French President visits Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi

December 21, 2025 / 5:56 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Zayed National Museum in the Saadiyat Cultural District on [insert date], accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council

Tour of Sheikh Zayed Gallery

During the visit, President Macron and his delegation toured the museum’s galleries, including the section dedicated to the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The gallery highlights Sheikh Zayed’s enduring human values and visionary legacy, reflecting his commitment to coexistence, nation-building, and fostering cultural dialogue and cooperation across the globe

Museum collections and exhibits

The Zayed National Museum houses a collection of more than 3,000 artefacts, with 1,500 currently on public display. Visitors experience Sheikh Zayed’s life and leadership through six permanent galleries, featuring recordings of his voice, archival photographs and film footage, personal belongings, letters, and correspondence

Cultural significance

The museum serves as a cultural landmark, celebrating the legacy of Sheikh Zayed and promoting understanding of the UAE’s heritage and history.