Hamdan bin Rashid .. A march full of giving and sincere patriotic work
The UAE called on its deceased late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who moved next to his Lord this morning, Wednesday, at the age of 76, during which he wrote a march full of sincere patriotic work and giving to his people and humanity as a whole.
The late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum accompanied the stages of the development of the UAE and contributed to building its development path, as he is, may God have mercy on him, one of the pioneers of its unity, establishing its present and future, and a statesman who left a clear imprint in the political, economic, social, cultural and sports life in the Emirates. His character was distinguished by his exceptional sophistication and leadership in the entirety of events and positions he held throughout his life.
May God rest his soul was born in 1945, and he is the second son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. He, may God have mercy on him, held the position of Minister of Finance from the first formation of the Council of Ministers on December 9, 1971 until his death. He was known for his interest in humanitarian work, his passion for culture, literature and scientific developments, and his keenness on Sustainable human development in a stable global environment based on dialogue and partnership.
The late President headed many high-level government bodies and institutions that play a vital role in supporting the economy and the labor market in the UAE and in the Emirate of Dubai, the most important of which are: Dubai Municipality, Al Maktoum Charity Authority, Dubai World Trade Center, Emirates National Petroleum Company and Dubai Gas Company Natural, Dubai Aluminum Company, Emirates National Petroleum Products Company, and Oilfield Processing Center.
In 2006, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum received 3 honorary certificates from the British Royal College, where he was awarded an honorary fellowship certificate from the British Royal College of Internal Medicine in London, an honorary fellowship certificate from the British Royal College of Internal Medicine in Edinburgh, and an honorary fellowship certificate from the British Royal College of Internal Medicine and Surgery in Glasgow .
The late great man was known to enjoy the grace of giving and caring for the human being, especially in the poor and marginalized areas, which prompted the annual summit of the African Union in 2009 to allocate a session to honor this exceptional man and celebrate his white hands, as nearly fifty heads of state attended at that session. To remind the man of the overflowing stream of generosity in their country, which, thanks to God, facilitated health and education for tens of thousands of poor people, and enabled historical changes on the social, educational and economic levels.
The white hands of the forgiven did not stop at the borders of the African continent, but went beyond them to all corners of the earth. In Europe, America and Australia, may God have mercy on him, he used to provide support for new Muslims and Muslim communities, whether by building the homes of God, providing Qur’ans, books, educational courses, imams and preachers, and establishing private schools for communities. , To teach her children the teachings of the tolerant Sharia.
His gifts varied, including establishing villages for Muslim minorities in Asia, providing heating and power stations, caring for victims of natural disasters and displaced people, supporting their schools and mosques, providing higher scholarships for those who excelled, in addition to relief programs and support for those fasting during Ramadan and the pilgrims.
And may God bless him and grant him peace, he has ordered the establishment of many projects in several Arab countries, including medical, health and educational services, building mosques, schools, hospitals, craft and vocational centers, centers for memorizing the Holy Qur’an, relief campaigns and humanitarian aid for families and needy families, sponsoring orphans, fasting breakfast projects, Eid sacrifices and the bag. Schoolwork and others.
On the local level, the aid provided by the "Al Maktoum Charitable Organization" under the leadership of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum constituted a great addition to the humanitarian work inside the country, as the authority’s assistance extended to needy families, sponsorship of orphans, breakfast projects for the fasting, and the conduct of Hajj campaigns, school bags, centers for people of determination and other things. Categories and destinations.
The late great has had a unique experience in the field of supporting education at all levels, through the "Hamdan Award for Distinguished Academic Performance" that was launched from 1998 until today, and thanks to the support of its sponsor, the award has turned into the most rewarding award for educational creativity in the world, especially after it was launched, may God have mercy on him. The Hamdan Prize - UNESCO Worldwide, as a joint initiative between the Hamdan Bin Rashid Education Award and UNESCO, to reward outstanding practices and efforts to improve the performance of teachers.
In the same context, in 2010, may God bless him and grant him peace, founded the Al Maktoum College of Engineering and Technology, where the college includes electrical engineering, technology and information technology majors. He also initiated the establishment of the Al Maktoum College for Islamic and Arabic Studies in Scotland, which graduated students from many countries in many countries. Majors.
The late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum schools in Africa, including Sudan, are the main supporter of the Palestinian Child Welfare Fund, and the late He has provided constant annual support to the International University of Africa, in appreciation of the role it plays in the field of higher education in Africa, and for attracting students from the graduates of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Schools in Africa, including Sudan. Which is responsible for providing medical and humanitarian services to Palestinian children inside and outside Palestine.
The late great man has clear fingerprints in supporting the health sector at the local and international level through the Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences, which is one of the most prominent medical awards in the world, as it seeks to motivate medical staff to provide the highest medical services, by honoring the scientists who They contribute to medical services all over the world, and the award also supports scientific research in the medical field and has proven remarkable success in this regard, with the testimony of many experts and specialists in medicine.
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