Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, received the greetings of Sheikh Zayed and Abdullah Al Shamsi at the "Coffee of Zayed" ceremony organized by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development yesterday evening in conjunction with the International Coffee Day. Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, to be held in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, and will conclude in Ras Al Khaimah on October 4th.

The Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Noura Al Kaabi, and the Undersecretary of the Culture and Tourism Department of Abu Dhabi, Saif Ghobash, presented a presentation on how to prepare coffee, as he used to prepare for Sheikh Zayed for nearly 50 years. In the past water was brought from the eyes that come out of the ground. The water was known as the "Saruj" at the time. The water was transferred to the animals because there were no cars. He used to prepare coffee on coal. , And did not use gas or any other cooking method at all, as well Sheikh Zayed likes coffee without Hill and extras, except saffron and rose water. Al Shamsi said that he presented coffee to all the kings and heads of state who visited the UAE during the reign of the late Sheikh Zayed. He was only allowed to enter during the Sheikh Zayed meeting and the head of another state. Bint Mubarak (mother of the UAE). Pointing out that the provision of coffee is one of the fundamentals of Arabic hospitality, «No matter how the host to his guest of food and drink is not complete hospitality without coffee, even if the slaughter of a camel». Al Shamsi emphasized his pride in the way he used to serve coffee to Sheikh Zayed, and that he can not overdo it no matter what happens. Abdullah Al Shamsi pointed out that the late Sheikh Zayed, may God bless him and grant him peace, was a school for all. From this school, the leaders and elders of the UAE learn and continue to march on Zayed Road. "The distance from Abu Dhabi to Dubai has been 10 days," he said. , And cost three rupees, now we are living in a modern state with all the amenities and luxury ».

Protection of inheritance

This event comes from its strategy of the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, which aims to preserve the cultural and popular heritage and revive authentic Emirati customs and traditions. Arab coffee has a special place in Arab heritage and is included in UNESCO's representative list of intangible cultural heritage.

"Whatever the host offers to his guest of food and drink is not complete hospitality without coffee."

"The distance from Abu Dhabi to Dubai was 10 days and cost 3 rupees."

50

A year in which he presented coffee to Sheikh Zayed and his guests.