Coinciding with the 'UAE and Kuwait.. Brothers Forever' week, the National Archives and Library continues to celebrate the firm fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries by organizing a series of cultural and knowledge-based events that embody the depth of the historical and social ties between the peoples. The celebration program includes organizing a scientific seminar on UAE-Kuwaiti social relations throughout history, which kicks off the institution's cultural season for 2026, along with organizing a number of historical photo exhibitions that document the journey of bilateral relations, and offering educational workshops and specialized lectures in Abu Dhabi schools and at celebration venues. The National Archives and Library also publishes a documentary book titled 'UAE and Kuwait.. A Nation's Memory and Fraternal Relations,' which documents bright moments from the history of the strong fraternal relations, showcasing selected photos, documents, and archival evidence reflecting decades of cooperation and integration between the two brotherly peoples. The National Archives and Library's events also kicked off within the 'UAE and Kuwait.. Brothers Forever' week, which concluded with a seminar on 'UAE-Kuwaiti Social Relations' that addressed the roots of the social and fraternal relations between the two countries, and the factors that contributed to strengthening them, starting with Kuwait's role in supporting the UAE's development journey before the union's establishment, especially in the health and education sectors, up to the UAE's supportive stances for Kuwait during its crises, which reinforced the solidity and strength of the relations. The seminar participants affirmed that UAE-Kuwaiti relations represent a solid model for authentic Gulf brotherhood, formed in a common social and cultural environment, cemented by the values of cohesion, solidarity, and a shared destiny. On the level of photo and document exhibitions, the National Archives and Library organizes exhibitions in several vital locations, including the Council of Notables in the Departures Hall at Zayed International Airport, the outdoor area of the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al-Wathba area, and at 'Gallery Mall' and Mubadala's building in cooperation with Mubadala. It also enriches the website of the Gulf Digital Archive 'AGDA' with a virtual photo exhibition documenting UAE-Kuwaiti relations. The photos featured in the exhibitions organized by the National Archives and Library embody the strength of the historical and sincere fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries; they document a number of meetings that brought together the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, God rest his soul, with Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, God rest their souls, confirming the depth of relations between the two wise leaderships and their continuity and development in various fields to this day. The National Archives and Library also issued a special supplement to the magazine 'Al-Maqta' titled 'UAE and Kuwait.. A Brotherhood Story Transcending Time,' distributed widely at the Cairo International Book Fair 2026. The National Archives and Library also organized a series of artistic workshops and awareness lectures under the slogan 'UAE and Kuwait.. Brothers Forever' in several schools. The lectures focused on the depth and solidity of the fraternal relations linking the UAE and the brotherly Kuwait, reviewing the historical roots of these relations, and the prominent role Kuwait played in supporting the educational and health development journey in the UAE, in addition to its contributions to developing the media and culture sectors. They also highlighted the UAE's fraternal supportive stances for Kuwait, and the sustainability of economic and trade cooperation between the two brotherly countries and its continuation across decades. The events also included specialized programs and activities on UAE-Kuwaiti relations, under the initiative of the Supreme Council of Motherhood and Childhood, emphasizing the importance of instilling brotherhood values and enhancing awareness of the shared history among the new generations. Documenting the Journey The National Archives and Library launched a campaign through its official channels on social media, shedding light on the depth of the fraternal relations linking the UAE and the brotherly Kuwait, presenting a curated selection of photos, film materials, and historical documents that document the journey of these relations and their key milestones. The campaign also provided the audience with an opportunity to interact and participate, which enhances awareness of the shared history and cements the values of brotherhood between the two brotherly peoples. UAE-Kuwaiti relations: a solid model of authentic Gulf brotherhood, cemented by the values of cohesion, solidarity, and a shared destiny.
