Culture and Heritage of the UAE
The United Arab Emirates has a rich history dating back to thousands of years. So, the country is concerned with preserving and documenting such heritage for the next generations.
President H. H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the members of Supreme Council are keen on preserving and promoting the UAE heritage amongst the youth by educating them; thus, linking the glorious past and the magnificent civilisation with its future generation.
Therefore, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President, has urged the cultural, educational and academic institutions to keep the good work to raise awareness in the youth of their cultural and civilized heritage of their country.
H. H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late president and founding father of the United Arab Emirates, had a great interest in preserving the heritage for the benefit of the country and the next generations. His interest was not limited to the national heritage, but included international heritage, as he established a USD 150,000 award with UNESCO to encourage human creativity and save threatened heritage monuments.
There are many authorities concerned with preserving the heritage in the country such as: Emirates Heritage Club, Emirates Diving Society, Traditional Heritage Renewal Society, Research and Documents Center and others. Throughout the county, there are museums and heritage villages of the past ages.