The Zayed Museum is an outstanding memorial located in the Al-Saadiyat area of Abu Dhabi, which has collected a remarkable group of Emirati specialists in various fields. One of these specialists is Fatima Mansour Al-Tamiymi. Her passion for historical and archaeological artifacts led her to specialize in their restoration, preservation, and restoration of their original magnificence under the guidance of the section of preservation and restoration in the National Museum of Zayed. After years of experience working in this field, she became the head of the department after completing her master's degree in the field of preservation and restoration in a renowned university in Britain in 2018.
Fatima Mansour Al-Tamiymi mentioned in an interview that her work in the museum began two years ago, and prior to that, she worked in the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi since 2010, where she was one of the first Emirati women working in the fields of preservation and restoration. Thanks to her work in the Department, she had the opportunity to connect and collaborate with numerous experts and specialists, which enriched her experience in this field. Al-Tamiymi also noted that the support of youth from the Emirati leadership provided her with the opportunity to collaborate with the largest global museums for studying restoration techniques and the preservation of artifacts worldwide.
Fatima Mansour Al-Tamiymi also expressed pride in being part of a team working in a great memorial such as the National Museum of Zayed, named in honor of the founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, which will enrich her experience. She emphasized that the support from the UAE authorities contributes to the realization of their visions for preserving the history and heritage of the country, which she considers an important stimulus for her and all those working in the museum to present the best quality within the framework of this vision.
Fatima Mansour Al-Tamiymi also noted that the restoration process significantly depends on the human factor and manual skills, and how an expert relates to an artifact with the same sensitivity and precision as a newborn. She expressed confidence that the future of this field may witness a broader application of modern technologies due to the rapid development of this sector.
