Sharjah24: The Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority (SDAA) recevied Dr. Safaa Al-Alawi, Director of the National Archives at the Isa Cultural Centre (ICC) in the State of Bahrain, during an official visit with the aim of discussing ways of joint cooperation between the Center and the Authority in the field of regulating the management of government documents.
The meeting began with a welcoming speech, during which Asma Nasser, Director of the Documents and Archives Department praised the visit, stressing the importance of concerted efforts to strengthen cooperation with all institutions and authorities concerned with preserving the history of the region, especially since the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain share a rich historical and cultural heritage over more than fifty years.
She then underscored the work and activities of the Authority in the field of documents and archives, highlighting the initiatives, projects, and services provided by the Authority to government agencies and individuals, and various local, Arab and international institutions, contributing in achieving its vision to be a reference for providing documentary materials, knowledge and sustainable archival services in the Emirate of Sharjah.
After that, Sheikh Mohammed bin Fayez Al Qasimi, Director of Studies and Knowledge Services Department at the Authority, reviewed the continuous efforts to preserve and document the history of the emirate by conducting oral history interviews, carrying out research and studies, and issuing many specialised and unique books documenting many events that the region witnessed in various fields.
The meeting also dealt with the media role led by the Authority to spread and consolidate awareness of the importance of documentation and archiving, enhancing the culture of preservation and documentation among members of society, by launching media initiatives and programmes, and organising different workshops and lectures.
Expressing her happiness, Dr. Al-Alawi has lauded the meeting and the joint cooperation between the two sides, stressing that it enhances strengthening the established international and historical relations between the two countries.
On the sidelines of the meeting, the authority organised an exhibition that includes a collection of its rich collection of photos, documents and stamps, translating the strong relationship between the UAE and Bahrain.
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