Abu Dhabi, Wednesday, December 1st 2010 [ME NewsWire]:
“Preserving heritage sparks contemplation and enlightens the path of Life”
- His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan -
On December 2 of every year, the United Arab Emirates celebrates National Day in memory of the unity of its emirates and the diminishing of the British Protection. On this day, an agreement was signed between “Emirates of the Trucial Coast”, generating a young country that has boldly marked a radiant history that each Emirati and Arab national humbly brags about.
This year, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) took the initiative of celebrating National Day in a unique way that flatters the spirit of the occasion, reflecting memories of the past and the reminisces of its national heritage that forever remains embedded in the heart of every Emirati. Therefore, and in collaboration with Mr. Ahmed Al Marzouki, the TRA has reached on showcasing pieces of heritage from “Zayed Al Khair Museum” reflecting flashbacks on an era rich with Emirati history and heritage. “Zayed Al khair Museum” is considered one of the unique museums founded by Ahmed Marzouki as gratitude to every contribution His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan has attributed to the citizens of the Emirates and Arab region.
Commenting on this exceptional occasion, His Excellency Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, Director General of TRA, stated that: “The National Day of the UAE is a day on which we exalt our pride in our country – our country that has dazzled the world through its record-breaking accomplishments. Every achievement our country attains, we feel thankful and gratefule to each and every contribution His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan has given us, both as leader and as a father who realized through his great insight and sharp vision that unity is the first step across the path towards glory and elevation.”
Al Ghanim added: “We promise H.H Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the UAE, and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai that we will exert more effort in order to achieve prosperity to our beloved country. We will follow your vision till we reach the desired progress”.
His Highness Sheikh Zayed highlighted the importance of the Emirati heritage saying: “Our ancestors have passed onto us a national tradition that grants us the full right to be proud of, preserve it as well as enrich it, so it remains a priceless treasure for this country and the generations yet to come.” In faith of the core meaning of these words, the regulatory decided celebrating National Day in a sense that makes every individual contemplate our national legacy. This legacy is considered the heritage that incorporates our identity and embodies the power that has become our present reference.
TRA’s celebration of the 39th National Day represents an invitation for everyone to learn about our heritage and culture, an invitation for every person living on the land of the UAE to deeply indulge in our past and learn how our ancestors had lived, and an invitation to preserve our rock-solid identity in light of the current and future challenges.
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About TRA
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been established according to the UAE Federal Law by Decree No. 3 of 2003 – Telecom Law. TRA is responsible for the management of every aspect of the telecommunications and information technology industries in the UAE. Despite its relatively short life-span, TRA has exceeded expectations by achieving its projected goals in record time.
TRA derives the objectives of the Code of the telecommunications sector and its senior executive and policy for the telecommunications sector. These goals ensure secure communications services throughout the State, and delivery of improved services, including the quality and diversity, and ensure the quality of services in conformity with the terms of the license by the licensor, and the promotion of telecommunications services and information technology in the state, and the promotion of the telecommunications sector and development of the country through training and development and the establishment of training institutions relevant to the sector, as well as to find solutions to disputes that may arise between the licensed operators, and establish and implement a framework for policies and regulations, and the promotion of modern technology, and contribute to the development of human resources in the state, and to promote research and development, including guarantees of the United Arab Emirates a regional role of an advanced leadership in the field of telecommunications and information technology.
About “Zayed Al Khair Museum”
Founded by Ahmed Al Marzouki, the museum incorporates an area of 30 x 30 meters with more than one thousand pieces of heritage that belonged to his father who in turn, has inherited it from his grandfathers. It ranges between pieces of pottery and copper, utensils, fishing and sea equipment, carpentry tools and decoration. It also incorporates an Indian wooden bed and a variety of rare monetary coins from different countries. Furthermore, a collection of rare swords, such as a distinguished Chinese with an ivory handle found on one of the coasts of the country. Also, a beautiful collection of fossil animals done by the founder himself is displayed, in addition to a sail boat that goes back centuries in time carrying the name of “Al-Houri”.
During the past three months that Ahmed Al Marzouki spent equipping and buiding the house that integrates these pieces of heritage, he succeeded in accomplishing several well bodies, or to what is known here as “Towyan”. Individually, Al Marzouki also attained building fortresses around the museum, where visitors will have the opportunity to see the natural life of the museum as it was in the ancient times. It is a beautiful portrait, if you imagine it. Al Marzouki - who seemed thrilled and ecstatic about his achievement – called upon launching similar museums across the UAE, where he invites establishments specialized in heritage to increase their support and encouragement to such identities so upcoming generations will have the chance to meet the country’s heritage and get introduced to the life of the early Emiratis.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Mrs. Huda Al Mutawa
Director, Corporate Communications Affair
UAE Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA)
Abu-Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +9712-6118250
Email: huda.almutawa@tra.gov.ae
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