Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan audio files, Part One

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan talking with an English author who wrote about Sir Wilfred Thesiger concerning the success of the Union, Abu Dhabi, 1995. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan talking during a press conference at the time of the 18th National Day Celebrations about people's reaction to the establishment of the Union, Abu Dhabi, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan speaking about experience and success during an interview with an English author who wrote about Sir Wilfred Thesiger, 1996. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan speaking about agriculture in the desert during an interview with an English author who wrote about Sir Wilfred Thesiger, 1995. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan speaking about the impossible having become a reality with regard to the environment during an interview with an English author who wrote about Sir Wilfred Thesiger, 1995.  © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan speaking about the establishment of animal reserves on Sir Bani Yas Island and elsewhere during an interview with an English author who wrote about Sir Wilfred Thesiger, 1995.  © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan urges young people to work for the good of the country while receiving a group of students studying in Jordan, 15 November 1987.  © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan speaks about his hopes for young people on scholarships abroad while receiving a group of students studying in Jordan, 15 November 1987. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan speaking to the youth participants at the First Marriage Fund Conference at Hizam Al Ghabat Palace, 27 October 1998. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in an interview with an English author who wrote a book on Sir Wilfred Thesiger, also known as Mubarak Bin London, speaking about the quality of life in the past compared with the present, 1995. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan meeting with Emirati students in Jordan, speaking about using times of prosperity to save for the times of scarcity, 15 November 1987. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan meeting with Emirati students in Jordan, speaking about the humble life of the people in the past, 15 November 1987. © UAE National Library and Archives

During an interview with Abu Dhabi TV on the 25th Accession Day, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan shows gratitude for reaping the fruits from the twenties, 1991. © UAE National Library and Archives

During an interview with Abu Dhabi TV on the 25th Accession Day, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan speaks about promoting the youth and prosperity for the people, 1991. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference on the 18th UAE National Day at Al Diyafah Palace in Abu Dhabi, confirming that safety and security are essential conditions for prosperity, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference on the 18th UAE National Day at Al Diyafah Palace in Abu Dhabi, wishing well to all Emiratis, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference on the 18th UAE National Day at Al Diyafah Palace in Abu Dhabi, speaking about GCC countries cooperative ties, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference on the 18th UAE National Day at Al Diyafah Palace in Abu Dhabi, speaking about experts in economic affairs, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan with members of the Federal Supreme Council, speaking about sacrifices made for the higher interest of all, 1982. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan meeting with members of the Federal Supreme Council, speaking of collaboration and brotherly ties, 1982. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan meeting with Emirati students in Jordan, speaking of the hard work exerted by their ancestors to make our present lives possible, 15 November 1987. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan meeting with Emirati students in Jordan, saying that he who does not know his past, will not know his future, 15 November 1987. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan attending a boat race ending on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater, reminding the youth to remember their heritage, 16 June 1994. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan attending a boat race ending on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater, speaking about the humble means of transportation of our ancestors, 16 June 1994. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan meeting with Emirati soldiers in Kuwait, praying for their safety and victory alongside their brothers from Kuwait and the Gulf, 24 April 1991. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan meeting with Emirati soldiers in Kuwait, asking them to feel at home among their people in Kuwait, and to defend the country as if it were their own, 24 April 1991. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan meeting with Emirati soldiers in Kuwait, describing the overwhelming response to the call for military service among the youth, 24 April 1991. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan addressing Emirati soldiers in Kuwait, praising their nobility in line with the characteristics of their ancestors, 24 April 1991. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan saluting Emirati soldiers in Kuwait, 24 April 1991. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during an interview with a journalist in Britain, 1991. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference on the 18th UAE National Day at Al Diyafah Palace in Abu Dhabi, on the efforts deployed to secure the establishment of the GCC, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

An interview of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan with Saudi media, on the establishment of the GCC to promote collaboration in the Gulf in times of crises, 4 February 1981. © UAE National Library and Archives

An interview of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan with Saudi media, on the establishment of the GCC to promote political collaboration in the Gulf in times of crises, 4 February 1981. © UAE National Library and Archives

An interview of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan with Saudi media, on the solidarity among brothers and friends, 4 February 1981. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan meeting with Emirati soldiers in Kuwait, speaking of the close relations between the two countries, 24 April 1991. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in an interview with an English author who wrote a book about Sir Wilfred Thesiger, also known as Mubarak Bin London, speaking about the October war and sending aid to Arab Countries , 1995. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference attended by Editors in Chief and Journalists covering celebrations on UAE National Day, speaking about communication between Arab countries, 3 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference attended by Editors in Chief and Journalists covering celebrations on UAE National Day, speaking about the close ties between Arab countries, 3 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference on the 18th UAE National Day at Al Diyafah Palace in Abu Dhabi, speaking about there still being hope in the world, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference on the 18th UAE National Day at Al Diyafah Palace in Abu Dhabi, on the Arab and Islamic world needing to lead the way on the right path, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference on the 18th UAE National Day at Al Diyafah Palace in Abu Dhabi, on the Arab World taking a keen interest in Lebanese and Palestinian affairs, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference on the 18th UAE National Day at Al Diyafah Palace in Abu Dhabi, on working relentlessly to establish stability in Lebanon and Palestine, and every Arab nation and country around the world, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during a press conference on the 18th UAE National Day at Al Diyafah Palace in Abu Dhabi, on the Arab World taking a keen interest in Lebanese and Palestinian affairs, 4 December 1989. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan with members of the Federal Supreme Council, speaking of his faith in the prevalence of justice and victory for Islamic nations, 1982. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan with members of the Federal Supreme Council on solidarity and cooperation among Arab and Islamic nations, 1982. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan speaking to the youth participants at the First Marriage Fund Conference at Hizam Al Ghabat Palace, on Arabs preserving their identity, 27 October 1998. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan speaking to the youth participants at the First Marriage Fund Conference at Hizam Al Ghabat Palace, on cooperation among Arabs, 27 October 1998. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan speaking to the youth participants at the First Marriage Fund Conference at Hizam Al Ghabat Palace, 27 October 1998. © UAE National Library and Archives

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan receiving Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, 1990. © UAE National Library and Archives