VP launches archives to preserve Dubai's legacy

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended the launch of the Al Maktoum Archives, an entity overseen by the Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which is aimed at documenting and preserving the rich cultural heritage and legacy of Dubai's rulers and the Al Maktoum family, ensuring its accessibility for future generations.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The archives will serve as a comprehensive repository of records and information pertaining to Dubai's rulers, encompassing their biographies, collections, and literary works, while documenting their significant historical role in transforming Dubai into a modem global cultural and economic hub. The facility will also help disseminate the intellectual, humanitarian, and cultural legacy of Dubai's rulers through publications and media channels.

Sheikh Mohammed said, “The Al Maktoum Archives is a national archive and an open book offering insights on the history of governance in Dubai as a model for advancing development.”

Sheikh Mohammed added: “The Al Maktoum Archives will be a new pillar for strengthening our national history, and a reference for those seeking the secrets of our successes and the essence of the leadership and humanitarian experiences of men who dedicated their lives to serving the nation. Preserving our national heritage is our duty and the right of those who come after us. The story of a ruler is inseparable from the story of his people. The leaders and people of the UAE will remain one in spirit.”