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Importantly, this vision extends to ensuring that the museum remains welcoming and accessible to all. A wide range of accessibility services — from tactile experiences and braille resources to sensory maps, captioned content, Emirati sign-language tours, calm spaces, and accessible routes throughout the museum— reflect a commitment to inclusion and belonging. These initiatives ensure that the story of the UAE can be experienced by diverse audiences, reinforcing a principle that sat at the heart of Sheikh Zayed’s leadership: that progress is most meaningful when it benefits everyone, a people-first philosophy reflected in the museum’s commitment to ensuring that the story of the UAE belongs to everyone. That is what makes Zayed National Museum so compelling. It is not merely a repository of objects, nor simply a chronicle of the nation’s past. It is a place where history becomes a source of inspiration; where heritage becomes 64 | Simply Abu Dhabi