He witnessed the first virtual group wedding in which 100 bridesmaids participated in the country

Mohammed bin Rashid: Happiness is the right choice for a life partner, not extravagance

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that a happy, connected family is the cornerstone of the progress of the UAE.

His Highness said, "The formation of a happy, interdependent Emirati family is a basic goal for us. It is a fundamental focus of our vision, and a constant priority in all government plans and programs."

His Highness’s statements came when he followed the virtual group wedding "The Joy of the Emiratis", in which 100 grooms participated.

The Ministry of Community Development organized the wedding through visual communication technology in five regions across the country simultaneously, with 20 brides per party, in a development celebration initiative aimed at enhancing the approach and experience of collective weddings.

The group wedding was organized "remotely" in response to the precautionary measures aimed at combating the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “Together, with our cohesion, interdependence and cooperation, and our commitment to precautionary measures, we can overcome the challenges resulting from (Covid-19), and even turn them into opportunities, as collective weddings are an opportunity to multiply our happiness, and an opportunity also to celebrate the creative ideas to overcome. On the challenges of the pandemic ».

His Highness added that “the use of modern technologies to organize this happy event confirms that the people of the UAE believe in the importance of science and technological progress, as they are a safe haven for people from crises similar to the Corona pandemic, so our people are armed with knowledge and innovation to overcome challenges.”

His Highness pointed out that «the goal of becoming one of the best countries in the world will not be achieved except through the cohesion and cohesion of the core of society, which is the family that must be established on a solid basis and have the opportunity to grow in a sound atmosphere and conditions. Therefore, we encourage our sons and daughters not to be extravagant and to exaggerate. The costs of marriage, especially in weddings, happiness is not by extravagance and extravagance, but it lies in the appropriate choice of a life partner, mutual respect between the two partners, and the lack of overburdening one another with useless burdens.

His Highness called on those who are about to get married not to overburden themselves with costs that exceed their capabilities so that they can start their married life without burdens on their shoulders, and he also called on families to reduce the burdens of marriage, and to be supportive and supportive of the sons and daughters of the country in their steps to form a new family, not only by reducing Financial conditions and burdens, but also advice, guidance and direction.

His Highness said, "Simplicity in weddings is the secret of blessing in marital life, and an essential part of the will of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may God rest his soul), to the children of the nation."

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum congratulated the grooms in a message that he sent to them through visual communication technology, in which he said: “I would love to congratulate all the people of the nation on this collective wedding.

I would love to bless your family, your friends and all your relatives.

And the Emirates is always in joy, achievements and goodness.

Praise be to God .. Simplicity in weddings is the secret of blessing.

And I hope that it always has simplicity and ease in these matters.

This is Sheikh Zayed's commandment, may God have mercy on him, for us all.

May God perpetuate goodness, blessings and grace be upon you and our honorable people. ”

The virtual collective wedding, under the slogan "The Joy of the People of the Emirates", was held in light of preventive measures and precautionary measures to confront the repercussions of the Corona pandemic (Covid-19), in five locations nationwide.

The wedding included various celebratory events that were organized "remotely", which drew joy on the faces, and reflected the cohesion and interdependence between the leadership and the people in these exceptional circumstances.

The group wedding was organized for Abu Dhabi citizens in the Police Officers Club in Al Ain, for brides from Dubai in the "Al Bayt Mitwahid" hall in Al Warqa area, for brides from Sharjah and Ajman in Muwailih suburb council in Sharjah, and for the people of Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain in the "Al Bayt Mitwahid" hall with permission in Ras The tent, and for the brides of the Emirate of Fujairah in the Al Bustan hall.

It is noteworthy that from 1998 until this year, more than 194 collective weddings were organized in the country, in which about 9,846 people participated, and with this hypothetical group wedding, which is the first virtual group wedding in the region, the number becomes 195 weddings, and the number of beneficiaries approaches group weddings. In the state of 10 thousand people.

The Ministry of Community Development seeks to establish a culture of group weddings as a community phenomenon and a national conviction that stimulates the participation and interest of young men and women alike. It also seeks to attract various groups and institutions of society to interact with the idea of ​​group weddings and to support them financially and morally under the umbrella of "social responsibility", given its great role in saving. For young people financially, and giving them the opportunity to exploit the expenses that are spent on weddings in other matters that contribute to the formation of stable and balanced families, and able to participate actively in a cohesive society.

Mohammed bin Rashid attends the first virtual group wedding with the participation of 100 brides in 5 regions nationwide # WAM pic.twitter.com/PKCsk6Og19

- Emirates News Agency (@wamnews) October 31, 2020

10 thousand people the number of beneficiaries of group weddings in the country

Hessa Buhumaid.

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The Minister of Community Development, Hessa bint Issa Buhumaid, confirmed that the number of beneficiaries of group weddings in the country is close to 10,000 people, adding that since 1998, 195 weddings have been organized.

She said that 100 bridesmaids from the nation's youth are today establishing 100 cohesive and happy families to start married, family and future life with confidence and reassurance.

She also confirmed that the virtual group wedding reflects in its idea the meanings of unity, cohesion, bonding and happiness together, and embodies the extended joy of the people of the Emirates.

She added that «today we have a package of smart and electronic family services that achieve the principle of happiness and enhance a better quality of life for members of society, and guarantee proactive access to the beneficiaries of the ministry’s services of different ages and groups, in the framework of supporting family stability and cohesion and achieving community cohesion and cohesion, in addition to meeting the aspirations Young people in building interconnected families ».

She touched on a number of services that deal with the family and youth, such as the marriage grant service, participation in the group wedding, participation in the "preparation" program to qualify those who are about to get married, and request family counseling, and others.

She also affirmed that the Ministry will continue to provide the best services and adopt the latest ideas and initiatives that create joy, happiness and positivity, and leave a happy and extended impact on the community, in addition to achieving more community partnerships to achieve development goals and achieve a better quality of life for all Emiratis, based on the national agenda of the country. The United Arab Emirates 2021, which seeks to maintain a cohesive society proud of its identity and affiliation by providing an inclusive environment that integrates various segments of society into its fabric, preserves the culture, heritage and traditions of the Emirates, and strengthens its community and family cohesion in order to reach the goals of the Emirati centenary that seeks to advance the reality of the Emirati family to embody "Society 2071".

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