"National Archives and Library "It enriches the Formula 1 halls with a collection of historical photos
Abu Dhabi, 8 December / WAM / The National Archives and the National Library participated in displaying a group of historical photos in the halls of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi 2024, as part of its keenness to enrich this global sporting event with historical photos related to the event.
The pictures that the National Archives and the National Library participated in displaying during the major sporting event highlight pictures of the founder and builder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “may God rest his soul,” driving his car himself. He was known for this when he was inspecting construction work and the conditions of citizens since he was the ruler’s representative in the city of Al Ain. And ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Some pictures show the development and prosperity that the UAE has achieved under his wise leadership, and the efforts of the great leaders who followed in his footsteps and continued his path of construction, growth and development.
Each photo that was displayed in the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix race halls has its own history that is linked to the stages of the country’s renaissance and development, and highlights the diversity of cars whose photos the Archives and National Library have kept in their archives, because they are linked to the triumphant historical march of the honorable sheikhs of the Emirates.
The participation of the Archives and the National Library in this sporting event stems from its importance as the pinnacle of car racing, and it has made Abu Dhabi a global destination and destination for car racing enthusiasts.
The National Archives and Library maintain thousands of national historical photographs in its photo archive and in its presidential archive, and this is what makes it able to present the historical dimension of the country on various occasions, and from this standpoint, it chose appropriate images that enrich this global sporting event.
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