Khalifa dedicates Year of Giving to UAE martyrs

ABU DHABI / WAM

The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has dedicated the Year of Giving along with all its initiatives and activities to the UAE martyrs in memory of their heroic deeds and in appreciation of their sacrifices.
The President’s directive aims to instill the values of generosity and selflessness, which the martyrs exemplified, across the nation.
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan made the announcement during an extraordinary meeting of the UAE Cabinet held at the Wahat Al Karama memorial site in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, were in attendance.
During the meeting, the Cabinet reviewed and approved the National Strategy for the Year of Giving, calling on all stakeholders to contribute
towards making it a success. The National Strategy represents a comprehensive framework to activate, support, institutionalise and sustain humanitarian efforts in the UAE at all levels. Its main goal is to transform giving into a sustainable habit in line with the country’s ranking as the most generous nation in the world.
On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “Our martyrs paid the ultimate sacrifice for our dear homeland, and their heroic deeds will live forever in the memory of the nation. Let us dedicate the greatest and noblest charitable efforts of the UAE and its people to those who gave their lives for this country. While keeping the memory of our martyrs and heroes alive, we seek to instill and sustain the habit of giving across the nation.” His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “Dedicating the Year of Giving to the UAE martyrs is the greatest motivation to step up our efforts towards fulfilling its goals. The UAE was established in the spirit of giving and is led by people who love to give.” “Having His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with us reminds us of the legacy of the founding father of the UAE, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who led our cabinet meetings and spurred every member of the government to achieve more,” he added.

Mohamed: Giving deeply
embedded in UAE people

ABU DHABI / WAM

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, praised President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s commitment to honouring the nation’s martyrs, as part of the national strategy for the Year of Giving.
‘‘The move signifies the prudent leadership’s loyalty and gratitude by keeping the martyrs’ sacrifices alive in the UAE’s memory,’’ HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said in a statement at the Federal Cabinet meeting, which was held at the Wahat Al Karama (Oasis of Dignity) on Sunday.
‘‘Giving is deeply embedded in the UAE people, implanted by its founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the UAE, led by President Khalifa, is pursuing this pioneering humanitarian role,’’ he said.