Abu Dhabi:His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, honored the winners of the inaugural UAE Year Of Award during the UAE Government Annual Meetings held in Abu Dhabi.
According to Wam, the ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, along with a number of ministers and senior officials.
The recognition was in appreciation of the winners' contributions and efforts to strengthen family bonds and reinforce community values, in line with the objectives of the 'Year of Family'. This reflects the importance of the role of individuals and institutions in supporting family cohesion and stability.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized that the family represents the fundamental pillar in building society and maintaining its cohesion and stability. He noted that the UAE's focus on the family aligns with the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to reinforce authentic values and strengthen family bonds as the foundation for building aware and cohesive generations capable of contributing to national development.
He praised the winners' efforts and contributions to strengthening family bonds, stating that the UAE Year Of Award highlights inspiring models in society, reinforces a culture of giving and social responsibility, and encourages initiatives with a sustainable impact on enhancing families' quality of life and stability.
Five winners were honored, including the Salem Obaid Al Dhaheri Family, the Mohammed Yousuf Al Rais Family, the Community Development Authority in Dubai, Majid Al Futtaim Group, and Meera Mubarak Al Ketbi. The award, launched under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, celebrates contributions that embody the values and priorities promoted each year by the 'UAE Year Of' initiative.
The award is based on three main criteria Sustainability, Impact, and Inspiration, aimed at highlighting inspiring models that contribute to positive change and encouraging active participation in supporting national priorities.