UAE leaders hail humanitarian legacy of Sheikh Zayed

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has paid tribute to the humanitarian legacy of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in a special post.

Marking Zayed Humanitarian Day, Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to honour Sheikh Zayed and "his enduring spirit of giving by extending a helping hand and working together to uplift communities around the world".

"The humanitarian legacy of our nation’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, continues to inspire us to embrace the values of generosity, social solidarity, and service to humanity," he wrote. 

Zayed Humanitarian Day is held on the 19th day of the Holy Month of Ramadan and marks a tribute to the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed.

"Sheikh Zayed remains in our conscience," highlighted His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, in his message.

"Each year, we remember him for his generosity, dedication, nobility and benevolence, and for the nation he built for us.

"He planted the seeds of giving in his people and homeland since the founding, and today, his country has grown into a tree whose fruits of goodness reach the farthest corners of May God bless the resting place of Zayed, whose nation's goodness continues to flow like a river, quenching the thirst of millions around the world."

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, paid tribute to the values instilled by Sheikh Zayed. 

"We recall the values ​​of goodness and giving instilled by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

"We affirm that humanitarian work is an integral part of the UAE's vision and a deeply rooted approach to its policy.

"Zayed's humanitarian legacy will remain a source of inspiration for giving, extending a helping hand, and promoting the values ​​of global solidarity."

 

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