UAE’s global humanitarian aid reflects vision of Sheikh Zayed

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Dr Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC) has emphasised that the prestigious status of UAE as the biggest donor of developmental aid in the world reflects the vision of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and represents the culmination of his efforts to establish the country’s commitment to its global humanitarian mission.
She made the remarks on the occasion of the Zayed Humanitarian Day, dedicated to commemorate the anniversary of the Sheikh Zayed on the 19th day of Ramadan every year across the country through wide-ranging charitable initiatives and activities.
She went on to say that the occasion reflects the humanitarian legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed as well as the deep-rooted Emirati values of solidarity and
tolerance.
Al Qubaisi added that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, continues to be a role model for unlimited generosity and humanitarian action to help those in need and contribute towards global peace, stability and development across the world.
The FNC speaker also praised His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates for directing efforts to promote a spirit of humanitarian action that transformed the UAE into a role model for other states.
The leadership’s directives are based on a firm belief that global progress and development hinge on unconditional humanitarian aid offered by donors to developing countries regardless of any political, racial, religious or geographical considerations, Al Qubaisi noted.

The UAE is at the forefront of countries offering assistance to those affected by wars, natural disasters as well as events in this region and beyond, she further said.
Al Qubaisi also hailed the humanitarian efforts and leadership of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, in supporting childhood and women’s empowerment in the UAE, the wider Arab region and beyond.

‘An important national event in UAE’s history’

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Reem Al Falasi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, has described Zayed Humanitarian Day as an important national event in the history of the UAE.
In her statement commemorating Zayed Humanitarian Work Day on the 19th Ramadan, she said that the day is considered a historic humanitarian model in the hearts of UAE nationals, and they will never forget how the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan enlightened their path to provide all types of support for vulnerable people.

She said that the UAE’s mothers and children were among the categories of people who benefitted from the work of the late Sheikh Zayed, as he supported and provided them with multiple opportunities in education and care. His support had also reached out to the women and children of the world affected by crises and natural disasters.
She reiterated that the UAE’s humanitarian work has acquired major importance due to the keenness of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Their Highnesses the Rulers of the Emirates, to launch international humanitarian initiatives and dispatch rescue assistance to affected people, through various UAE and international charity organisations.

Al Falasi praised the role and support of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, in promoting the culture of volunteering and the role of women in the community, as well as her generosity in the social and humanitarian fields, and her interest in empowering women and children, not only in the UAE and the Arab region but all over the world.

“The UAE’s prominent position as the largest donor in the field of development assistance is a reflection of the ideas and visions of the founder of the nation, realising the nation’s commitment to its international humanitarian mission,” Al Falasi concluded.

‘Wise leadership has made
humanitarian giving a priority’
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Noura Al Suwaidi, Director of the General Women’s Union (GWU), on Wednesday stressed that the memory of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan has made an obvious impact in the field of international humanitarian action, as he promoted values that became the obvious characteristics of the UAE’s journey and its generous people.
In her statement marking Zayed Humanitarian Day on the 19th Ramadan, she added that the wise leadership has made humanitarian giving a priority, based on Sheikh Zayed’s belief in the necessity of helping needy and vulnerable individuals and his conviction that giving is a universal commitment and duty, not just for charities and grants.

She added that the methodology established by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is being implemented by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Highlighting the late leader’s role in supporting women’s empowerment, Al Suwaidi said that Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan supported UAE women from the beginning, emphasising the fact that Emirati women have achieved considerable developments in both his era and after his death.

“He directed the nation to give their attention to humanitarian and charity programmes and deliver aid to vulnerable people around the world,” the GWU Director added.

The UAE’s wise leadership continues to promote various giving initiatives within and outside of the UAE, she said, highlighting the UAE’s marriage fund that provides grants to assist soon-to-be married Emiratis, as well as a social welfare fund providing thousands of individual cases with monthly assistance.

On an international level, Al Suwaidi said that the UAE has established a number of humanitarian aid and development projects across many countries, dispatching charity and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable peoples.