ABU DHABI, UAE – The UAE leaders paid tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, on Zayed Humanitarian Work Day. They commemorated his legacy of giving, humanitarianism, and vision for tolerance.
Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, the Ruler of Ajman, described Sheikh Zayed as a role model and one-of-a-kind leader. He stressed the importance of keeping alive Sheikh Zayed’s march of giving and continuing to be inspired by his work in the UAE and beyond.
Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, the Ruler of Fujairah, emphasized Sheikh Zayed’s impact across the region and the world. He called for reigniting the Founding Father’s torch by launching impactful humanitarian initiatives and projects to reduce poverty and boost the economy and development of other countries.
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, highlighted the UAE’s global leadership in humanitarian work under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He emphasized the importance of benevolence, established by the late Sheikh Zayed as a main pillar of the Emirati community, and called for Emiratis to be eager to help others wherever they are.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), reiterated the UAE’s commitment to intensify humanitarian and volunteer work and limit the fallout of crises and disasters.
He praised the country’s efforts in alleviating suffering caused by natural disasters in Syria and Türkiye and recognized the UAE’s leadership for promoting human fraternity and helping one another, inspired by the teachings and life work of the late Sheikh Zayed.
Meanwhile, the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation has launched the “Iftar for the Fasting” campaign in six Yemeni governorates under the supervision of the UAE Embassy in Yemen. The campaign covers the governorates of Aden, Abyan, Lahij, Shabwah, Hadramaut, and Taiz.
The campaign aims to distribute 32,000 meals to families and the displaced in these governorates as part of efforts to alleviate the humanitarian conditions facing the population, particularly during the Holy Month.
Mohamed Hamad Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Yemen, said, “The inauguration of this generous campaign by the Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation comes within the framework of the UAE’s continued humanitarian efforts to support the Yemeni people and provide basic needs during the blessed month of Ramadan. This aligns with the values of generosity and giving of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the desire to build bridges with the Yemeni people and all peoples of the world during the Holy Month of Ramadan.”
Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, Director-General of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, said that “the framework of the Foundation’s continuous efforts in providing support and assistance to the Yemeni people includes the establishment of many charitable programs and humanitarian projects, especially during Ramadan.”
He explained that the Foundation has launched a campaign to break the fast in several Yemeni governorates, distributing 2,133 meals per day for a period of 15 days, under the supervision of the UAE Embassy in Yemen, to provide food support to thousands of families. He emphasized that the campaign coincides with the launch of the Ramadan campaign of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation for the month of Ramadan this year under the slogan “Zayed’s Goodness”, which includes distributing Iftar meals in 40 countries around the world.