Within the framework of the directives of Mohammed bin Zayed

"Pride of the Nation" launches a scholarship program for workers on the first line of defense and their children

The "Pride of the Nation" office launched yesterday, within the framework of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and head of the Office of "Pride of the Nation", to provide various aspects of support to workers in the first line of defense;

A “scholarship program in higher education” in governmental and private universities and colleges at the state level is offered to workers in the first line of defense and their children with the support of the National Fund and the private sector in the country, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education.

Those who qualify under this initiative will receive full scholarships to study starting from the next academic year 2021-2022, in appreciation of the efforts and sacrifices of their mothers and fathers and their role in preserving the health and safety of society.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund of the Nation, said: “The UAE has provided a bright example in confronting the (Covid-19) pandemic, thanks to the directives of our leadership and the efforts of those working in our first line of defense in our health sector, and we are pleased to be among the supporters. For this initiative, which is in line with our core values ​​in the Watan Fund and derived from the values ​​of solidarity and giving rooted in the approach of our country and rooted in our Emirati society, and we are proud today to contribute to the appreciation of these heroes for their loyalty and dedication, to ensure the safety of citizens and residents of our country. ”

For his part, Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Fakhr Al Watan Office, confirmed that the initiative comes within the framework of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to provide support to the heroes working in the first line of defense. And their families who set the greatest example in sacrificing for the health and safety of people in the UAE.

He expressed his sincere thanks to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his continuous support to the workers in the first line of defense, and for his support of the Emirates' heroes and their care and their families in these difficult circumstances that the whole world is going through.

He pointed out that the “Pride of the Nation” office devotes its efforts to return the favor to these heroes who work to protect members of society from the “Corona” epidemic, as their services and dedication to their work in light of these difficult circumstances had important results that we all touched, and they are truly an honorable example in which the values ​​of UAE society and culture.

Education Minister Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi said: “We in the ministry value this support provided by the (Al Watan Fund) and the private sector in the country, to provide scholarships in the higher education sector for workers from the first line of defense and their children, which confirms their commitment to promoting social participation and encouraging education. Higher, and consolidating the principles of cooperation and solidarity in society ».

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