Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Chairman of The Founder’s Office (TFO), and His Excellency Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Midfa, Board Chairman of the National Library and Archives (NLA), have signed a collaboration agreement between TFO and the NLA at TFO’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
The agreement will allow TFO to leverage a central digital platform that will serve as a trusted historical reference and archive for images, texts, audio, and video content associated with the UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It will also give TFO access to a wealth of material and content that highlights the legacy of the Founding Father, which will further support the efforts and initiatives launched and sponsored by TFO as part of its mission to immortalise the legacy of the Founding Father.
This agreement reflects the commitment of both TFO and the NLA to embrace the best digital solutions to preserve and document the national history associated with Founding Father Sheikh Zayed, as it opens new doors for collaboration between the two entities when it comes to initiatives and projects that celebrate this legacy.
Commenting on the signature of the agreement, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan said: “The Founder’s Office continues to preserve and instill the legacy of Sheikh Zayed in the UAE and across the world through initiatives and projects that celebrate this great history. The mission of TFO is to develop, support and enable initiatives that preserve the Founder Sheikh Zayed’s philosophy and his eternal legacy. Therefore, this agreement embodies the strong commitment shown by TFO and the NLA to invest all their resources and capabilities to support national and joint efforts and initiatives.
“This agreement is an excellent example of cooperation between government entities, as it contributes to the preservation of the Founder’s legacy across all types of material. It further provides TFO with an opportunity to use this material across its projects and initiatives, while also emphasising the central role the NLA plays in documenting the life of Sheikh Zayed and instilling it in our national memory.”
His Excellency Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Midfa, NLA Board Chairman, said: “This agreement embodies a clear vision for the future, that recognises the important role of both TFO and the NLA. Both entities are committed to preserving the legacy of the late Founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and to keeping his story alive, especially that this story is a source of inspiration for the UAE, the Arab region and the world.”
His Excellency Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Midfa then emphasised that the agreement would multiply efforts to preserve the story of the Founding Father Sheikh Zayed and share it with new generations, so that it can guide them towards a future where the UAE plays a leading role.
His Excellency Abdulla Majed Al Ali, Director General of the NLA, said: ”The objectives of the NLA align with the objectives of TFO in this agreement. While TFO dedicates its efforts to perpetuating the legacy of the Founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the NLA works on preserving his historical documents as well as publications that narrate his story and the modern history of the UAE, of which we are very proud.
TFO, in the Presidential Court, seeks to promote a collective responsibility with government and private entities, and individuals in line with its strategy to intensify efforts and implement initiatives and projects that immortalise and preserve the legacy of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, in addition to spreading awareness about and celebrating his life, humanitarian work, and achievements.
