The Trucial Scouts: Life and Times Exhibition Opens at Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain

02 Nov, 2017

The Trucial Scouts: Life and Times exhibition was inaugurated yesterday at Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain. The exhibition celebrates the lesser-known humanitarian work of the brigade in the 1950s and 1960s, and the active role that they played in UAE history and heritage. Trucial Scouts: Life and Times is organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi in cooperation with the G. H. Q. Armed Forces and the Museum & Military History Center, and will be open to the public until 28 April 2018.

Commenting on the opening of the exhibition, HE Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General of Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, said: “This exhibition reflects the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi’s commitment to the preservation of the tangible and intangible heritage of the UAE. By showcasing the sacrifices made by the Trucial Scouts we are ensuring that this legacy is passed on to future generations. The importance of this exhibition lies in the contribution it makes to our national history, documenting events and practices, not only through the exhibits but also through the accompanying public programme and workshops that will shed light on the work of the Trucial Scouts and this important fortified structure.”

Ghobash added: “The exhibition is a tribute to the members of the armed forces whose dedication to the security of the country, which included the transition to a unified state, included protecting our borders, and undertaking training and combat exercises in difficult terrain. The Trucial Scouts were also pivotal in their social role. They provided humanitarian aid, maintained regional alliances, prevented natural disasters, and instilled the values of peace in defense of our land, our values, and in protection of the Gulf. "

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