'SolarStratos', a solar powered aircraft prototype, flown by Swiss adventurer Raphael Domjan prepares to land in Sion, Switzerland, where the team of the aircraft will establish their new base, in Sion, Switzerland, 18 July 2024. Over the summer the team will try to reach an altitude of 10,000 meters (33,000 feet), a world premiere, before reaching for their ultimate goal: the stratosphere, which in mid-latitude regions begins at a height of around 10 km (33,000 ft, or 6. 2 miles). EPA / VALENTIN FLAURAUD
'SolarStratos', a solar powered aircraft prototype, flown by Swiss adventurer Raphael Domjan prepares to land in Sion, Switzerland, where the team of the aircraft will establish their new base, in Sion, Switzerland, 18 July 2024. Over the summer the team will try to reach an altitude of 10,000 meters (33,000 feet), a world premiere, before reaching for their ultimate goal: the stratosphere, which in mid-latitude regions begins at a height of around 10 km (33,000 ft, or 6. 2 miles). EPA / VALENTIN FLAURAUD
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama is received by his British counterpart Keir Starmer on arrival to attend the European Political Community meeting at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, southern England. AFP
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama is received by his British counterpart Keir Starmer on arrival to attend the European Political Community meeting at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, southern England. AFP
Sixty rare Siamese crocodiles have hatched at Cardamom National Park, Cambodia, boosting hopes for one of the world's most endangered reptiles. AFP
Sixty rare Siamese crocodiles have hatched at Cardamom National Park, Cambodia, boosting hopes for one of the world's most endangered reptiles. AFP
A catamaran prepares for the start of the 56th Blue Ribbon sailing race round Lake Balaton, Hungary. EPA
A catamaran prepares for the start of the 56th Blue Ribbon sailing race round Lake Balaton, Hungary. EPA
A firefighting helicopter drops water on a wildfire near Corinth, Greece. EPA
A firefighting helicopter drops water on a wildfire near Corinth, Greece. EPA
Thousands of dead fish lie on the banks of the Piracicaba river in Sao Paulo state, Brazil. The environmental agency says the deaths were due to illegal dumping of industrial waste into the water. AP
Thousands of dead fish lie on the banks of the Piracicaba river in Sao Paulo state, Brazil. The environmental agency says the deaths were due to illegal dumping of industrial waste into the water. AP
Hundreds of motorbikes are ridden across a bridge in Seattle, Washington state, in a show of solidarity with Boeing staff gathering to vote on strike action. AP
Hundreds of motorbikes are ridden across a bridge in Seattle, Washington state, in a show of solidarity with Boeing staff gathering to vote on strike action. AP
A temple is illuminated near Shougang park in Beijing. AFP
A temple is illuminated near Shougang park in Beijing. AFP
A Shiite girl lights candles during a ceremony marking Ashura, in Hilla, in the central Iraqi province of Babylon. AFP
A Shiite girl lights candles during a ceremony marking Ashura, in Hilla, in the central Iraqi province of Babylon. AFP
Praying for rain at a mosque in Lhoknga, Aceh province, Indonesia. AFP
Praying for rain at a mosque in Lhoknga, Aceh province, Indonesia. AFP
Protesters clash with police in Dhaka, where Bangladeshi students have vowed to continue demonstrations against civil service hiring laws. AFP
Protesters clash with police in Dhaka, where Bangladeshi students have vowed to continue demonstrations against civil service hiring laws. AFP

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Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

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Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

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