Hamad Al-Kutbi: The Zayed Council was a school for men

"The Council of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, and the councils he intended were schools where men learn many things from life, such as manliness, firmness, generosity and brotherhood," said Hamad Malhouf al-Ketbi. He narrated it to them, and positions that embody his opinion and wisdom.

"There are not enough words to describe Zayed's benevolence and generosity," al-Kutbi told Emirates Today. "He extended his white hands to those in need everywhere in our world, and he did not hesitate to offer assistance to those who needed it, regardless of any ethnic differences. Cultural, and if this is the case with the people of other peoples, how is the situation with the people of his people? In Zayed .. What is in Hadji ».

He explains that "the actions at Zayed preceded the statements, and the citizen was his first goal in everything he was saying and what he does. He issues his daily agenda, which was initiated from the beginning of the dawn until the last day of the day, and the desert turned into an oasis Green, meaning the world from all sides to live, stay and work. "

Al-Kutbi, who accompanied Sheikh Zayed during a period of his life, stressed that "Sheikh Zayed's brotherhood is not accepted," adding that "it is rare to accompany those who give you lessons and lessons in every situation." Sheikh Zayed's life, May God have mercy on him, was a living field to highlight the qualities and qualities of the great leader.

Although he served a relatively short time in the forces accompanying the late Sheikh Zayed, he had the opportunity to know him closely, he says. He found him a righteous son and a merciful father. "Sheikh Zayed kept the ropes connected with He was visiting her every night, sitting with her for hours, reassuring her health, and exchanging conversations with her. "

"The founding father is distinguished by distinctive qualities, such as leadership, courage, generosity, justice, equality and the love of good for all," he said. "The late man showed great passion for everything related to Arab heritage, such as falconry, camel riding and shooting.

"He is a rare figure, honored by his people and the entire Arab people. He is one of the most difficult figures to repeat in history, and his humanitarian positions with many people who have suffered harsh conditions because of war or natural conditions are proof of the extent to which he has become human."

Al-Kutbi reviewed what he considered the most beautiful and most prominent qualities that he touched in the personality of Sheikh Zayed, during his escort to him, pointing to humility and kindness, «he was, God's mercy, good-hearted kindness to the young and great, and one day saw children out of school carrying their bags on their backs, He took his companions out of the car and asked the children to ride with him to take them home. "

Al-Kutbi added: "Sheikh Zayed decided to visit the country's regions to meet the needs of the citizens. His visit took a month and a half, during which he met all the needs. The Gulf is fortunate to have been given by Sheikh Zayed and Rashid bin Saeed, and their sons like them in work and giving and keen to meet the needs of citizens, and do all the needs of the future of the homeland of the efforts ».

Al-Kutbi, who worked at more than one station in the military operation, said the testimonies documented by the British, who had the chance to meet Zayed and meet him early, are proof of his busy career.

The British political representative in Abu Dhabi, Col. Hugh Busted, wrote after a visit to Al Ain and his meeting with Sheikh Zayed, may God have mercy on him, that he was nice to talk to everyone and was very generous with his money. In the ruling by his book «Arabian Sands», that «acting with the people of his people as the head of a large family, sitting to listen to the problems of people and solve, the opponents will come out of him calmly, and all satisfied with the provisions that are characterized by intelligence and wisdom and justice».

Similarly, British researcher Clarence Mann, who attended the Sheikh Zayed Council, said in his book Abu Dhabi: The Birth of an Oil Sheik, that Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan dedicated the little money he had to undertake reforms in the Buraimi region.

Hamad Mhlouf Kutbi .. and the days of time

"It was enough to ask me once, or look at me, so I understand what he wants," said Hamad Malhouf al-Kutbi of the days of Zaman, who greatly influenced his life and still prays with its beautiful details, that his father used to wake him early in the morning to help him with many works. Immediately implement it without discussion or controversy, unlike the children of the current generation, who do not care about such things ».

He says that children used to take responsibility early and rely on them like men in councils and hospitality. He would improve the guests' hospitality, and they are the guests, adding them to the "dates", preparing them coffee, sitting and listening to their "stories" , So the council was their first school.

"We worked in raising camels from childhood, and we sold them for 30 rupees, and the first formal job I joined was when I was 14, as a military man at the Sharjah airport, which was called the station."