One such instance is the creation of the UAE National Day themed Google doodle. Inked in red, black, green and white colours, it imbibes the country’s rich history and culture to the best.
The customisation of Google doodles always leaves its browsers in awe of their depiction. Whether it is the birthdays of famous people, historical milestones or days of national importance, Google has persistently outdone itself in displaying the essence of the event.
One such instance is the creation of the UAE National Day themed Google doodle. Inked in red, black, green and white colours, it imbibes the country’s rich history and culture to the best.
Not only does the opulence of the doodle celebrate the UAE’s National Day but Google’s partnership with the National Archives of the United Arab Emirates has brought the UAE’s history to the Web.
Internet users from any part of the world can view an enlightening online exhibit of the the UAE’s founding on the Google Cultural Institute, announced the National Archives of the UAE on Sunday.
This is the first time parts of the footage from the UAE’s union is available globally for people around the world to access anywhere and from any device. Through a combination of documents, photos and videos, the exhibit presents an educational telling of the founding of the UAE. It features key milestones like the signing of the Declaration of the Union on December 2, 1971, by the UAE’s founding fathers. including the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Nahyan. The iconic exhibit also highlights the first flag-hoisting for the declaration of Union and the gathering of the UAE Rulers outside the Guest Palace in Dubai. Users can also explore the first collection of stamps in the country.
Tarek Abdalla, Head of Marketing for Google in Middle East and North Africa, said: “Launching the national archives of the UAE on the Cultural Institute platform is in line with our broader mission to make information more accessible. The UAE’s National Archives has a wealth of important material that people can explore. We have the technology capability to help people not only get online but to explore history in a more exciting and interactive way.”
