The founding of the UAE Federation Library coincided with the establishment of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), on March 14, 1994. Named in honor of the UAE Federation, it is one of the largest specialized libraries in the region, combining a variety of sources across multiple domains, including political, military, social and economic science. The library collects materials on the UAE and the Arabian Gulf region in particular, in addition to its wider focus on the Arab region and international topics.