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The Museum Of The
Future in Dubai

vate sector to invest in museums industry, such as the Coffee
Museum in Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, Dubai Creek,
which is one of the most famous museums in the emirate.
It is a place for coffee lovers from around the world. It pro-
vides information on the methods of roasting and preparing
this drink since it was first discovered in Ethiopia, focusing
on the practices and customs of the Middle East, in addition
to showing coffee tools used in its preparation, which be-
long to 40 different countries from diverse time periods. It Al Bithnah Fort in Fujairah: A tour- Dubai Museum’s yard
also exhibits the traditional tools that grandparents used in ism icon witnessed 3 centuries
making Arabic coffee, which were linked to Arab culture and
traditions in general and Emirati in particular. paring for the fluctuations of time, foreseeing the future, and
an incentive to look and compare between the lives of differ-
History of Establishments ent nations and people. On the other hand, we have to note
We also have companies, institutions and ministries that the economic significance of history; the leading countries
need documentation. These prominent economic and gov- know that the elements that make up history are a nation-
ernment edifices have a prolific undocumented history due to al wealth that is of great importance in civil and renaissance
the fact that those in charge of them are busy with the stages construction.
of development and modernization. However, few historians
and publishers are interested in disseminating the history and The Role of Heritage Centers
gathering the treasures of these economic and governmental The UAE is rich in its history, rich in its esteemed leaders
edifices, which could represent an outstanding museum for who spare no effort in preserving our history; His Highness
these institutions, and a tributary of the desired economic di- Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, has a very big role in collecting the
versity. This should be done by our national archives, and by history of the UAE. Also, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin
specialized researchers who excavate history and know the val- Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
ue of each document and its importance in retrieving the early Presidential Affairs, pays great attention to supporting the
stages of establishment. In addition to their economic impor- National Archive. Likewise, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin
tance, such documents also provide future generations with a Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai
full image of what grandparents did in their lives to establish and Chairman of the Executive Council, is interested in this
this great edifice for us. important aspect through Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage
History is not just Center. But these centers need research historians and inves-
writings and novels that tigating reviewers. Although these centers made documents
we read and write. On available on their websites, as the British Library did, the avail-
the one hand, it is a re- able holdings are mostly documents and manuscripts, which
pository full of lessons need someone who understands the fonts used in them. That
learned from the expe- is why I hope those centers will have a greater role in docu-
riences of the ancients, menting heritage and serving our history so that it has a role
Al Fahidi Fort
and it is useful in pre- in the overall renaissance sought by the UAE.
jamal@jbhsc.ae

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