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Natural history of the UAE,
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HISTORY & TRADITIONS - HISTORY
 Tracking history across borders
Posted on 15/11/2011
School children in Galway in the west of Ireland are tracking the journey of a 95-year-old Irish sailing boat to Abu Dhabi which will go on show in the UAE capital’s Corniche destination village that will this new year host the Volvo Ocean Race fleet and a fortnight of celebrations to mark the historic occasion.
The traditional Galway hooker Nora Bheag (Little Nora) is already on a container ship on its way to Abu Dhabi and is expected to arrive around the first week of December, coinciding
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 Three-member team to recreate Thesiger's journey
Posted on 06/10/2011
Al Ain - A British adventurer and two Emiratis will recreate the epic journey of famous desert explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger to mark the UAE's 40th National Day.
Adrian Hayes, Ghafan Mohammad Al Jabry, and Saeed Rashid Al Mesafry will trek through the Empty Quarter with camels from Salalah, a city in Oman, to Abu Dhabi.
They will rely on basic provisions, nature and Arabian hospitality to survive the 40-day journey that will cover 1,500km. The expedition has been named "Footsteps of
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 Late Emirati poet's book reveals past
Posted on 06/03/2011
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (Adach) and the Poetry Academy have announced the latest publication of a book by late Emirati poet Hamad Al Khalifa Bu Shihab.
Entitled "A View of the UAE's Past” reveals several fascinating insights into Emirati cultural and societal norms in addition to the history, economy and politics of the UAE.
"This book includes a lot of information about Emirati culture and history that has never been revealed before, such as the family tree of the
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 ADACH National Library joins World Digital Library
Posted on 15/02/2011
The National Library of Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) has joined the World Digital Library (WDL), an international project that places on line important historical and cultural documents from countries around the world.
It's worth mentioning that 119 partner institutions from 66 countries are currently contributing to the WDL, which is being developed with the support of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
The National
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 Encyclopaedia of Ajman Documents released
Posted on 09/08/2010
An encyclopaedia documenting the history of the emirate of Ajman, its march of development and its relations with the other emirates and countries in the region was released by Ajman Centre for Documentation in association with the Department of Culture and Information in Ajman.
H.H Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Ajman and H.H. Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Culture and Information and Ajman Centre for
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 Fujairah Crown Prince receives family of British airman died in WW II
Posted on 28/01/2010
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, received yesterday Mrs. June Botten, niece of the British airman, Sergeant William Donnelly, who died in a crash of the Wellington bomber of Britain's Royal Air Force at Sayh Dhadnah in Fujairah during the World War II.
Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the family of the airman, and highlighted the longstanding, historic relations between the UAE and UK.
The Donnelly family expressed gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin
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 Memorial to World War Two plane crash unveiled
Posted on 28/01/2010
Dhadnah, Fujairah - Nearly seventy years after a Wellington bomber of Britain's Royal Air Force crash-landed at Sayh Dhadnah, in Fujairah, a memorial stone was unveiled today at the site, commemorating both the crash and a British airman, Sergeant William (‘Billy') Donnelly, who died as a result of the crash. The crash took place on 14 February 1943.
In a statement issued to mark the occasion, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council member and Ruler of Fujairah, said: "The
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 Legacy of Sheikh Zayed a beacon for new generations
Posted on 21/05/2009
Preserving forefathers' legacies is the responsibility of new generations as it helps them in building the future and protecting the identity and values, said a top government official at the centennial death anniversary of the Sheikh Zayed the Great.
The centenary, held on Tuesday evening at the historic Al Jahili Fort, was part of a public education campaign to rediscover great historical figures in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
Paying rich tributes to Sheikh Zayed Bin Khalifa Al
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![]() Emirate to mark 100th anniversary of the death of Zayed the Great
Posted on 12/05/2009
A two-day celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa al Nahyan – Zayed the First – will take place in the Jahili Fort in Al Ain next week.
The fort was built by the Sheikh, who ruled Abu Dhabi from 1855 to 1909, the longest reign in the emirate's history. Sheikh Zayed, who is also known as Zayed the Great, died on May 19 1909.
The commemorative ceremonies, which are being organised by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (Adach) will
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 NCDR publishes new book on UAE history
Posted on 26/03/2009
The National Center for Documentation and Research (NCDR) yesterday launched its latest publication "New Perspectives in Recording UAE History".
The volume includes 25 papers by outstanding historians and scientists, delving deep into the distant past and documenting millions of years of UAE history in light of recent archeological discoveries. All the papers were translated into Arabic/English. Advance copies were presented to media representatives.
The publication comes within the context
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![]() History of Al Qawasim to captivate opera audience
Posted on 21/02/2009
In an aesthetic tribute to HH Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Ras al-Khaimah on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his accession, an opera is taking its final shape at the Cultural Centre Theatres here.
Rehearsals are in full swing to weave the spectacular musical drama in a captivating flow narrating the history of Al- Qawasim, thanks to an initiative from the RAK Department of Customs and Ports, the organisers of the event.
Renowned director
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 New archive to protect ‘memory of the nation’
Posted on 10/02/2009
More than 400 government and cultural representatives, librarians and archivists gathered at a workshop yesterday dedicated to ensuring that the "memory of the nation” would be officially protected through a permanent national archive.
The plan to establish an integrated and comprehensive national archive in 15 years is being led by the National Centre for Documentation and Research, which will co-ordinate between the different ministries and governmental offices.
"There is no developed
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 Hanif opens CDR's international conference on UAE History
Posted on 24/11/2008
Minister of Education Dr. Hanif Hassan and Deputy Chairman of the Center for Documentation and Research (CDR) opened yesterday an international conference on UAE history organised by the CDR to mark its 40th anniversary.
Being convened under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs and CDR Chairman, the three-day forum's goal is to offer new perspectives on the history of the UAE based on latest archaeological, historical and academic research.
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![]() Historic witness to RAK's defence
Posted on 21/11/2008
Dhayah Fort is the only castle standing atop a mountainous dune in the UAE, which was used by ancient tribes as an armed zone to ward off invaders.
Historic records on the Dhayah Fort clearly show that it has been used by guerrillas that fought the invaders. The fort can accommodate limited numbers of people, but it proved historically and militarily successful in facing the invaders.
Emirati historians said many historic books have been prepared on the Dhayah Fort, which was the last
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![]() Dubai launches Bastakiya revival project
Posted on 25/05/2008
Dubai has launched a project to revive Al Bastakiya district, one of the most historic landmarks in the emirate.
President of Dubai Event Management Corporation (DEMC) Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Saturday announced that the Corporation had been mandated to revive the district under the directive of the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
"The project is in line with the vision of the
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