Zayed Humanitarian Work Day and the Honor of Humanitarian Giving and Human Brotherhood Values
The United Arab Emirates celebrates on the nineteenth day of the blessed month of Ramadan, which falls on Friday, March 29, 2024, Zayed Humanitarian Work Day. This day commemorates the passing of the founding leader, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, the founder of the state and the architect of its modern renaissance, and the one who played an inspiring role in building the union and cementing its basic foundations.
Zayed Humanitarian Work Day embodies the meanings of loyalty and giving, serving as a renewed occasion to draw inspiration from the humanitarian legacy of the founding leader, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him. His remarkable journey was characterized by the values of generosity, benevolence, magnanimity, and uninterrupted giving in all areas of humanitarian work, thus reinforcing the principles of human tolerance and social solidarity.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, may God protect him, emphasizes that thanks to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, the United Arab Emirates has become a symbol of humanitarian work in the world. He says about the founding leader in this context: “He instilled love for goodness and philanthropy in our souls, leaving a great legacy of sacrifice and giving, and his white hands reached out to various corners of the earth, caring for humans and their dignity without discrimination, thus making the UAE a symbol of humanitarian work in the world.”
It is undeniable that the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, represents a great symbol of giving and providing all forms of assistance and help to every needy person in any region of the world. His legacy of generosity is spread across different countries of the world, and no spot on earth seems to be devoid of his noble impact. Following this path, the United Arab Emirates continues to place humanitarian action at the forefront of its concerns and priorities.
The importance of “Zayed Humanitarian Work Day” lies in promoting the concept of giving and social solidarity, encouraging individuals and society to actively participate in charitable and humanitarian activities. It is an opportunity to renew the commitment to enhancing the culture of volunteerism and supporting humanitarian projects and initiatives. Moreover, “Zayed Humanitarian Work Day” reflects the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in building an interconnected human society based on solidarity and cooperation, embodying the UAE’s commitment to promoting peace and social harmony both locally and internationally.
This year, on the occasion of “Zayed Humanitarian Work Day,” the United Arab Emirates is playing a leading role in providing food, humanitarian, and health aid to Palestinian brothers and sisters in the Gaza Strip, where the UAE tops the world’s countries in providing humanitarian aid to the region. The country’s contribution represents 27% of the total aid sent to the Gaza Strip by world countries, reflecting its humanitarian commitment to addressing the catastrophic situations faced by the region’s inhabitants, alleviating their suffering, and standing by the Palestinian people in all circumstances, based on a long history of uninterrupted humanitarian and relief work.
The UAE’s ongoing efforts to assist the afflicted, rescue the affected, and aid the needy testify to the persistence of the path of generosity laid down by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, which remains strong and steadfast, if not strengthened, making the United Arab Emirates an outstanding example of giving. This adds a lot of attractiveness to the UAE’s development model, which achieves more continuous achievements in all fields, allowing the country to continue resolutely towards its larger goal of becoming the number one in the world in all areas according to the UAE Vision 2071.
“Zayed Humanitarian Work Day,” where we celebrate the immortal legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, remains a special occasion embodying the commitment of the United Arab Emirates to the values of charity, generosity, social solidarity, and human brotherhood, characterizing Emirati society and highlighting the UAE’s position as a major hub of humanitarian action both regionally and internationally.
