The National Archives presents the book: “Modern System for Documents and Archives) to Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority

Within the framework of cooperation between both entities specialized in documentation and archiving, the National Archives of the UAE presented a large number of copies of the book entitled “Modern system for Documents and Archives”, published by the National Archives,  to be distributed to employees of Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority, and to students of “Sharjah Institute of Documentation and Archiving”.

HE Salah Salem Al Mahmoud, Director General of the Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority, received copies of the book from Mr. Farhan Hasan Al Marzooqi, Director of Corporate and Community Outreach Department of the National Archives.

"Modern System for Documents and Archives", is a book of great importance for both parties; its contents are considered among  the most important requirements for the age of information, knowledge and electronic environment, and the principles and bases on which it is based, especially international standards, and how to implement and utilize them, especially as it provides the theoretical foundations, and practical procedures for the management of current, intermediate documents and permanent historical documents, which makes it an important reference for Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority as well as for students of Sharjah Institute for Documentation and Archiving.

The National Archives- through distributing this valuable reference- aims at promoting and supporting the development of a modern documentary culture that adopts global achievements, contributes to the dissemination of documentary awareness, and promotes the scientific subjects and academic issues taught to students in the documents and archives management field.



The importance of the book "Modern System for Documents and Archives" is reinforced by the fact that it is a summary of the experience of its author the late Dr. Munsif Al Fakhfakh, the international expert in the field of documentation and archives, over a period of more than  a quarter of a century. The author also played an important role in setting up the documentation systems in Tunisia and Oman, as well as other Arab countries, and assumed various positions and responsibilities in this field at both Arab and international levels.

The book demonstrates the National Archives' interest and keenness to publish studies that present archival science in both its theoretical and applied concepts for students and specialists, in order to preserve the memory of the nation for future generations in accordance with the best scientific and international methods.

Within its strategic plan to enrich its smart applications

The National Archive enhances its smart platform

with New publications and offers them for free


Within its strategic plan aiming at providing integrated research and knowledge services and enriching its smart applications, the National Archives launched three new publications at its electronic platform. These publications cover a number of aspects of the biography of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as well as chapters of the history of the United Arab Emirates. These publications contribute to the diversity of the National Archives electronic platform and promote the national values and knowledge of the stakeholders by instilling and reinforcing in them the values of Sheikh Zayed and his national principles.

Within its “Centennial Initiative”, which was launched in celebration of the Year of Zayed, the National Archives gives access to the public to download its smart applications free for a period of 100 days starting from April 25. It also provides the public through its electronic platform with the publications: “50 Years in Al Ain Oasis”, “Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan: Ruler of Al Ain” and “The Petroleum Gulf”. Visitors to the National Archives’ website can download the above-mentioned books during the given period for the free downloading of its smart applications during 100 days.

It is noteworthy that these publications are currently available for downloading on smartphones and iPads using iOS operating system. Efforts are still being made to have the same available for smartphones and tablets using Android operating system as soon as possible.

These publications promote the National Archives’ applications, most prominent of them is: “Sheikh Zayed Audio Library”, which contains hundreds of audio recordings of great quotes of a great leader on various local, Arab and international topics and issues; the chronicles of UAE great leaders, the first of these series is “Zayed’s Chronicles” in a new edition that monitors all the daily concerns of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his activities in various aspects of life, in five volumes covering the period from 1966 to 2004; and then come the chronicles of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.

The Sheikhs’ chronicles contain all the social, economic, media and political activities and events of Their Highnesses the Sheikhs in a chronological and objective order throughout the covered period. These chronicles come with photo appendices that document the aspects of the Sheikhs’ activities and achievements, and the detailed tables of contents.

The new publications document the history and heritage of the UAE; the book: “50 Years in Al Ain Oasis” traces the remarkable development and prosperity of the UAE in the field of agriculture and the spread of palm trees. It documents the efforts of the Founding Leader, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in transforming the land of the United Arab Emirates from desert to green gardens.

The book: “Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan: Ruler of Al Ain” reaffirms that Sheikh Zayed worked, when he took the reins of power in Al Ain, with wisdom to organize the house from inside and then he built good relations with the neighbors. His policy strengthened Abu Dhabi influence in the region, and his management of Al Ain signaled the emergence of a wise leader and a politician of a high caliber who captured the love of everyone.

The book “The Petroleum Gulf” tells the details of the discovery and development of offshore oil fields in the UAE, and monitors the emergence of the offshore oil industry from its early beginnings up to its modern operations and the accompanying human stories.

Concurrently with the Year of Zayed and within the framework of the Centennial Initiative,

The National Archives organizes historical photo exhibitions displaying Sheikh Zayed's biography and achievements.


Concurrently with the Year of Zayed and within the framework of the Centennial Initiative launched by the National Archives in celebration and commemoration of the Centennial birth  of the Founding Leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the National Archives organizes a national documentary exhibitions that tour the Emirates and regions of the UAE, and participate in national events documenting aspects of the Founding Leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's life and biography, highlighting his role in building and establishing the UAE, and reflecting his achievements whether locally or internationally.

 The exhibitions document through historic photos the efforts of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, while shaping the first architectural development in the Emirate, and working primarily on human development through his visits to schools and his close and meticulous follow-up of construction, development and advancement. The photos also document aspects of the quantum leap witnessed first by Abu Dhabi and later by the United Arab Emirates at his hands, as well as his high aspirations for the modern achievements, as accomplished currently by the UAE.


During the months of May and June of this year, the National Archives' exhibitions were held in several prominent places and important events, to be viewed  by all segments of society, among which are: the University of Sharjah, Al Ain Distribution Company, ADNOC Distribution Company, the Dubai Police General Command, the Sharjah Press Club, the Armed Forces Officers Club, the Dubai Airports Corporation, the Ministry of Energy and Industry, the Joint Command and Staff College, the exhibition at the UAE Counter-terrorism Forum, and the exhibition of the Egyptian Ladies Association in celebration and commemoration of Zayed Humanitarian Day, an exhibition at Sharjah in celebration of International Archives Day participation, and other exhibitions at schools and colleges.


The historical photos displayed in these documentary exhibitions are only part of the National Archives’ holdings in its “Historical Photo Archive” and “Presidential Archive”, both documenting the history of the UAE through documenting the life and biography of the Founding Leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan with historical photos and documentary films. 


The exhibitions present photos that call to mind a past that is full of tireless efforts and diligent hard work; they also document the basis and roots of the prosperity and progress witnessed currently by UAE.


The National Archives' exhibitions contribute to the reinforcement of national identity and to promoting sense of loyalty and belonging to the homeland. They are inspired by aspects of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's vision and approach, as well as his great achievements which are represented in the establishment of the Union and the attention devoted to Emirati women who perform their duty towards their society along with their fellow men, and the interest in agriculture, health and education, among others.


The National Archives seeks to spread the values of the Year of Zayed among members of the public, utilizing the heritage of Sheikh Zayed preserved and treasured within its precious collections that chronicle important stages of the history of the UAE, and depict various topics including public visits, official receptions, projects, environment, human development, agriculture and industry, among others.

The National Archives Concludes the Project: "Reading in the Memory of the Nation"


The National Archives, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has enriched a 100 school libraries with historical and national books, and provided 100 other schools with the quotes of the wise leader of the Arabs, the late Sheikh Zayed, as part of the project: "Reading in the Memory of the Nation", which comes as part of the “Centennial Initiative” launched by the National Archives in the Year of Zayed. It is considered an important project among the series of joint projects of the National Archives and the Ministry of Education, aimed at instilling and enhancing the values of loyalty and belonging in students.

The project entitled "Reading in the Memory of the Nation", which focused on the immortal legacy of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan, may God rest his soul in peace, included the initiative to enrich 100 school libraries with the following educational booklets: " Zayed from Challenge to Union", "Khalifa: Journey into the Future", and "Qasr Al Hosn: the History of the Rulers of Abu Dhabi”. The National Archives also provided ten documentary films from the "Memory of the Nation" to the Ministry of Education for inclusion in the "Diwan" platform.

The project carried out by the National Archives in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, emphasized the sound national upbringing and education of students in the globalization and open space era through instilling and upholding the virtues and qualities of the exceptional leader who spared no effort in the course of building the Nation and for its welfare and development. The National Archives, while launching the Centennial Initiative projects, expressed great interest in the generations of students to instill and strengthen in them the values of the Year of Zayed.

The project focused academically on the national upbringing of students in all its projects targeting this category, in order to enrich their knowledge with documented historical and heritage information which complement their national curriculum, to broaden their awareness and promote and enhance the values of good citizenship in them. Moreover, the three educational booklets provided to them will contribute to building the students' personality and upholding the values of giving and belonging to the nation, as well as loyalty to the wise leadership.

The initiative included in the framework of the National Archives' "Reading in the Memory of the Nation" project involves providing schools with Sheikh Zayed's wise quotes in both Arabic and English, through providing 100 schools in the United Arab Emirates with hundreds of posters bearing the words and quotes of the Founding Leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The National Archives has distributed through its initiative of Sheikh Zayed's quotes, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Sheikh Zayed's wise quotes as they play an important role in disseminating the values of the Founding Leader and instilling his principles such as: respect, wisdom, human development and sustainability to remain as a permanent approach in the lives of students which contributes to their sound national upbringing, to instilling the values of good citizenship in the youngsters, and to promoting the sense of loyalty and belonging to the nation.

The wise quotes of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan which were distributed in the form of posters to 100 Public schools in the UAE covered various fields, namely: guidance, upbringing, political, economic, religious and educational issues, the union and UAE affairs, women, youth and the Leader's wisdom, among other issues and fields.

The schools included in this "Reading in the Memory of the Nation" project expressed appreciation at receiving the National Archives' publications and posters adorned with the wise words of the Founding Leader, stressing their great importance in enhancing the students' awareness- through documented information- of the history and heritage of the nation, and of the biographies and progress of its great leaders as well as their importance in developing students' patriotic and national sense.    

National Archives and Dubai Expo 2020 Discuss Strengthening Cooperation

The National Archives of the United Arab Emirates received at its headquarters a delegation representing Dubai Expo 2020, where the two sides discussed strengthening their cooperation in several fields related to both sides.  The two parties agreed to put together a plan to exchange expertise and services.

Based on the importance of joining efforts, H.E. Dr. Abdulla Mohammad Alraisi, Director General of the National Archives, received the Dubai Expo 2020 delegation headed by Mr. Najeeb Mohammed Al Ali, Executive Director of Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau.  Both parties discussed means of strengthening ties between them.  During the meeting, the delegation reviewed their latest preparations for the country's major event.  The National Archives expressed its willingness to collaborate and to provide anything needed such as historical documents and documentary films that will provide pages of the history of the country, the establishment of the Union and aspects of its deep-rooted heritage.  The National Archives will provide material that ensures providing the perfect picture of the country for all attendees to ensure loyalty and belonging to the homeland, and instilling national identity in the hearts of the people of the UAE.

The guests were briefed on the role of the National Archives in preserving historical documents and records, and the extent of its dependence on modern and advanced technologies, due to its advanced position among similar international centers, and the services it provides to researchers, as well as its publications that document important aspects of the history of the UAE.

Members of the delegation toured Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan’s Hall, where they were briefed on its collections, which highlight the stages of the establishment of the Union, and the efforts made by the Founding Fathers to make the Union a success. The delegation also viewed historic collections and NA Publication.

In Sheikh Muhammed Bin Zayed Virtual Reality Hall, the guests watched a 3-D documentary film about the past and present of the UAE, the National Archives and its role in preserving the Nation’s memory, presenting  the history and heritage of the UAE and the Gulf area.

In Celebration of Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work, the National Archives Participates in the Ramadan Forum of the Egyptian Women's Association


In celebration of Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work, and in conjunction with the Year of Zayed, the National Archives participated in the Ramadan Forum, organized by the Egyptian Women's Association, at the Rotana Beach Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The participation of the National Archives in this event reflects the strong relations between the two brotherly countries, the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt, and demonstrates the social and national roles of the National Archives in preserving and documenting the history of the late founding leader, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his major role in the establishment of the Union.  

The gathering was attended by a number of dignitaries, including the Egyptian Ambassador to the UAE Wael Gad and his wife, the Egyptian Cultural Attaché in the UAE Dr. Amjad Al-Gohary, members of the Association, and a large number of guests.

The participation of the National Archives in the Ramadan Forum included an exhibition of some historical photos documenting different aspects of the brotherly UAE-Egypt relations, which reached its peak during the reign of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.  The exhibit also documented visits by the founding leader of the UAE to the Arab Republic of Egypt, his meetings with Egyptian presidents and officials, and the role of the leadership of the two brotherly countries in strengthening and maintaining good relations.



The ceremony started with a speech delivered by the President of the Egyptian Women's Association, Mrs. Ghada El Ashri, who said that the name of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was always associated with all kinds of giving and humanitarian charity, pointing out that the UAE became in his era one of the most important contributors to humanitarian work, and has gained distinction and recognition. The humanitarian and charitable issues have assumed a high place in Zayed's priorities and interest inside and outside the country.  She mentioned that the wise leadership is following his footsteps in taking responsibilities, carrying the banner of humanitarian work, and pursuing the processes of development. The President of the Egyptian Organization thanked the National Archives for its role in strengthening institutional relations, through the participation in celebrating this precious occasion.



Dr. Aisha Bilkhair, Research Advisor in the National Archives, delivered a speech entitled "Sheikh Zayed and Egypt: Humanitarian Work". In her speech, she affirmed that Sheikh Zayed's humanitarian donations included the support of Egypt's vital development projects, which promote the livelihood of Egyptians, and focus on vital sectors in Egypt such as health care, transportation services, education, energy, housing and food security. These projects aim at creating an economic process that contributes positively to sustainable development.



The lecture referred to the historical role played by the late Sheikh Zayed since the establishment of the friendly relation between the two countries, when he ordered economic aid to Egypt, due to damage and destruction caused by the 1967 and 1973 wars.  In 1995, sheikh Zayed ordered the building of "Zayed City" in Egypt, to house 150,000 people. The wise current leadership in the UAE are following the footsteps of the founding father, in terms of political and economic support of the Republic of Egypt.  The UAE is Egypt's third largest trading partner.



The lecture also discussed the role of the late Sheikh Zayed in strengthening the cultural relations with Egypt, which resulted in building a modern capital.  The Egyptian Engineer Abdul Rahman Hasanin Makhlouf participated in the development of the plans to build the city of Bu Dhabi and its Market, which brought together people with beautiful memories that contribute to their happiness, and promotes the spirit of tolerance, brotherhood, and harmony, which are based on the values and concepts of the UAE society. Egyptian Saad Abdel Wahab composed the UAE National Anthem in 1971.  Sheikh Zayed invited the famous Arab singer Umm Kulthum to visit Abu Dhabi. In appreciation of her historic visit, Sheikh Zayed gave her a gift of natural pearl necklace made in 1880, composed of 1888 natural pearls. As a gesture of appreciation of the strong mutual relations, Zayed named some local sports' teams after names of major Egyptian sports'  teams. This reflect team spirit, as well as the depth of the friendly relations.



Dr. Bilkhair highlighted the books published by the National Archives, including a book about the recollections of the mission of the Egyptian Dar Al Hilal Publishing House during their visit to Abu Dhabi in 1968, and a book entitled (Umm Kulthum in Abu Dhabi).

The National Archives organized, at its premises, a training course entitled “Files Inventory at Government Entities”. More than 40 employees involved in documents and records management had attended the training. The one-day course program included three main topics, namely: preparation for the files-inventory procedure, its implementation mechanism and its outcomes.

The National Archives trains government entities employees on files inventory 

The National Archives organized, at its premises, a training course entitled “Files Inventory at Government Entities”. More than 40 employees involved in documents and records management had attended the training. The one-day course program included three main topics, namely: preparation for the files-inventory procedure, its implementation mechanism and its outcomes. At the end of the course, the National Archives distributed certificates to participants. This course comes in line with the National Archives’ aim to organize and develop government archives in accordance with Federal Law No. (7) of 2008 on the National Archives, amended by Federal Law No. (1) of 2014 and the executive regulation thereof, and its efforts to train and qualify archival calibers in government entities for documents and archives management.

The training course delivered by experts from the National Archives focused on the importance of documents inventory and on the details of each of its stages. The NA experts noted that the preparation for documents inventory procedure calls for identifying the related locations where documents inventory is required, preparing labels for locations, shelves and cabinets codification, placing labels on their appropriate respective places and informing the organizational unit of the inventory start date.

Following this, the course turned to discussing the main stage, namely inventory procedure implementation. In this stage, the file number, address and date are specified and the files data are documented in the documents inventory form.

Regarding developing an inventory for scattered archives, the experts stressed the importance of reorganizing these archives in a scientific and methodical way. They explained to the participants the applicable rules, procedures and instructions in that field.

It is worth mentioning that the National Archives works on organizing the Government and official entities’ archives through conducting diagnostic visits. It also trains and qualifies government entities employees through conducting introductory symposiums through which it managed to raise awareness on the importance of documentation and archiving, to safeguard archives against documents loss or random destruction, and to limit improper practices there to a minimal rate or stop them completely.

The National Archives organizes charitable and humanitarian initiatives during the holy month of Ramadan


In the context of charity and humanitarian work in the holy month of Ramadan, as part of the “Year of Zayed” initiatives, the staff of the National Archives of the United Arab Emirates organized a number of charitable and humanitarian initiatives in a Ramadan campaign entitled " Zayed; More Benevolence and Charitableness", which aims at promoting human and spiritual values, and providing assistance for all those in need inside and outside the National Archives.



The National Archives initiative is a collaboration effort with Red Crescent, and other charitable organizations in the country.  At the same time, NA motivates its staff to participate in the Ramadan campaign, by making a daily round with envelops to collect donations from each Department, and post numbers on the intranet system.



The National Archives divided its project into the 4 weeks of Ramadan. In the first week's initiative, entitled “Feeding Fasting People”, donations were collected to provide meals for fasting laborers within the National Archives, during the whole month of Ramadan. During the second week of Ramadan, the donations went to sponsoring orphans, as the National Archives is looking forward to sponsor 100 orphans permanently or temporarily. In week 3, the National Archives looks forward to allocating donations for its project “providing drinking water”, by providing cooling refrigerators to be distributed to mosques, and will carry the donors' name as "National Archives Staff".  Fourth week donations will cover "Zakat Al Fitr" (Ramadan’s Alms), and will be delivered to deserving people.



The National Archives staff response to the Ramadan initiatives was rapid, especially in the first half of the holy month, which witnessed a clear competition between employees, and resulted in generous contributions to the above-mentioned charity projects.



The National Archives' major partner in charity work is the UAE Red Crescent.  RC sent its delegates to spend a whole day of work within the National Archives with all employees throughout the month of Ramadan, providing cash and electronic means of donations, making donations easier for employees, and making them more confident that their donations will be delivered to those who need them.



The National Archives' Ramadan charity projects are part of NA's community responsibility reflexing the efforts of the Founding Leader, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nhayan, who is the example of philanthropy and human generosity.   The UAE has followed his approach to become the largest donor that stands at the forefront in the world in terms of charitable giving.

The National Archives' Ramadan Charity and benevolence projects aim at delivering donations during Ramadan, through the Red Crescent, to deserving people during Ramadan every year, when people's tendency to give is most prominent.



Two years ago, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Red Crescent, the National Archives carried out a charitable campaign resulted in building five mosques and digging two fresh water wells. The projects were named after the National Archives.  The mosques' capacity is 800 people, built in Mauritania, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Mali, and India.  The two water wells were in India and Mali.     

The National Archives presents hundreds of copies of the book "Khalifa…. Journey into the Future", to Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation.


Within the framework of cooperation between the two sides, the National Archives presented to Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation 400 copies of the book entitled, "Khakifah Bin Zayed… Journey into the Future", to be distributed to staff of the Foundation and its guests.

The books were received by H.E. Mr. Mohammed Haji khoury, Director-General of the Khalifah Bin Zayed Foundation, upon receiving Mr. Farhan Al Marzouqi, Director of Corporate and Community Outreach Department at the National Archives.

"Khalifah….Journey into the Future", published by the National Archives in Arabic and English, includes information about H.H. Sheikh khalifa's birth, childhood, and his education, as well as his efforts in developing, empowerment and construction. The book pointed out that His Highness was the eldest son of late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and was attached to him; thus inherited his father's genuineness, ethics, generosity and courage.  During the developmental boom, he led several initiatives for the benefit of the citizens, which received the blessing and support of his father, who delegated many responsibilities to him.

The book documents the record of accomplishment of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the impact of his exceptional leadership, which extends throughout the Arab world and the international arena. It also highlights Sheikh Khalifa's fascinating and interesting story.

The book explores the most important stages in Sheikh Khalifa's life, documents his career, and highlights his presidency in the past 15 years. He has emerged not only as a statesman on the world stage, but also as a beloved leader and patriarchal figure among his people.    

The National Archives Delivers Lectures on Zayed’s History in Italian Forums

Coinciding with the Year of  Zayed, and in the framework of the Centennial Initiative launched by the National Archives and in celebration of the centennial birth of the Founding Leader, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the National Archives, in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Italy, arranged visits to a number of cultural forums and Italian universities and held lectures and panel discussions. These lectures dealt with aspects of Sheikh Zayed's leadership insights that go beyond the UAE borders to various parts of the world, and they aim to represent the values of good and build bridges of peace between peoples.

The lectures of the National Archives at Italy universities and cultural circles recorded great number of attendees who were impressed by UAE's history and heritage and the achievements it made in a record time at the hands of its Founding Leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his successor. These lectures were part of the National Archives’ projects commemorating the centennial birth of the Founding Leader with the aim of introducing the history of the UAE and its civilization, which made it a beacon that draws the world’s attention to its experience in building and development in various spheres of life.


The lectures, delivered by Dr. Aisha Bilkhair, the Research Advisor at the National Archives, focused on Sheikh Zayed’s great work for his nation and the whole humanity. They also shed light on his wise leadership, which resulted in his great role in developing his country and his people and providing decent living standards for all who live in the UAE. He attached great importance to women making them essential partners in the process of a comprehensive renaissance and in the march of building and progress.

The lectures were delivered in a number of academic, official and cultural circles. At the Catholic University of Milan, students of Arabic and Islamic civilization attended a lecture entitled: "Zayed in Oral Memory", which reviewed the accounts of Sheikh Zayed’s companions about his deeds and personal qualities, which impressed them and filled them with authentic Bedouin values and principles.

At the University of Rome Tor Vergata, graduate students of the Faculties of Science, Politics, Technology and Law attended a lecture entitled "The UAE: Model Cities that Reflect a Human, Civilized and Future Experience”. The lecture included a study of historical documents, maps and images, as well as an explanation of the development of UAE cities throughout history, and the role of Sheikh Zayed in settling Bedouins and building cities of the future.

At the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) meetings, ministers and dignitaries from United Nations organizations participating in the meetings attended a lecture entitled “Zayed and Environmental Heritage”. The lecture highlighted Sheikh Zayed's pioneering experience in combating desertification, his drive for model agriculture, and the establishment of natural reserves that preserve and sustain natural resources.

At the University of Luiss in Rome, MA and PhD students specializing in Arabic language and Islamic Civilization attended a lecture entitled "Zayed in Oral Narrations", which dealt with Sheikh Zayed's interest in oral history, with an explanation of the mechanisms and procedures for collecting oral history.

At the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Rome, students of the Diplomatic Academy of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended a lecture entitled "Zayed: the Building a Nation and Civilization". It discussed the ideals that the late Sheikh Zayed employed to build the state, and described his understanding of civilized values that contributed positively to building a civilized homeland

At the residence of His Excellency the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Rome, the Ambassadors' wives, members of the diplomatic corps and female socialites attended a lecture entitled "Zayed and Women: Empowerment to Leadership. “The lecture reviewed the role of Sheikh Zayed and the efforts of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak "Mother of the Emirates" to overcome the challenges women faced and the mechanism they used reaching to empowerment. It also shed light on the future policy regarding women leadership, and establishing the principle of gender parity as an authentic Emirati approach.

It is worth mentioning that the National Archives has doubled its activities and national events during the Year of Zayed, and held events abroad to introduce Sheikh Zayed’s history, his legacy and his leading role in building the UAE and its auspicious Union, in official academic and cultural forums in Arab and foreign countries.

National Archives Delegation Visits “The Founder’s Memorial”


In celebration of the centennial birth of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the exceptional leader who devoted his life to the happiness of his people, a delegation from the National Archives, headed by Executive Director H.E. Majid Al Mehairi visited “The Founder’s Memorial”,  where they toured the Memorial, which was established to be a permanent national tribute to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and to celebrate and recount his values, ideas and memorable achievements.

H.E. Majid Al Mehairi said, "The Memorial” is a piece of art, and a bridge between the past and present.  It reflects the legacy of the "Sage of the Arabs", who had dedicated his life to the building of his nation, serving his people and realizing their dreams of a good life.

Al Mehairi also said: as we stand in front of this symbolic monument, during the centennial birth of Sheikh Zayed, we find ourselves face to face with the wise vision, which built a unified homeland that enjoys the well-being, coexistence, tolerance and all the values advocated by the Founding Leader.

H.E. added that this artistic and creative work, with the history of the Founding Leader it offers, is considered an inexhaustible source of inspiration for future generations to learn the love and belonging to the homeland. Future generations will receive through this “Memorial” information about Sheikh Zayed's contributions to the UAE, the region and the whole world, as well as aspects of his biography, which will remain a beacon for all noble people who dedicate their lives for the nation.

The National Archives delegation included all Departments' Directors, Heads of Sections, in addition to NA Consultants and Experts.

Zayed's Memorial tour is an interesting scientific tour of a monument situated in the middles of green fields decorated with trees and local plants, where visitors can see pages of Sheikh Zayed’s biography through photographs, narrations and multi-media, in the middle of nature and green areas.