ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, July 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
The
Al Ain Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department organized an event
on the occasion of the “Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work” in memory of
the ninth anniversary of the passing of HH Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan
Al Nahyan (May God Have Mercy upon his Soul), the visionary founder who
built the UAE. This event is in line with the initiative launched by
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime
Minister and Ruler of Dubai, under the slogan: “Love and Loyalty to
Zayed.” The “Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work” is named for the day that
coincides with the anniversary of the death of the late Sheikh Zayed.
The
celebrations featured various shows and activities including
documentaries about Sheikh Zayed’s life (May God Have Mercy on his Soul)
and his humanitarian efforts. Moreover, his timeless sayings were
displayed on monitors in the customer waiting halls. The final day of
the Ramadan competition held at the Residency and Foreigners Affairs
Department under the title, “The Challenge” concluded with a review of
the life of the founding father through questions raised to the
competitors.
Commenting on the subject, Colonel Khalifa Matar
Balquba' Al Humairi, Director of Al Ain Residency and Foreigners Affairs
Department, noted that that this initiative reflects appreciation and
gratitude towards the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the
visionary founder of the UAE, who devoted himself and his life to
serving his people and nation with dedication and loyalty, and left a
bright and distinctive mark on the nation’s history.
“His memory
will remain immortal in the minds and conscience of the UAE people, and
in the hearts and minds of both Arab and Islamic countries. He is
remembered for his humility, nobility and goodness,” added Colonel Al
Humairi. He also pointed out that Al Ain Residency and Foreigners
Affairs Department sought to evoke Sheikh Zayed’s (May God Have Mercy on
his Soul) eternal historical and humanitarian actions by reviving his
memory. His memory will always guide the nation’s path and enlighten the
paths of future generations.
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The
Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official,
authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation
only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text,
which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.
Contacts
The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department
Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media
Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317
E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com
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