Abu dhabi: Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, visited the Zayed National Museum in the Saadiyat Cultural District, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. During the visit, the dignitaries toured the museum's galleries, including a section dedicated to the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. This gallery underscores Sheikh Zayed's human values and visionary legacy, reflecting his dedication to coexistence, modern nation-building, and the promotion of cooperation and cultural dialogue on a global scale.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Zayed National Museum houses a collection of over 3,000 artefacts, with 1,500 currently on display for the public. The museum experience begins with the Our Beginning gallery, which focuses on the life and leadership of Sheikh Zayed. His story is presented through recordings of his voice, archival photographs, film footage, and personal items, including letters and correspondence.