing the best globally adopted practices for the preservation of historical documents transferred from the various UAE government entities’ archives to the National Archives, then to the restoration laboratory for frail or perishable valuable and vital historical documents for their restoration and life span expansion due to their historical value. The delegation was briefed on document digitization techniques, microfilm or microfiche preservation methods, and documents high-resolution and definition digital or electronic scanning, and allowing research fields access to all interested parties to utilize and benefit from the National Archives acquired information or material in documenting the UAE history. The delegation members were also briefed on Perishable historical document management and restoration techniques.
On this inspection visit, His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Acting Director General of the National Archives, said: The National Archives attaches great importance to the business continuity system as part of the integrated management system concerned with the National Archives monitoring, reviewing, and management development, operation, and improving its timely, efficient and effective service provision ability in times of crisis, disasters and emergencies.
He added that Business Continuity Management System confirms our compliance to our wise leadership’s directives fostering human life preservation, and ensuring business continuity of concerned authorities which contribute to the integration of the preparedness and readiness system, especially since this is a key part and requirement of the integrated management system.
On this occasion, His Excellency Saif Mohammed Arhama Al Shamsi, Deputy Director General of the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, stated that the National Archives role in documenting the UAE history contributed to shedding light on many intellectual, cultural, political and social aspects and achievements supported business continuity system, and that such information is vitally important and supports the wise leadership’s vision for preserving the UAE accomplishments and achievements to produce an enlightened generation that well knows its past to continue the ongoing development and future shaping process.
His Excellency added: The cooperation between the National Archives and the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority is an essential and key step in emergency and crisis management, especially in the fields of research and studies concerned with potential risks and challenges the UAE might face. This reinforces the proactive approach, awareness of and lessons learned from past experiences, and full future preparedness.
It is noteworthy that the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority delegation’s visit came with an aim to fully prepare the Center for Preservation and Restoration as an alternative or substitute National Archives headquarters or facility for business continuity in times of need or whenever necessary.

The National Archives:
The National Archives of the United Arab Emirates was established under the Ministry of Presidential Affairs in 1968 upon the directives of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with the aim of collecting and documenting information relating to the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region. Forty years after its inception, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE issued Federal Law No. 7 of 2008 transforming its name to be the National Center for Documentation and Research, entrusted with the task of organizing UAE government entities’ archives, later its name was changed to be the National Archives in accordance with Federal Law No. 1 of 2014 issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The National Archives receives the UAE Ministry of Finance’s boxes of historical records as part of a series of historical archives representing the memory of the nation.



Within the framework of collecting historical material and preserving the memory of the nation for future generations, the National Archives received, in its Center for Preservation and Restoration’s designated archives stores, the historical records’ boxes from the UAE Ministry of Finance. These records are considered part of the memory of the nation as they include information on the UAE’s financial budget at the time of its establishment and development in the 1970s, then its progress and prosperity in the 1980s, and approved budget records in this regard, and the development of the budget in line with the UAE’s infrastructure, education and health services development plans and initiatives, and its various sectors performance enhancement.



His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Acting Director General of the National Archives, stressed the importance of these records and the necessity of preserving them for future generations, Accordingly the National Archives received the Ministry of Finance’s historical records’ boxes for the purpose of their classification, documentation and preservation for future generations - as an important part of the memory of the nation since they include valuable key information that demonstrates to future generations the UAE founder and builder, the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s efforts to develop the UAE and its people, until he sucessfullyand miraculously achieved his vision of the UAE to which he devoted provided all reasons for and means of success and prosperity to turn barren sand dunes into green oasis where all enjoy a decent prosperous life.



H.E. added that the National Archives was pleased with the great favourable and encouraging response of the various federal and local government agencies upon their invitation by the National Archives to hand over their historical archives for preservation, which reflects their high, deep-rooted patriotic sense, and commitment to preserving the national documentary repository of the UAE, and indicates their full awareness of the importance of historical records and documents in shaping the UAE modern history, which is considered a great and important lesson in nations building and unity.

As for the UAE Ministry of Finance’s handing over its boxes of historical records to the National Archives, Her Excellency Maryam Mohammed Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Financial Management Affairs, indicated that the Ministry of Finance’s records include many reports, statistics and information researchers need to know, especially that relating to UAE budgets, laws, and financial or monetary policies.

Her Excellency emphasized that the Ministry of Finance- in its interest in providing document archiving and content management digital services- was keen to digitally archive millions of its documents to preserve its rich history of achievements, some of which date back to 1971.



Al-Amiri commended and thanked the National Archives’ great efforts in the field of document preservation, safeguarding valuable historical documents against potential damage or loss, storing them in optimal conditions, and ensuring they are duly and timely accessed by and provided to decision-makers, researchers, scholars, general public and all interested parties.





The National Archives

The National Archives of the UAE was established under the Ministry of Presidential Affairs in 1968 upon the directives of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with the aim of collecting and documenting information relating to the history and heritage of the UAE and the Gulf region. Forty years after its inception, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, issued Federal Law No. 7 of 2008 changing its name to be the National Center for Documentation and Research, entrusted organizing the UAE government entities’ archives, thus its name was changed to be the (National Archives) in accordance with Federal Law No. 1 of 2014 issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.