New committee established to document UAE’s founding history

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has issued a resolution forming the National Committee for the UAE Union Narrative.

The committee will serve as the sole official authority for documenting the history of the UAE’s founding.

Its role includes verifying key events leading up to the establishment of the Union, drafting the official Union Narrative, and ensuring that national, media and educational content is aligned with approved principles.

The committee will also review campaigns and materials related to the Union and national symbols before publication.

The mandate reflects the central role of the late Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in building the nation and solidifying its Union.

The committee will be chaired by Ahmed Juma Al Zaabi, Advisor to the UAE President and will include representatives from federal and local entities.

Its membership includes representatives from the Presidential Protocol and Strategic Narrative Authority, the National Media Office, the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, the Founder's Office, the National Library and Archives, the Executive Office of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the general secretariats of the executive councils of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ras Al Khaimah, as well as the Office of the Ruler of Fujairah.

Government and national institutions will be required to submit any material involving the Union or national symbols to the committee for approval before release.

The committee will also coordinate with authorities across the country to maintain a unified national narrative and will periodically update the official document in line with credible research, while preserving core historical principles.

It may form working groups and consult experts as needed.