On a mission to preserve the UAE’s past

The UAE’s history has not been lost in the sands of time; neither has its culture, heritage and the way in which Emiratis lived.

Thanks to the Hamdan Bin Mohammad Heritage Centre (HHC), everything linked to this 43-year-old nation’s past is being preserved and revived for generations to come so as to strengthen Emiratis’ sense of national identity and familiarise residents with the country’s rich heritage.

“Preserving heritage and keeping traditions alive is essential for any country,” Fatma Arif Al Bannay, director of Al Oula radio station and general manager of the Media Office at HHC, said. “A country’s heritage is its link to its past, and preserving and promoting national heritage among younger generations is imperative to familiarise them with ancient traditions and ways of life.”

The centre was established on April, 6, 2013 under a decree issued by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

Original article by Mary Achkhanian

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