Reaffirming the pledge to follow the guidance of the wise leadership and continue excellence
The National Library and Archives celebrates the 51st National Day and continues its cultural season 2022, proud of the prosperity that the UAE enjoys as it strides to the forefront

The National Library and Archives celebrated the 51st UAE National Day at its headquarters. The event marked the occasion which confirms national cohesion and determination to continue the successful march. It also comes to reaffirm the pledge of loyalty to the wise leadership to exert efforts to further enhance the leadership position of the UAE.

His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Director General of the National Library and Archives inaugurated the ceremony. In his speech, he emphasized that the Emirati people take pride in the National Day of the UAE, which is the home of excellence, and the oasis of creativity and innovation. He expressed his happiness to celebrate this dear occasion at a time when the UAE is booming and making greater achievements that will be recorded in history as evidence of the efforts and visions of our wise leadership. These accomplishments also prove the UAE people’s sincerity as they stride confidently into the future to be at the forefront.
His Excellency said that as we celebrate this precious national occasion, we remember the accomplishments of the late Founder and Builder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his fellow Founding Rulers to unify and to advance the homeland and its citizens.  Driven by their efforts and sincere will, they made these glorious everlasting achievements which will be passed down to generations that love the homeland and take pride in belonging to it.
The Director General of the National Library and Archives added that as our nation rejoices at the National Day, which is an occasion to express feelings of love and loyalty to our dear country, he is pleased to extend his deepest thanks and appreciation, and best congratulations on behalf of everyone to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed  Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and to  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and to their Highnesses the Sheikhs, Members of the Federal Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, for their generous efforts in enhancing empowerment, innovation, development, progress and prosperity.
On this precious national occasion, His Excellency congratulated the UAE’s loyal people and its residents. He also congratulated the National Library and Archives and all its employees and affiliates advising them to exert more efforts as a token of gratitude to the nation.
The live performance of Abu Dhabi Police Music Band at the headquarters of the National Library and Archives in celebration of the National Day suggested grandeur, strength, and determination to continue the path towards further progress. A folklore troupe performed Al-Ayyala traditional dance which underscores the heritage position and reflects the pride the UAE’s people take in their environment and their folk arts.
Taking advantage of the celebrations of the 51st UAE National Day, the National Library and Archives carried on the activities of its cultural season 2022.  The orchestra of Mawhibati program performed live at Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Auditorium of the National Library and Archives, and the audience enjoyed the various musical pieces.
As part of the activities celebrating the 51st National Day and the cultural season of the National Library and Archives, talented student Abdullah Al Nuaimi recited "The Falcon Story", which briefly reviewed the story of the establishment, development and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates.
The National Library and Archives praised the contributions of the members of the "Mawhibaty" program and thanked the Department of Education and Knowledge for sponsoring those talented youngsters of promising skills. At the end of the ceremony, all the creative participants were honored.