He emphasized that they left a distinct imprint in our society with their noble efforts and benevolent stances
Mohamed bin Zayed honors 12 personalities with "Abu Dhabi Award"
Mohammed bin Zayed during the ceremony of the "Abu Dhabi Prize" in its tenth edition.
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Mohammed bin Zayed honors Zaafarana Khamis.
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Mohammed bin Zayed honors Obaid Al Kaabi.
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... and honors Fatima Al-Rifai.
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... and honors Muhammad al-Murr.
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... and honors Issam Al-Shammaa.
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The honor is given to the son of the late Muhammad bin Bakhit Al-Ketbi.
... and Ali Musaliam is honored.
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.. And Ghobishah Al Ketbi is honored.
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... and honors Farag Al Dhaheri.
... and honors Hussain Khansaheb.
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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, with the Abu Dhabi Award in its tenth edition, honored 12 personalities who contributed great works in serving the community and consolidating the values of giving and cooperation, during the honoring ceremony held at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi.
His Highness praised the distinguished dignified personalities who presented great deeds and devoted their time and effort to spreading goodness and consolidating human values in a way that serves the community in various fields.
His Highness said, "Today, we celebrate the personalities who left their distinct imprint in our society through their noble efforts and benevolent stances."
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan added, “The principles pursued by the UAE still embody the deep belief in the approach of our founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may God rest his soul), who planted the values of giving, humanity and mercy in the souls of the people of this good land and its society. Today, we honor 12 distinguished individuals who have made these values a way for them in their journey to do charitable and noble deeds that enhance the strength of society and cohesion with it.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the honorees.
His Highness said in a tweet on “Twitter”: “I congratulate the honorees at this year's Abu Dhabi Award ... honorable examples of community service ... and celebrating them is a tribute to the values of benevolence, generosity and sincerity that they embody ... their benevolent deeds will remain a beacon, a good example and a source of inspiration for generations.”
The ceremony was witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Ain region, and Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and His Highness Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Airports, And Sheikh Hazza bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Under-Secretary of the Court of the Ruler's Representative in the Al Ain Region, Sheikh Dhiab bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Executive Director of the Office of Martyrs' Families in the Court of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Zayed bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Director of the Representative Office Al-Hakim is in the Al-Ain region, along with the families of the honorees and a number of invitees.
The honorees are:
Lieutenant General Obaid Mohammed Al Kaabi, retired from the United Arab Emirates, who is considered one of the elite founders of the armed forces, as he spent five decades in the service of the nation, in addition to his great role in spreading awareness about social issues through councils and lectures.
Fatima Al-Rifai, from the United Arab Emirates, for her great contributions to the development of the nursing sector over the past three decades.
- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Murr, from the UAE, who contributed to various fields such as politics, culture, and the flourishing of the cultural and literary movement in the country.
- Dr. Essam El-Din Al-Shamaa, from the United Kingdom, for his active contribution in developing the radiology department at the Corniche Hospital and creating a number of important services in the sector over a period of 40 years of giving.
Zaafarana Ahmed Khamis, from the United Arab Emirates, for her volunteer efforts to support and care for people of determination during various sporting activities at the state and international level.
The award was also received by:
Hussein Abdul Rahman Khansaheb, from the UAE, who is considered one of the most prominent entrepreneurs who have contributed to the construction and development of infrastructure in the UAE, and through his great efforts in the charitable and humanitarian field and providing assistance to various groups of the local and international community.
Abdul Majeed Al-Zubaidi, from the United Arab Emirates, for his contribution to improving and developing medical services in the field of cardiovascular diseases.
Faraj bin Hamouda Al Dhaheri, from the United Arab Emirates, who is considered one of the prominent personalities who lived with the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may God rest his soul), and was distinguished by his humanitarian and societal contributions, as he is considered one of the biggest supporters of education and scientific research in the country.
The award was also received by:
Ghubaesha Rabih Al Ketbi, from the UAE, for her humanitarian and charitable initiatives, and her love for volunteer work, and for providing aid on various occasions.
Yusuf Ali Musliam, from the Republic of India, due to his extensive efforts in supporting national initiatives and events, and his contributions that included areas such as sports, culture, and charitable and community initiatives.
- The late Muhammad bin Bakhit Al Ketbi, from the United Arab Emirates, for his outstanding performance throughout his service in the UAE Armed Forces, his positive role in community service, and his belief in the importance of enhancing loyalty and belonging to the homeland and preserving the Emirati identity.
Jacques Renoux, from France, for his active role in supporting the UAE's efforts to conserve the Houbara.
It is noteworthy that the "Abu Dhabi Prize" was launched in 2005 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and celebrates philanthropists and members of society who have made great efforts and humane deeds for the benefit of society. Their contributions had a tangible positive impact on the development of the society of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates. It embodies the principles on which the UAE was founded.
The award aims to shed light on the efforts of everyone who has contributed his good deeds to serve the society of Abu Dhabi and the UAE, regardless of his age, nationality or place of residence.
It also represents the values laid down by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may God rest his soul), who believed that every person can serve his community and inspire others to do good.
The "Al Hosn Palace", in which the honoring ceremony was held, is one of the most important historical and cultural monuments, as it represents a living witness to the emergence of the city of Abu Dhabi and its continuous growth and prosperity, and tells stories from the historical, social and political events that Abu Dhabi witnessed.
- "Zayed implanted the values of giving and mercy in the souls of the people of this good land."
- “The principles pursued by the UAE embody a deep belief in the approach of Zayed.”
- "The honorees have made Zayed's values an approach to their march that enhances the strength and cohesion of society"
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