Mohammed bin Zayed: UAE has succeeded in moving the people of determination to the stage of empowerment and integration

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has confirmed that the UAE has succeeded in moving people of determination to the stage of empowerment and integration, and participation with their peers in society, to ensure their future and lead a decent life with full rights.

His Highness said that the UAE attaches special importance to empowering the people of determination and their integration into society, so as to ensure their active participation in the development of the nation and its human civilization renaissance.

This came during a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, yesterday, at the Sea Palace Council, the delegation of Zayed Higher Foundation for the people of determination.

During the meeting, His Highness expressed his pride in giving the people of determination and their seriousness to work and productivity, and their desire to prove their abilities and skills, and their determination to make and provide what benefit themselves and their country. His Highness affirmed the keenness of the UAE leadership to provide the highest international standards for the efficiency and quality of services and rehabilitation programs in the bodies and institutions concerned with the care of the people of determination, preparation and rehabilitation.

The Secretary General of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination Abdullah Abdulali Al Humaidan said that the establishment of the Special Olympics for World Games in the UAE, and the accompanying activities and programs, have contributed to the crystallization of the project of rehabilitation of the people of determination and their employment in a number of government and private institutions under the supervision of the Higher Zayed Foundation. There are currently 120 employees who have become an active part of society and self-reliant, pointing out that the owners of inspiration currently produce 1% of school uniforms at the state level in agreement and coordination with the Ministry of Education. He added that the parents expressed their desire to adopt their children of self-determination and independence from social affairs, pointing out that community awareness contributed to encourage parents to participate their children of determination in the process of development and development.

He pointed out that the Zayed Foundation took the lead in crystallizing the ideas and principles that came out «Special Olympics», noting to continue to work and attract more nationals, training and rehabilitation to the labor market.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, yesterday, received a working group «Amantak Baladk» initiative implemented by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, in cooperation with the Office of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. His Highness was briefed on the initiative «Amantak Baladk» which includes the distribution of a souvenir to all newborns from the UAE.

His Highness also exchanged views with the delegation and a number of families on the importance of affirming the values ​​of belonging to the homeland among their children, loyalty to its soil and great responsibility towards it.

His Highness said: "We are keen to consolidate the values ​​of the late founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and his inspiring legacy among our children of love, dedication, work, giving and coexistence. The UAE, led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, is following his approach in promoting these noble national values ​​among the people of the UAE and all of its society. He also praised the efforts of the initiative team, which contributed to its success and continued implementation.