"The rich heritage of the UAE deserves our utmost attention, it is our splendid past with all its authenticity, heritage and values." He made a pledge to preserve the heritage of the State with all its vocabulary and particulars, and document it to be transferred in all safety to future generations to become the protector of the Emirates heritage.
Since his childhood, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan - born in Abu Dhabi in 1955, to be the second son of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul - is keen on preserving the state's heritage and customs. The traditions of the people of the Emirates, and his direction towards the Emirates Heritage Club, which he chaired and gave special attention, and the late had a private library full of mothers of books and heritage texts.
Despite his military upbringing, he received his primary education in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, then continued his studies in Beirut, then graduated from the British Military College Sandhurst in 1973, and then enrolled in foreign military courses, to graduate in military work until he became deputy commander of the Abu Dhabi Defense Forces and commander The Western Military Region was then appointed Commander-in-Chief of the UAE Armed Forces.However, the military road did not forget the promise he made to protect the country's heritage and culture.He launched a center that is considered one of the most prominent beacons of culture, thought and media in the state and the region, the Sultan Bin Zayed Center for Culture and Information.
His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a number of high-level positions federally and locally, until he became Deputy Prime Minister.He also held various positions and responsibilities in various sectors, including the presidency of the Department of Works in Abu Dhabi.
Membership of the Supreme Petroleum Council, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, institutes, mosques, hospitals and medical clinics, in addition to his responsibility for a number of sports clubs and local departments.
The sport had a special passion and a strong presence in the late, culminating in assuming the presidency of the UAE Football Association from 1976 to 1981, a responsibility that did not prevent him from his hobby of falconry, and the great interest in equestrian, which set up a club of international standards, besides his great passion for camels It has long been regarded as an important symbol of the UAE's heritage.
In spite of the increasing responsibilities and tasks assumed by the late, especially after the issuance of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, a federal decree on August 28, 2009, appointing His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nihan, as President of the State, to assume The duties assigned to him by the President, whether inside or outside the country, did not prevent him from his interest in camels and established the "Homestead of the Emirates", which is one of the best bachelors in the Gulf region, because of the elite of the best and the finest breeds of camel breeds Her reputation has become very famous for her keenness to acquire and produce the best age Authentic Arabian Flavors.
As for the reasons for the camel's love, the deceased had a saying: "Camels were closely related to the lives of our fathers and grandparents. It has the benefits that need to be preserved, and give it attention to remain present in our original society, which maintained its customs and traditions in parallel with what we have reached civilization and progress and well-being to achieve the equation that blends the ancient past and the authenticity of the present, and already embodied and behavior that famous ether of the late father with permission Allah Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul: who has no past, has no present and no future. "