In celebration of the International Translation Day

The National Archives Organizes a Lecture on Translation and Cultural Movement in the Post-globalization Era



The National Archives has organized a virtual lecture entitled “Translation and Cultural Movement in the Post-globalization Era”. It reviewed the translation history, the translation in the Arab World and some significant statistics in UNESCO reports. It also praised some Emirati institutions, such as the National Archives, Kalima and Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, for encouraging translation.

The lecture was delivered in celebration of the International Translation Day and to inform the National Archives’ staff about the translation history, significance and role in the dialogue among cultures and civilizations. It also drew attention to the National Archives’ role in translating the UAE’s history, which is a source of pride, and introducing the UAE achievements, particularly the foundation of the Union as an inspiring model to nations.

In addition, the lecture reviewed the main publications the National Archives translated, namely Zayed, From Challenges to Union, Zayed, Man Who Built a Nation, Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Ruler of Al Ain (1946-1966), and other documented national books and historical documents and lectures, with which the NA enriches cultural circles.

The lectures also shed light on the periodical report issued by UNESCO, pointing out that the total translations by Arabs since the time of the Abbasid Caliph Al Ma’mun until present do not amount to Spain’s annual translations. However, the lecturer indicated that such statistics are biased since one book might be translated with different titles by several publishers in many Arab capitals, due to lack of coordination.

Furthermore, the lecture stressed the importance of enhancing translation to keep bridges between east and west to inform Arabs about the other, present positive image of them, receive the digital revolution inventions and engage the world in the dialogue of cultures and civilizations.

The lecture also pointed out that translation is a culture, and the translator is the intellect who polishes the source text by adding the human sense and place specificity in contrast to literal machine translation which continues to fall short of rendering the texts with all its details.

The lecture, attended by the NA’s employees, tackled the dynamics of translation and cultural movement, translation and intermingling of civilizations and translation in the post-colonial period in addition to other milestones in the history of translation.

The Book “Umm Kulthum in Abu Dhabi”, Attracts Readers

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The National Archives’ Publications Topped the Sales of “Amazon” Website in the Middle East for the Second Time

The National Archives’ books were best-sellers on Amazon, in terms of sales in the Middle East, for the second time in less than three months as the book “Umm Kulthum in Abu Dhabi” ranked first on the list of bestsellers as readers were interested in buying it online. Seeking enjoyment and benefit, reading enthusiasts were attracted to the book because it contains accurate documented information that sheds light on aspects of the rich and glorious history of the UAE.

The list of the 50 bestseller books that are of interest to the readers included other National Archives’ publications which are rich in their national content documenting the heritage and cultural achievements of the UAE and its transformation from the “Trucial States” to the “United Arab Emirates”.

The demand for the book “Umm Kulthum in Abu Dhabi” is attributed to the efforts made by its author, H. E. Mohammed Al Murr, Vice Chairman of the National Archives, in documenting some aspects of the founding leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s march and his role in promoting culture. H.E.  shed light on important milestones of the UAE’s history and modern cultural history.  In 1971, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan invited the Arab Singer Umm Kulthum to participate in the celebrations that were held at the end of November 1971 marking his 5th Accession Day Anniversary and the establishment of the United Arab Emirates. The Arab Singer gratefully accepted the kind invitation and was welcomed as a distinguished guest. She held two concerts where she performed her latest songs. She also visited Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan at Al Manhal Palace, where she was well received and honored by him. The book “Umm Kulthum in Abu Dhabi” documents that important artistic and cultural event and presents a gallery of beautiful pictures of that visit.

Given the importance of the book “Umm Kulthum in Abu Dhabi” in terms of content and style, a special book signing ceremony was held at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair and another signing ceremony was held at the Cultural & Scientific Association in Dubai.

The book “Umm Kulthum in Abu Dhabi” is among dozens of books published by the National Archives that aim at documenting aspects of the march of the Founding Leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. These publications have won the admiration of researchers, scholars and specialists in the history and heritage of the Arabian Peninsula in general and the UAE in particular. Thus, the book “Qasr Al Hosn: The History of the Rulers of Abu Dhabi 1793-1966” hit the top spot of bestsellers on Amazon about three months ago.

 At this stage during which precautionary measures are imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19 virus and online book sales witness a surge, the National Archives’ publications have attracted the attention of interested writers, researchers and academics in the UAE’s  history, heritage and civilization on the global website “Amazon” and the other websites such as “Noon.com”, “Neelwafurat.com” and others.

Since there is a  high demand for the National Archives’ publications which document important aspects of the memory of the nation in various fields, they are sold at the international book fairs held across the UAE, such as Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, and Sharjah International Book Fair. They also sell off of famous bookstores shelves such as All Prints, Jarir Bookstore, Books Kinokuniya, Al Ain Library, Arif Books Distribution, WHSmith, Borders, Jashanmal Bookstore. Additionally, to give access to its publications, the National Archives has launched a book shop at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Furthermore, readers can access many of the National Archives’ publications on smartphones and tablets via its app which is available on both the Google and Apple app stores.

In line with the vision of the UAE Government to achieve the highest customer happiness level

The National Archives held the 2nd Customer Happiness Forum and reviewed its main services

In line with the vision of our wise government,  the National Archives held its 2nd Customer Happiness Forum, under the slogan “Your communication leads to our Excellence”. It aims to envision the future of services provided to achieve the highest level of customer happiness.  This forum was conducted virtually to meet the precautionary measures applied currently and to implement the directives of our wise leadership whose main concern is people’s health and wellness.

Mr. Farhan Al Marzouqi, Director of the Corporate and Community Outreach Department, opened the forum and delivered a speech emphasizing that this Forum comes in line with the vision of our wise government to gain an insight into the future of services provided to achieve the highest level of customer happiness since the National Archives takes great interest in its customers and follows the government's approach to shift to smart services via digital media.

He added that while the National Archives performs its great national role in providing its services to its valued customers, it also adheres to the highest international standards, fulfills customers’ requests efficiently by streamlining the procedures, and makes their experience with the National Archives  full of joy and happiness.

Mr. Farhan Al Marzouqi also expressed great optimism about this Forum and the resulting recommendations, exchange of experience, and knowledge enhancement. He  stressed that the National Archives draws from participants' opinions and ideas possible ways to improve its performance in providing and developing its services, since the NA has set in motion the culture of customer happiness which it practices, commits to and targets successfully.  

The Forum, which saw the participation of a large number of the National Archives' researchers and interested customers, began by introducing the National Archives’ services, tasks and national role in line with its vision, mission and objectives. It also reviewed the main projects accomplished during the period  of 2017 - 2020.  It  shed light on the latest developments in terms of building a modern national archival system, developing the NA’s holdings, enhancing accessibility, providing research and knowledge services, enhancing corporate and community outreach, and providing a distinctive and exceptional work environment.


The 2nd Customer Happiness Forum reviewed, in detail, the various services provided by each of the National Archives Departments, namely the Archives Department, the Corporate and Community Outreach Department, and the Research and Knowledge Services Department.

After discussing customers’ different comments and remarks on the services provided, the Forum reviewed the main recommendations from the First Customer Happiness Forum which included requesting further archival material, accessing the Emirates Library, purchasing the National Archives’ publications, and requesting educational packages, etc. Accordingly, the National Archives responded positively to all recommendations and fulfilled all requests of participants.

It is noteworthy that the Forum included displaying a video about the National Archives and another video on the developments of its provided services. Finally, the Forum concluded its events with an interesting competition on the history of the United Arab Emirates, the tasks and duties of the National Archives, and its core domain and specialization.

With the aim of enhancing students participation in the national initiative “Authors of the Next Fifty”,

The National Archives organized a national educational program to support and encourage talented students

In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the National Archives organized a program including various national and educational workshops and lectures as part of the national initiative “Authors of the Next Fifty”, which targets UAE school students. The initiative comes concurrently with the year of preparations “Towards the Next 50”, and is driven by an ambitious vision to start a new phase in the UAE national march and cultural journey where the necessary knowledge support is provided to talented students in order to discover fifty talented authors.

The National Archives launched this initiative in partnership and collaboration with the Ministry of Education in line with its great national role and its keen interest in students civic education, generations sustainable knowledge development, and in enriching students’ thought and culture, along with instilling the values of loyalty and belonging to the homeland and its wise leadership, as well as promoting national identity and good citizenship principles in them.

In July and August 2020, the National Archives conducted its, distance learning, training and educational program for students during the current phase where the community ensures the adherence to all precautionary measures for the prevention and containment of COVID-19 in line with the Ministry of Education directives to the UAE educational sector.

The program's purposeful and comprehensive educational lectures and workshops encourage students to experiment and develop their writing skills and enhance their pride in the glorious history and ancient heritage of their homeland and their confidence in their talents and skills. They also encourage them to employ research approach in expressing their national sense through their research papers while adhering to the virtues and national principles of the Founding Leader, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and following his footsteps in his national march of development, building and national unity which led the UAE to assume a leading status among the world's most developed countries in a record time.

The training workshops and educational lectures tackled various topics of interest to students throughout their educational or academic journey and their exercise of experimental writing on national issues. The most prominent lectures are: “Zayed, A Uniter and Leader”, “Zayed’s Space Embracing Ambition”, “The Centennial Anniversary of the UAE… and Towards the Next 50” and “The UAE: Civilization of a People and a History of a Homeland”.

The training workshops shed light on the following topics: “How to Use AGDA: The Arabian Gulf Digital Archive” website, “Story Writing Skills”, “Research Approaches” and “Using the e-Index of the National Archives' Emirates Library ”.

Furthermore, the program included a number of awareness videos, discussions and reading workshops on various national topics.

The National Archives took the participating students on a virtual tour of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed virtual-reality Hall where they watched a 3-D documentary film on the UAE in the past and present.

To introduce the National Archives’ services to participating students, they were taken in a tour of the Emirates Library, which was established in 1968 concurrently with the establishment of the National Archives. The Emirates Library delivers services to researchers, academic staff, teachers and beneficiaries of various categories and sectors; through its electronic indexes, it also provides access to tens of thousands of electronic and printed sources, references, journals and periodicals on the UAE, which are made available for students and academic researchers whether in the UAE or abroad.

From the Emirates Library they moved on to the Customer Happiness Hall designated for receiving researchers, as it is equipped with the latest devices and software that help visitors in their search for and retrieval of historical documents and material on the history and heritage of the UAE and the Gulf region among the National Archives' precious holdings.

With the aim of acquainting participating students with the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive “AGDA”, as a main and primary source of original documents on the Arabian Gulf, the forum introduced them to this free of charge digital portal which is available to all internet surfers including researchers, scholars, and academics, whether from a specialized background or the public, through which they can view thousands of historical documents and hundreds of photographs, audio-visual “multimedia” recordings of both historical and cultural value on the Gulf Cooperation Council countries or states and their rich history, and get acquainted with key influential figures in the Gulf region.

This program was implemented and conducted through the great efforts of the National Archives' work-team of experts and specialists; namely: Mrs. Husniya Al Ali, Head of the Educational Programs Section, along with the educational programs specialists: Aisha Al Zaabi, Mohammed Ismail Abdulla and Hind Al Zaabi as well as Shareena Al Qubaisi, Head of the Oral History Unit at the National Archives, and others.

On the Emirati Women’s Day Celebration, the National Archives Acknowledges the Emirati Women’s Status and Appreciates their Role in Serving the Nation

On the celebration of the Women’s Day, the National Archives participated in a number of activities to emphasize the paramount status attained by the Emirati Women. Thanks to the vision of the founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan- May Allah rest his soul- and due to the support of the wise leadership, Emirati women were able to a major breakthrough and a paradigmatic shift in their participation in all fields by virtue of the confidence and empowerment they enjoyed.   

Contingent upon a number of electronic spaces and communication techniques, the National Archives remotely participated in the Women’s Day events, which coincided with the anniversary of the Women’s Union on 28 August 1975, to underline the significance of the Emirati women’s role and their efforts in the entire socio-economic arena. These achievements by Emirati women epitomized the outcomes of the vision and insights of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the architect of the Emirati women’s renaissance and the main supporter of women to transcend all obstacles and enhance their contributions to the progress of the nation.  

On this occasion, Dr. Aisha Bilkhair, Research Advisor at the National Archives, participated in a symposium organized by Zayed Center for Studies and Research, entitled ( Women are Essential Partners in the Preparation for the Next Fifty Strategy).

 In her presentation,  she elaborated on the unprecedented role and the systematic strategic planning established by the late founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan- May Allah rest his soul- and Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Mother of the Emirates- May Allah Protect her- for the advancement and empowerment of Emirati women in order to reach a unique position on the regional and global paradigms.

Moreover, Dr. Bilkhair, the research advisor at the National Archives explored aspects of the enablers and elements integral to the success of the wise leadership’s future vision since the dawn of the UAE Union. She also spotlighted the confidence and support bestowed upon Emirati women by the wise leadership. Further, Dr. Bilkhair highly appreciated the various sacrifices made by Emirati women in the past challenging the vicissitudes of life.  

In the same context, Dr. Bilkhair demonstrated the reality of women today, as they have become equipped with science and knowledge.  They have participated in nation building side by side with men to enhance the progress of their society. She argues that any Emirati woman who takes pride in her present should adhere to her values, roots and local identity.  

In the same vein, Dr. Bilkhair discussed the authentic role of the Emirati women throughout the history of the nation. She emphasized that Emirati women will remain an authentic symbol of tolerance owing to their patience, persistence, will, social intelligence and mental stability. She points out that Emirati women will undoubtedly adhere to norms, values and good morality.

“Emirati women are the true support for peace, tolerance and cooperation for a future that preserves the values of humanity due to bygone experiences and the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic”, she added.  

On the same occasion ( Women’s Day Celebration), Mrs. Aisha Al Zaabi, Educational Programs Specialist at the National Archives, reviewed the Emirati women’s role and contributions prior to the foundation of the Union in addition to their support to men in different realms of life. She also introduced the students participating in the “Authors of the Fifty Year” initiative sponsored by the National Archives (in collaboration with the Ministry of Education) to the wise leadership’s interest in the role of women alongside men in building the nation. Likewise, she familiarizes students with the wise leadership’s keenness to continue and develop the performance of Emirati women. Mrs. Aisha focused on the most significant initiatives and projects adopted by H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, and shed the light on the Emirati women’s position in the regional and international indexes.

 In collaboration with the Emirates Association for Social Developments, Mrs. Hind Al Zaabi, Educational Programs Specialist at the National Archives, made a presentation entitled “The Emirati Women”. She elaborated on Sheikh Zayed’s vision of the Emirati women’s reality and his interest in their affairs during his auspicious reign taking into consideration that women are mothers, wives and sisters who have aspirations, rights and duties.  Due to the vision of Sheikh Zayed, Emirati women were able to thrive and prosper in terms of thought, education, work and status.

Mrs. Al Zaabi emphasized that the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan - May Allah rest his soul- was interested in women’s education as one of the main pillars that foster the development level and heighten  the education rates among female students at schools and female graduates at colleges and universities. This vision is inherent in Sheikh Zayed’s belief that education is one of the basic essentials for women who aspire to support men in building and developing the nation. The presentation of Mrs. Al Zaabi provided evidence about the importance of the Emirati women’s role and the significant position currently attained by them as result of the efforts and contributions achieved by their female predecessors in pivotal areas.

Within the framework of its community social responsibility commitment and its keenness to enhance civic awareness

The National Archives Gives Access to its Publications to Visitors of Popular Cafes in Abu Dhabi and Other Emirates



The National Archives launched an initiative entitled (Your Book is Your Best Companion) through which many of its publications are distributed to popular cafes in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates. The initiative came in line with the National Archives’ social responsibility commitment, in which the National Archives takes great interest as it considers it an integral part of its national and moral duty. The initiative reflects the National Archives keenness to enhance civic awareness and promote the reading culture in the UAE community. The initiative is a new cultural phenomenon aimed at strengthening cafe visitors bond with books as a perfect means of utilizing time and enriching their knowledge.

The National Archives’ publications are well received by cafe owners and visitors, as they provide readers with historical information, on the history and heritage of the UAE and the biographies of its great leaders, supported by historical documents, photographs and maps, as part of  an important and authentic documentation of the UAE civilization and cultural heritage.

Among the most important National Archives publications on the shelves of popular cafes are: (Zayed from Challenges to Union), (Zayed, Man who Built a Nation), (Zayed and Heritage), (Zayed and Excellence), (Khalifa, A Journey into the Future), (Thus Spoke Fatima Bint Mubarak), (Qasr Al Hosn: The History of the Rulers of Abu Dhabi, 1793-1966) and (Umm Kulthum in Abu Dhabi).

National lectures, educational games, cartoon characters

The National Archives participates in receiving school students from all levels at the beginning of the new academic year



The National Archives participated in Abu Dhabi Schools in receiving students from various stages at the beginning of the new academic year 2019-2020 as part of its educational program (Towards a New, More Distinguished Academic Year). The reception activities aimed at spreading happiness and encouraging students to draw a future horizon in order to achieve distinguished academic achievement in order to reach their goals and to be able to achieve the aspirations of the wise leadership in making the future of the country that depends on them.

The efforts of the National Archives in receiving students stemmed from its role as a partner in the national upbringing of generations, and its keenness to inform generations of its role in preserving the memory of the nation and making it available.

At the reception of young and new students in kindergartens and early stages, the National Archives contributed to spreading happiness among them and breaking the barriers between them and the school through many songs, educational games, and cartoon characters (Hamad, Hessa, and Grandfather) accompanied by some educational specialists in the Educational Programs Department of the National Archives; The cartoon characters - whose shapes and colors are fun - were able to attract children's interest and encourage them to join the school environment, and they were accepted by them, especially when they presented some symbolic gifts to them. And fun, and the National Archives cartoon characters captured the admission of young newcomers, and the attention of students from all educational levels.

The National Archives, when receiving students from the second and third cycles, organized many lectures on methods of setting goals and plans in order to achieve success and self-development. With the aim of instilling the national principles of the symbolic leader in the hearts of students, and spreading his noble values and exploits, and his love for peace and tolerance with the aim of promoting good citizenship among generations of students, the lectures stressed the importance of what the wise leadership offers to generations of students, and linked this with many sayings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

The National Archives’ lectures for middle and high school students focused on the UAE’s agenda and the aspirations of the wise leadership, and then reflected that on the future of the student, stressing that the student who makes efforts in his studies and masters his work will be an active member of his community wherever he goes and in whatever field he specializes in or works.

At the beginning of this academic year, the National Archives achieved its desired goals of contributing to encouraging students and making them more enthusiastic about learning and serving the country, so that they would be able to set their plans and goals based on well-established national values and principles that support their values of good citizenship.    

The National Archives delivers a lecture on national identity and the values or measures that must be adopted in crisis time 

The National Archives continues delivering its national lectures remotely. In this context, about 130 students from ADNOC Technical Academy followed a national lecture entitled “The National Identity: Values and Duties in Times of Disasters and Crisis”. The lecture comes in line with the national role assumed by the National Archives, as it strives to enhance the values of  belonging to the homeland and loyalty to its wise leadership and to instill national identity in students and disseminate civic education among them.

The lecture, delivered by Mohammed Ismail Abdulla, Educational Programs Specialist from the Educational Programs Section at the National Archives, through employing remote communication technology, encouraged the wise response that serves and supports supreme national objectives and the constant efforts to maintain achieved  accomplishments in line with the wise UAE leadership directives for future generations' national upbringing and empowerment through education and knowledge to enable them to carry on the UAE sustainable building and development.

The lecture also stressed the importance of displaying wise national sense in dealing with emergencies, crises and disasters at this critical stage and of compliance with the UAE community safety, security and stability policies and precautionary measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 , this mainly depends on well informed and knowledgeable people to achieve targeted objectives.

The lecture tackled the definition of the values of loyalty, belonging and national identity and explained in detail the elements and characteristics of national identity. It also highlighted various types of identities and emphasized the close relationship between the three main national pillars; namely: identity, loyalty and belonging.

The lecture stressed the great importance of the wise leadership's role in instilling national identity in community members and explained in detail the various ways that support sustaining national identity. The lecture quoted words of their Highnesses the Sheikhs at this stage which constitutes part of the nation’s history. Their Highnesses words, serve as a roadmap to this stage, stress the importance of accountability and assuming responsibility in different circumstances and of the values of loyalty and belonging to the homeland, of serving its citizens and seeking to ensure the community security and stability.

National Identity Project Collaboration between the National Archives and Emirates National Schools 

In collaboration with Emirates National Schools (ENS), the National Archives remotely continues the final stage evaluation of student research papers for the 7th edition of the National Identity Project under the motto of “Our Emirates 2071: Towards a Safe, Developed and Happy Community”. At this stage, the National Archives' keen interest in pursuing that project stems from its belief in the important role it assumes in the civic education of UAE generations and in instilling and enhancing loyalty and belonging among youth.

Many of the participating research papers of students were of great scientific value due to students adopting scientific approach and their conducting careful investigation of their research-topics, which indicated their high sense of responsibility, recognition of national principles, ability to Perceive the future and their high national sense.

What distinguishes the National Identity Project this year is that its stages and events were conducted remotely as they coincided with the precautionary measures adopted to curb the spread of Coronavirus. Nevertheless, more than 565 Grade 9 students participated In this edition. After launching the project, and prior to the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus, more than 40 training workshops, school visits and meetings with school coordinators were conducted. The National Archives opened its doors to welcome students to benefit from all the Emirates Library sources and references. Moreover, it advised participating students to employ and utilize the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive (AGDA) references in their research. The research papers evaluating committee received students papers and projects and shortlisted 128 research papers and community activities under the motto of this edition of the project. On one hand, the male students’ topics were: Earth in Danger, How to Please Someone, My Family is My Umbrella, Relief or Help Call, Tolerance in the UAE, Emirati San’ (local term for ‘etiquettes’), Addiction to Smart Phones, No for E-Bullying, Plastic Consumption Damages, Exams Challenges, Parents Obedience, Space: Zayed’s Ambition, Solar Energy and Artificial Intelligence.

On the other hand, the female students’ topics included: Playing in Another World, We are all Ambassadors, Children of the Future, Happiness, Danger of Grapevine Gossip, Our UAE is the World Forum, I Accepted the Challenge and Succeeded, Zayed’s Dream Embraces the Sky, Climate Revival, A Teacher’s Imprint, Environmental Pollution, A drop of blood Saves life, Health Innovation, Youth Empowerment, and Limitless Mercy.

35 papers and projects by 157 students reached the semi-finals, where project evaluators were to select the first three winning papers of students (boys and girls) respectively.   

Ten branches of ENS from Abu Dhabi and other Emirates has participated in this edition of the project. Following receiving the project papers, the qualification process started at the branches level and the competition began at a school level.

The National Archives appreciated the high academic level and the national and humanitarian values sensed through students’ papers and the efforts exerted by students and their supervisors according to the newly imposed precautionary procedures in response to the novel coronavirus, mainly the distance learning and remote communication.

The National Archives showed keen interest in evaluating student papers remotely in line with the current situation necessary measures. We have received a large number of papers, which indicated students’ ambition and their belief in this national project. All project participants are deemed winners because these contributions indicate the future generations will power and challenging spirit.

The National Archives thanked the ENS for their cooperation since launching this academic and research initiative, namely the National Identity Project. It expressed its hopes and aspirations for this project to continue to enrich future generations' knowledge and experience.

The awarding ceremony date shall be set later according to the current situation developments.

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The National Archives and Family Development discuss cooperation and partnership in the activities scheduled for the Year of Tolerance

The National Archives discussed with the Family Development Foundation in Abu Dhabi the possibility of enhancing cooperation in programs, events and activities scheduled for the Year of Tolerance, exchanging experiences and benefiting from experiences in areas that serve their goals and embody their visions and missions. For children and young adults, in a way that consolidates their national identity, and strengthens their belonging to the homeland and loyalty to its wise leadership.

The women coordinators of programs and events from the Family Development Foundation, Abu Dhabi Gate City Center, upon their visit to the headquarters of the National Archives and their meeting with Ms. Husnia Al-Ali, Head of the Educational Programs Department, emphasized the importance of cooperation in the field of programs organized by the Foundation in the Year of Tolerance, whether for families, or the programs it organizes during the semester school holidays and leave summer, benefiting from the services of the National Archives in terms of training and qualification, and educating the generation on cultivating moral values, foremost of which is the virtue of tolerance, national principles and the immortal exploits of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - may God rest his soul in peace - which the wise leadership is keen on, and urges to adopt them for what It has an importance in building a person.

The women coordinators of programs and events discussed the National Archives' pioneering experience in the "Zayed 100 Stories" initiative and the "Our Inspiring Stories" initiative, and the role it plays through such initiatives in enhancing awareness of the history of the UAE and the immortal national values that contribute to creating a generation whose members enjoy cohesion and good citizenship. Keen on the homeland's gains and capabilities.

Program and event coordinators followed a reading workshop at the National Archives headquarters - presented by Ms. Aisha Al Zaabi, Senior Educational Programs Officer - in the book (Khalifa: A Journey to the Future) with the aim of introducing them to the method followed by specialists in the National Archives in the reading workshops it organizes throughout the UAE. It met with remarkable success and turnout, and the coordinators of programs and events from the Family Development Foundation praised the method used in the reading workshops, and the richness of the workshop that they followed with information, which was known about aspects of the life of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State - may God protect him - such as: the birth of His Highness, and education Growing up, His Highness’s efforts in development, empowerment and construction, and the brightness of His Highness’s star as a modern leader who, since the beginning of his accession – may God protect him – managed to move forward in the field of development in all parts of the country. A distinguished diplomat who seeks to achieve consensus and peace.

Inspirational Stories initiative, national art workshops, and games that enrich knowledge

The National Archives participates in "Sharjah Reading for Children" with national and ethical initiatives and activities.

The National Archives participates in the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, organized by the Sharjah Book Authority in its eleventh edition, under the slogan "Explore Knowledge". School groups from kindergarten until the second semester.

The National Archives takes advantage of its participation in the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival to present the "Inspirational Stories" initiative to students and parents to encourage them to participate because of its usefulness in consolidating the values of goodness and human giving and promoting positivity.

Within the framework of the participation of the National Archives in the festival, a number of specialists are presenting artistic workshops under the slogan "Landmarks of my Country" dealing with national topics such as: the Emirates flag, the Emirates map, the state emblem, the personal civil card, the country's ancient castles and forts, the Emirati currencies, and the tree of values. Moral.

The National Archives targets these national art workshops that encourage children to access information through colors or cutting and pasting.

The National Archives supports its participation in the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival with a number of educational games that are specially designed to inculcate national and moral values among students. The most prominent of these games is the national and moral values game "Bowling", in which two teams compete; One represents national values, and the second represents moral values. Questions come to each team in its field. National values are about good citizenship and loyalty to the homeland, etc., and moral values about right and wrong in individual and collective behavior. The game ends with the victory of one of the two teams, but it makes the information stick in the minds of the participants and followers.

And the march game, which focuses on pictures of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - may God rest his soul - and in the publications of the National Archives, in the Al Bu Falah family tree, and in some historical documentaries. 

His participation includes a number of technical workshops and educational games that are designed to provide children with knowledge and information with fun and play.

The National Archives presents the "Inspiring Stories" initiative, which it launched in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, to the festival's audience.  During the festival days and amidst the wide participation of school students in the Emirate of Sharjah and its environs, students from schools in the public and private sectors wishing to participate would be briefed on this initiative and its importance in promoting optional reading for students on useful topics that aim to enhance patriotism and contribute to the development of society, and build a personality based on tolerance and giving. It also contributes to deepening the sense of national identity, and consolidates the knowledge of the participants about the cultural and cultural heritage of the Emirates and the importance of the moral value of tolerance that opens windows to the cultures of peoples and their civilizations.

The National Archives informs the festival participants of the goals of the "Inspiring Stories" initiative, the conditions of participation, evaluation mechanisms, prizes for the winners, and ways to participate by submitting forms or via e-mail.

Within the framework of strengthening the partnership between the National Archives and the Ministry of Education, and education from illiteracy to artificial intelligence

The National Archives concludes its participation in the Fifth Arab Gulf Forum for Teachers



The National Archives concluded its participation in the fifth edition of the Fifth Arab Gulf Forum for Teachers, which was organized by the Ministry of Education under the slogan “Positive Education: A Way of Life.” This participation in the forum came out of the National Archives’ keenness to support the agenda of the United Arab Emirates in the field of education. And his efforts, with the participation of the Ministry of Education, to achieve the UAE Vision 2021

 This participation in the forum was embodied in two working papers, the first entitled: Positive Partnership between Government Institutions and the Education Sector, and the second entitled: The History of Education ... from Illiteracy to Artificial Intelligence. With the aim of developing it and reaching ideas that keep pace with the most important modern trends in the field of education.

In the midst of a large audience of Gulf educational cadres from the GCC countries, a large number of educational leaders, administrators in educational areas, and teachers, Mrs. Husnia Al-Ali, Head of the Educational Programs Department at the National Archives, presented her paper entitled: Positive Partnership between Government Institutions and the Education Sector, in which she reviewed an agenda The UAE government, which was projected onto state institutions, then emphasized the common lines between the National Archives and the Ministry of Education, which focused in their entirety on strengthening national identity, strengthening the bonds of union, and an integrated educational system. Proving that all the educational programs of the National Archives within its educational system “For a Promising Generation” are within the framework of strengthening the national identity, strengthening the bonds of union, and creating an advanced educational system.

The Head of the Educational Programs Department at the National Archives also reviewed the strategic objectives of the National Archives and its role in the national upbringing of generations, stressing the importance of sharing knowledge with students away from traditional methods so that they become knowledge producers. In this regard, the National Archives opens its doors to generations to provide them with lectures and workshops on topics. Patriotism enhances their spirit of loyalty and belonging to the homeland, and for them to participate in its projects, awards and competitions that open wide horizons for creativity and innovation for students under the umbrella of the values of tolerance, work and achievement for the sake of the nation’s elevation.

Dr. Aisha Belkhair, Research Consultant at the National Archives, chaired the round table activity, which provided specialized participants with the opportunity to sit together in a friendly, collaborative, dialogical manner to scrutinize leadership issues and practices related to the context of work, mechanisms and ways to develop it by exchanging information and experiences, and presenting ideas in accordance with the most important recent trends.

Dr. Aisha Belkhair also presented her paper entitled: History of Education... From Illiteracy to Artificial Intelligence, in which she reviewed the great development witnessed by the UAE in the field of education, since the founding leader Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - may God rest his soul in peace - assumed the reins of government and gave education The greatest interest in his belief that education is the basis of every renaissance and development, and the research advisor at the National Archives indicated that the UAE, which keeps pace with the pace of technical development in the world, is interested today in artificial intelligence, and has become a beacon for smart education thanks to the wise leadership that attaches great importance to technological development and dirties. ;   So that the educational environment is not just indoctrination, but rather knowledge-friendly, stimulating innovation.