Abu Dhabi:President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honored six UAE ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions abroad with the First Class Order of Zayed II. Additionally, the Medal of Independence of First Order was awarded to the UAE's Consul-General in Mumbai and its former Consul-General in Shanghai.
According to Wam, these honors were bestowed to recognize the individuals' significant contributions to strengthening strategic relations and economic partnerships with various countries. The awards highlight the importance of economic diplomacy and the role UAE missions play in advancing national priorities and fostering international collaborations.
The orders were presented by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Sheikh Abdullah expressed gratitude to President Sheikh Mohamed for his ongoing support and lauded the efforts of the UAE embassies' teams in promoting the nation's values and aspirations globally.
Honorees of the First Class Order of Zayed II include Fahad Saeed Al Raqbani, Mohammed Hamoud Al Shamsi, Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, Obaid Saeed Al Dhaheri, Fatima Khamis Al Mazrouei, and Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri. The Medal of Independence of First Order recipients are Abdulla Husein Almarzooqi and Muhannad Sulaiman Al Naqbi.