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3/29/24, 11:06 AM Zayed Humanitarian Day a revered occasion for Emiratis - Aletihad News Center
"On Zayed Humanitarian Day, we commemorate the passing of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin
Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul in peace, who laid the foundations for humanitarian and development work in

the UAE, which, under the wise leadership, continues its established approach of spreading the culture of humanity
and giving in the world," he said.

"We at the Watani Al Emarat Foundation are honoured to follow in the footsteps of the Founding Father in giving and

goodness, and we affirm that Zayed Humanitarian Day will always remain a symbol of humanity and love," he added.

Also commenting on the occasion, Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, highlighted the importance
of commemorating Zayed Humanitarian Day.

"Zayed Humanitarian Day embodies the approach taken by the UAE and the path of sustainable giving and continuous

charitable work. It reflects the values of goodness and the meaning of tolerance and compassion. It reaffirms the good
legacy left for us to continue humanitarian work and philanthropy," he said.

Al Hajri pointed out that this national occasion is rooted in "our souls, generation after generation, and has become an

established system in our society and culture, a journey on the path of goodness and giving".

For his part, Humaid Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said that Zayed Humanitarian
strives to embed humanitarian efforts as an essential component of life in the UAE.

"It symbolises the cohesion and unity in Emirati society, guided by wise leadership. Through this commemoration, we
continue to revive the cherished values ingrained by Sheikh Zayed in the hearts of every individual in this benevolent

nation," he added.

As for Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Human Resources Department of the Government of
Dubai, Zayed Humanitarian Day highlights the pivotal role of the UAE in supporting charitable and development

initiatives and accelerating the pace of relief efforts globally.

"Under the wise guidance of our wise leadership, the country has consolidated its position at the forefront of

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