In its aim to enhance, complement and support its distinguished publication entitled “um Kulthum in Abu Dhabi” and concurrently with the anniversary and memory of her death.
The National Library and Archives Organized a Session where um Kulthum's Songs’ Oud rhythms were played and well received by the Cairo International Book Fair visitors.
The National Library and Archives organized a musical session where wonderful oud rhythms of some of the songs of um Kulthum who was given the honorary title “the Lady of Arabic Song" were played, at its participating platform in the Cairo International Book Fair 2023. This came to enhance, complement and support its distinguished publication entitled “Um Kulthum in Abu Dhabi” displayed at its participating platform concurrently with the forty-eighth anniversary and memory of the demise of “Kawkab Al-charq".
The played oud melodies at that event enhanced the displayed publication’s richness, and the great interest and attention it received from the book-fair visitors, and all interested in Um Kulthum’s history. The book documents a bright page and important stage of the cultural history of the United Arab Emirates, in writing and through photos of how the Founding Father and Leader Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan received the iconic singer um Kulthum at Al Manhal Palace. The book recounts in detail her trip to Abu Dhabi and the popular songs she performed.
The "um Kulthum in Abu Dhabi" book documents an important stage that indicates and stresses the deep relations and strong ties bonding the two brotherly countries; the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt. That book is unique in its provided details of Um Kulthum's visit to Abu Dhabi, her attendance of the first Union flag hoisting ceremony in Abu Dhabi, and her congratulations and blessings offered to the UAE Ruler and People on the occasion of the auspicious union.
This book’s cultural value stems from the exerted efforts of its Author, His Excellency Mohammed Al-Murr, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Library and Archives, as he documents various aspects of the Founding Leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s journey, and his role in spreading culture, and shedding light on an important stage of the UAE modern cultural history.
The oud session organized by the National Library and Archives at its participating platform at the Cairo International Book Fair was very popular and exceptionally well received by the Book Fair visitors, um Kulthum’s fans, as well as all lovers of old authentic Arabic songs.

In the “Memory of the Nation” platform in Sheikh Zayed Festival
The National Library and Archives sheds lights on Health, Education and Agriculture in the UAE
The National Library and Archives showed a great interest in agriculture, education in all stages and health care in the United Arab Emirates in the “Memory of the Nation” platform, by which it participates in the current edition of Sheikh Zayed Festival. The three fields are among the objectives of the sustainable development. They have attracted the attention of the founder and builder of the nation, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan since the beginnings of the renaissance of the UAE. The United Arab Emirates, under its wise leadership, continued to follow his approach to achieve the goals of sustainable development.
The National Library and Archives shows on a display screen the importance of education as an investment in human resources. The higher the percentage of education, the greater the productivity of human resources and the individual. That is positively reflected at the national level. The National Library and Archives’ national role in the sound national upbringing of generations - encourages it to document the history of education in the UAE and to contribute to the educational process.
Another display screen highlights the aspects of the origins and development of agriculture, which has changed the face of the UAE environment through the great efforts of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who gave nature a bright green touch after his famous saying: “Give me agriculture .. I guarantee you civilization”. What the National Library and Archive presented in the platform about agriculture is only a reminder of the generous kind efforts of Sheikh Zayed in this field. The National Library and Archives has published many books documenting Sheikh Zayed’ genius in the field of agriculture and environmental improvement.
A third display screen highlights the UAE’s interest in health care as one of the pillars emphasized in the National Agenda. The government has made efforts to enhance health care for the population, both citizens and residents, through providing medical services and health facilities that show the UAE’s keenness on the individual health and safety.

Exploring the Gulf’s History from Al Ain to Muscat and Sanaa,
In its new issue, Liwa navigates the history of economy, culture, community and politics.
The National Library and Archives has published the 28th issue of Liwa, an academic referred journal. It contains referred research papers on the history, heritage and archeology of the UAE, Gulf region and Arabian Peninsula, in Arabic and English.
The journal’s research papers are consistent with the NLA’s role in providing documented information about the history and heritage of the UAE and the Gulf region. Moreover, they enrich the knowledge of researchers, academics and those interested in such information and bridge the gap between them and the Nation’s memory.
The new issue begins with a paper entitled “The Architectural and Artistic Features of Mud Houses in Al Ain”, written by the researcher Dhia Al Deen Al Tawalba. He concluded that mud houses in Al Ain are characterized by their simple architectural and artistic elements and the harmonious planning and space, which take into account the climate conditions and inherited traditions.
The researcher points out that these houses are distinguished by their local style. They were made of primary materials: mud, wood and palm trunks, which are available in local environment. The research paper divided houses into three groups in terms of their architecture: houses that have a yard surrounded by walls, big houses of multiple floors with a yard surrounded by walls and small houses consisting of one room without any yard.
The second research entitled “The Date Palms and the Ancient Emirati Man: Maleha as a Model” is written by Khalid Husein Saleh. He tackled the factors behind the agricultural growth in Maleha, its crops and agricultural heritage. He also shed the light on palm trees and the beginning of dates consumption in the Emirates along with evidence about how Maleha’s people benefited from palm trees, etc.
Furthermore, the third research entitled “A Historical Overview on Sanaa’s Ancient Mosques” was written by Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Enab. He reviewed the different functions of Sanaa’s historical mosques and their urban features, architecture, planning and components as well as the various building materials. Moreover, the research highlighted Sanaa’s minarets.
It found out that Sanna has diverse mosques, and they maintained their local Yemeni character that deeply reflects the civilizational and cultural heritage. For centuries, the mosques withstood the human aggression, climate fluctuations and natural factors, and they have remained testimony to the authentic Arab and Islamic civilization.
As for the families’ libraries in the UAE, Al Serkal Library in particular, Nasser Bin Ahmed Al Serkal wrote about this library, which contained a number of valuable manuscripts on chemistry, astronomy, navigation and history. Some of these manuscripts have become rare, and they significant information.
With regard to the cultural and charitable role of the pearl traders in the UAE in the 1990s, the researcher, Halima Ali Al Naqbi, used the poet Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais and Juma Al Majid as models. She concluded that the major pearl traders made great cultural contributions, especially in the first half of the twentieth century, as they hoped that their nation would achieve some of the progress made by other countries which witnessed economic development and prosperity before the Gulf region. With the foundation of the UAE and the revival of the economy and all aspects of life, significant figures emerged in the society, such as the merchant and poet Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais and Juma Al Majid, who followed the example of pearl traders by spreading education and culture and encouraging scholars and intellectuals.
The journal included, in its new issue, a number of research papers in English, most notably “The Cultural and Charitable Role of Pearl Traders in the UAE in the Ninth Decade of the Twentieth Century: The Poet Sultan bin Ali Al Owais, and Juma Al-Majid as models” in addition to what was written by Dr. Saif Al Bedwawi, Professor of Arabian Gulf’s Modern History at Sharjah University, about “Sir William Luce "Role in the Gulf (1970-1971)”.
In its 28th issue, Liwa contains another paper in English, entitled "Bahrain’s Political Socialization in the Early 1970s” and a review of Pierre Blancard’s book: The Economy of Muscat 1771, A Forgotten Account.
For further information and subscription, you may visit the NLA’s website: www.nla.ae

The National Archives Offers Its Historical Publications To Researchers Via TRENDS Virtual Book Fair

The National Archives participates in the virtual book fair organized by the “Trends Center” under the theme “The Path to Knowledge”. This participation confirms the National Archives’ role of enriching knowledge with documented information of the UAE’s rich history, and strengthening the essential soft power to peoples’ progress and intellectual and cultural renaissance, which fulfills the exhibition organizers’ objectives.

The National Archives’ keenness to display its publications to researchers, academics, students and others prompted it to participate in this virtual book fair, which runs until February 7, as it is an important event held at a time during which precautionary measures such as social distancing and communication through interactive channels are implemented to curb the spread of the novel corona virus.

The books of the National Archives are very popular in all physical and virtual exhibitions and libraries for their national contents that attract writers, researchers and academics interested in the UAE ‘s history and heritage, and its successful and pioneering union experience in the Arab world and the world. The sales of the National Archives' electronic publications have increased significantly in the current period in which preventive measures are applied to confront the Corona pandemic.

The National Archives is keen to make its publications, which deal with the history and heritage of the UAE and the Gulf region, within the reach of researchers and the general public; thus, it made them available in many  bookstores across the UAE and it uses all technical and traditional marketing methods for this purpose. The important titles with which the National Archives participated in the Trends Virtual Book Fair include “Zayed Man Who Built A Nation”, “Khalifa: Journey into the Future”, “Zayed: From Challenges to Union”, “Zayed Awards and Decorations”, “My Journey with Zayed”, “Memorable Speeches of Zayed”, “Qasr Al Hosn”, “Memoirs of the Emirates”, “Umm Kulthum in Abu Dhabi”, and “The Integrated Archival System”, in addition to  other publications that are of interest to the various segments of the society.

Those who wish to obtain copies of the National Archives’ publications can access them via the following link:

https://www.amazon.ae/s?k=National+Archives+-+Ministry+of+Presidential+Affairs+UAE&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss

It is noteworthy that the publications of the National Archives have topped the sales of the “Amazon” website in the Middle East for the second time, as they were the favorite picks for researchers, scholars because they provide accurate information supported by historical documents about the history and heritage of the UAE and the chronicles of its great leaders.

The National Archives

The National Archives of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs was first established in 1968 upon the directives of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with the aim of collecting documents and information relating to the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region. Forty years later, HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President, issued Federal Law No. (7) of 2008 changing its name to be the National Center for Documentation and Research (NCDR), and assigning it to organize the archives of the various UAE government entities. In 2014, HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Federal Law No. (1) of 2014, which changed it

A significant and valuable addition to beneficiaries and a gateway to its services and knowledge treasures
The National Library and Archives launches a modern and advanced website

The National Library and Archives launched the new version of its website to keep pace with its ongoing development. The new website enhances the NLA’s vital role in preserving the memory of the nation, and enables researchers, academics, and beneficiaries to access its pioneering services.
Regarding the new website, His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Director General said: “The National Library and Archives found it necessary to update its website within the framework of its continuous endeavors to develop and expand its services and tasks. The new website enables customers to access these services easily, embodies the NLA’s official presence on the Internet. It constitutes a bridge to communicate with beneficiaries over time and a window on the information and electronic services we provide.”
 He added that the NLA is constantly working to shorten the distance between researchers and the memory of the nation, which the NLA collects and preserves according to the latest international standards and facilitate access to it."
His Excellency stressed that the NLA’s tasks and services are constantly evolving and expanding as they include the Center for Preservation and Restoration. The National Library, along with the Archives, will soon be a new beacon beaming with the memory of the nation and its cultural and intellectual heritage. The aim is to give researchers, academics, students and the public access to these historical, heritage and cultural treasures which are useful resources when writing about the UAE’s glorious history, ancient heritage and cultural and intellectual depth.  The new version of the website has been launched to contribute to the realization of the NLA’s mission and vision.
In her speech, Mrs. Salma Al Mansouri, Director of the Support Services Department, pointed out that the new version of the website facilitates the task of the National Library and Archives in providing distinguished archival services. She also indicated that it provides smart services, makes the NLA’s treasures accessible, and facilitates the presentation of various research materials in a modern and advanced technical framework. Mrs. Salma Al Mansouri also praised the technologies used in the new website, which are among the most powerful content management systems supporting the data entry process and its course of action.
While reviewing the details of the website and its services,  Abdulazez Al-Amim, Head of the Information Technology said: “The new version of the website sheds light on the NLA’s latest news and events. It also offers a link to the free portal of Arabian Gulf Digital Archive (AGDA), which has received a distinguished turnout from researchers and those interested in the history of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region because it contains thousands of original historical documents, photographs and multimedia recording important aspects of the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Peninsula. This makes the new website a valuable addition for researchers, academics, and scholars inside the UAE and abroad.
Al Amim pointed out that the new website takes advantage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through Chatbots and dedicated interfaces, which assist researchers, academics, students and the public, as the interface of the website changes to suit each registered user.
The head of the Information Technology Section indicated the interest of new website in people of determination, as many features were added to make it user friendly to them. For example, the Smart Reader feature automatically detects and reads texts in Arabic and English. There are many other features including Zooming in and out,  and turning the screen into the Night Mode.
It is noteworthy that the website www.nla.ae gives access to that of the Emirates Library to review studies, research papers, books and photos. It also allows visitors to request archival materials.  
In line with the mission of the National Library and Archives in providing documented and trusted information, the website provides visitors with abundant and reliable information from the most accurate historical sources. It enables browsers to view the National Library and Archives’ publications, and an E-shop has been added to   sell these printed publications with the option of shipping them as well.  The website also gives access to the topics of the refereed scientific journal Liwa.

The National Library and Archives organizes more than 12 Arabic calligraphy workshops in conjunction with “Cairo International Book Fair 2023”
 In conjunction with the 54th Edition of the Cairo International Book Fair 2023, the National Library and Archives (NLA) has organized 12 Arabic calligraphy workshops within its educational activities. The NLA’s platform at Cairo International Book Fair has started these workshops on the second day of the book fair aiming to inform students about the UAE.
The workshops welcomed those who wished to learn the rules of writing Arabic calligraphy and to study its letters and aesthetics. The selected sentences and phrases that participants write in the workshops belong to the Emirati national culture.
The NLA presents Arabic calligraphy workshops in an exciting way to attract young people. The sentences, phrases, and words that participants write were derived from the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s sayings which abound with wisdom and love for all humankind. They were also taken from Emirati proverbs and culture to which the NLA ensured that participants in its Arabic calligraphy workshops are introduced.
Since Arabic calligraphy is considered part of the aesthetic and cultural heritage, these specialized workshops give participants the opportunity to learn the types and arts of Arabic calligraphy to which letters are visual vocabulary with creative spirit.  They also practice using its relevant tools including the bamboo pen, and they master its aesthetic and elegant handwriting styles.
The National Library and Archives continues to hold other events in various fields over the days of Cairo International Book Fair 2023.  

In the “Memory of the Nation” platform in Sheikh Zayed Festival
The National Library and Archives sheds lights on Health, Education and Agriculture in the UAE
The National Library and Archives showed a great interest in agriculture, education in all stages and health care in the United Arab Emirates in the “Memory of the Nation” platform, by which it participates in the current edition of Sheikh Zayed Festival. The three fields are among the objectives of the sustainable development. They have attracted the attention of the founder and builder of the nation, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan since the beginnings of the renaissance of the UAE. The United Arab Emirates, under its wise leadership, continued to follow his approach to achieve the goals of sustainable development.
The National Library and Archives shows on a display screen the importance of education as an investment in human resources. The higher the percentage of education, the greater the productivity of human resources and the individual. That is positively reflected at the national level. The National Library and Archives’ national role in the sound national upbringing of generations - encourages it to document the history of education in the UAE and to contribute to the educational process.
Another display screen highlights the aspects of the origins and development of agriculture, which has changed the face of the UAE environment through the great efforts of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who gave nature a bright green touch after his famous saying: “Give me agriculture .. I guarantee you civilization”. What the National Library and Archive presented in the platform about agriculture is only a reminder of the generous kind efforts of Sheikh Zayed in this field. The National Library and Archives has published many books documenting Sheikh Zayed’ genius in the field of agriculture and environmental improvement.
A third display screen highlights the UAE’s interest in health care as one of the pillars emphasized in the National Agenda. The government has made efforts to enhance health care for the population, both citizens and residents, through providing medical services and health facilities that show the UAE’s keenness on the individual health and safety.

In the “Memory of the Nation” platform in Sheikh Zayed Festival
The National Library and Archives sheds lights on Health, Education and Agriculture in the UAE
The National Library and Archives showed a great interest in agriculture, education in all stages and health care in the United Arab Emirates in the “Memory of the Nation” platform, by which it participates in the current edition of Sheikh Zayed Festival. The three fields are among the objectives of the sustainable development. They have attracted the attention of the founder and builder of the nation, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan since the beginnings of the renaissance of the UAE. The United Arab Emirates, under its wise leadership, continued to follow his approach to achieve the goals of sustainable development.
The National Library and Archives shows on a display screen the importance of education as an investment in human resources. The higher the percentage of education, the greater the productivity of human resources and the individual. That is positively reflected at the national level. The National Library and Archives’ national role in the sound national upbringing of generations - encourages it to document the history of education in the UAE and to contribute to the educational process.
Another display screen highlights the aspects of the origins and development of agriculture, which has changed the face of the UAE environment through the great efforts of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who gave nature a bright green touch after his famous saying: “Give me agriculture .. I guarantee you civilization”. What the National Library and Archive presented in the platform about agriculture is only a reminder of the generous kind efforts of Sheikh Zayed in this field. The National Library and Archives has published many books documenting Sheikh Zayed’ genius in the field of agriculture and environmental improvement.
A third display screen highlights the UAE’s interest in health care as one of the pillars emphasized in the National Agenda. The government has made efforts to enhance health care for the population, both citizens and residents, through providing medical services and health facilities that show the UAE’s keenness on the individual health and safety.

In the “Memory of the Nation” platform in Sheikh Zayed Festival
The National Library and Archives sheds lights on Health, Education and Agriculture in the UAE
The National Library and Archives showed a great interest in agriculture, education in all stages and health care in the United Arab Emirates in the “Memory of the Nation” platform, by which it participates in the current edition of Sheikh Zayed Festival. The three fields are among the objectives of the sustainable development. They have attracted the attention of the founder and builder of the nation, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan since the beginnings of the renaissance of the UAE. The United Arab Emirates, under its wise leadership, continued to follow his approach to achieve the goals of sustainable development.
The National Library and Archives shows on a display screen the importance of education as an investment in human resources. The higher the percentage of education, the greater the productivity of human resources and the individual. That is positively reflected at the national level. The National Library and Archives’ national role in the sound national upbringing of generations - encourages it to document the history of education in the UAE and to contribute to the educational process.
Another display screen highlights the aspects of the origins and development of agriculture, which has changed the face of the UAE environment through the great efforts of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who gave nature a bright green touch after his famous saying: “Give me agriculture .. I guarantee you civilization”. What the National Library and Archive presented in the platform about agriculture is only a reminder of the generous kind efforts of Sheikh Zayed in this field. The National Library and Archives has published many books documenting Sheikh Zayed’ genius in the field of agriculture and environmental improvement.
A third display screen highlights the UAE’s interest in health care as one of the pillars emphasized in the National Agenda. The government has made efforts to enhance health care for the population, both citizens and residents, through providing medical services and health facilities that show the UAE’s keenness on the individual health and safety.

In the “Memory of the Nation” platform in Sheikh Zayed Festival
The National Library and Archives sheds lights on Health, Education and Agriculture in the UAE
The National Library and Archives showed a great interest in agriculture, education in all stages and health care in the United Arab Emirates in the “Memory of the Nation” platform, by which it participates in the current edition of Sheikh Zayed Festival. The three fields are among the objectives of the sustainable development. They have attracted the attention of the founder and builder of the nation, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan since the beginnings of the renaissance of the UAE. The United Arab Emirates, under its wise leadership, continued to follow his approach to achieve the goals of sustainable development.
The National Library and Archives shows on a display screen the importance of education as an investment in human resources. The higher the percentage of education, the greater the productivity of human resources and the individual. That is positively reflected at the national level. The National Library and Archives’ national role in the sound national upbringing of generations - encourages it to document the history of education in the UAE and to contribute to the educational process.
Another display screen highlights the aspects of the origins and development of agriculture, which has changed the face of the UAE environment through the great efforts of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who gave nature a bright green touch after his famous saying: “Give me agriculture .. I guarantee you civilization”. What the National Library and Archive presented in the platform about agriculture is only a reminder of the generous kind efforts of Sheikh Zayed in this field. The National Library and Archives has published many books documenting Sheikh Zayed’ genius in the field of agriculture and environmental improvement.
A third display screen highlights the UAE’s interest in health care as one of the pillars emphasized in the National Agenda. The government has made efforts to enhance health care for the population, both citizens and residents, through providing medical services and health facilities that show the UAE’s keenness on the individual health and safety.

In the “Memory of the Nation” platform in Sheikh Zayed Festival
The National Library and Archives sheds lights on Health, Education and Agriculture in the UAE
The National Library and Archives showed a great interest in agriculture, education in all stages and health care in the United Arab Emirates in the “Memory of the Nation” platform, by which it participates in the current edition of Sheikh Zayed Festival. The three fields are among the objectives of the sustainable development. They have attracted the attention of the founder and builder of the nation, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan since the beginnings of the renaissance of the UAE. The United Arab Emirates, under its wise leadership, continued to follow his approach to achieve the goals of sustainable development.
The National Library and Archives shows on a display screen the importance of education as an investment in human resources. The higher the percentage of education, the greater the productivity of human resources and the individual. That is positively reflected at the national level. The National Library and Archives’ national role in the sound national upbringing of generations - encourages it to document the history of education in the UAE and to contribute to the educational process.
Another display screen highlights the aspects of the origins and development of agriculture, which has changed the face of the UAE environment through the great efforts of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who gave nature a bright green touch after his famous saying: “Give me agriculture .. I guarantee you civilization”. What the National Library and Archive presented in the platform about agriculture is only a reminder of the generous kind efforts of Sheikh Zayed in this field. The National Library and Archives has published many books documenting Sheikh Zayed’ genius in the field of agriculture and environmental improvement.
A third display screen highlights the UAE’s interest in health care as one of the pillars emphasized in the National Agenda. The government has made efforts to enhance health care for the population, both citizens and residents, through providing medical services and health facilities that show the UAE’s keenness on the individual health and safety.

In the “Memory of the Nation” platform in Sheikh Zayed Festival
The National Library and Archives sheds lights on Health, Education and Agriculture in the UAE
The National Library and Archives showed a great interest in agriculture, education in all stages and health care in the United Arab Emirates in the “Memory of the Nation” platform, by which it participates in the current edition of Sheikh Zayed Festival. The three fields are among the objectives of the sustainable development. They have attracted the attention of the founder and builder of the nation, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan since the beginnings of the renaissance of the UAE. The United Arab Emirates, under its wise leadership, continued to follow his approach to achieve the goals of sustainable development.
The National Library and Archives shows on a display screen the importance of education as an investment in human resources. The higher the percentage of education, the greater the productivity of human resources and the individual. That is positively reflected at the national level. The National Library and Archives’ national role in the sound national upbringing of generations - encourages it to document the history of education in the UAE and to contribute to the educational process.
Another display screen highlights the aspects of the origins and development of agriculture, which has changed the face of the UAE environment through the great efforts of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who gave nature a bright green touch after his famous saying: “Give me agriculture .. I guarantee you civilization”. What the National Library and Archive presented in the platform about agriculture is only a reminder of the generous kind efforts of Sheikh Zayed in this field. The National Library and Archives has published many books documenting Sheikh Zayed’ genius in the field of agriculture and environmental improvement.
A third display screen highlights the UAE’s interest in health care as one of the pillars emphasized in the National Agenda. The government has made efforts to enhance health care for the population, both citizens and residents, through providing medical services and health facilities that show the UAE’s keenness on the individual health and safety.