Al ain: Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended an annual group wedding reception to celebrate the marriages of 181 grooms from Al Ain Region at Al Jahili Fort. Also in attendance during the group wedding were H.H. Sheikh Issa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Theyab bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, along with several sheikhs, senior officials, relatives of the grooms, and well-wishers.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event was organised by Majalis Abu Dhabi at the Citizens and Community Affairs Office of the Presidential Court, in coordination with the Ruler's Representative Court in Al Ain Region and the Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi's Medeem initiative. The programme featured performances, including traditional Emirati shows, folk art, poetry recitals, and an aerial show.
H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his congratulations to the newlyweds and their families, wishing them a happy and prosperous married life. He also expressed gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his patronage of this social initiative, praising the UAE President's commitment to supporting Emirati youth and empowering them to establish stable families. H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan noted that such support reflects pride in the country's achievements and reinforces the values of compassion and cohesion in UAE society.
The group wedding is part of the UAE's Eid Al Etihad celebrations and supports the objectives of the Year of the Family in 2026, which celebrates the role of the Emirati family in shaping a strong society. Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi, expressed appreciation to the UAE leadership for its support for youth, enabling them to establish stable families and alleviating financial burdens associated with marriage. He affirmed that strong families remain the cornerstone of the UAE's progress and societal wellbeing.
He added that the Medeem initiative and the Emirati Family Growth Programme (Numou) have contributed to supporting the formation and stability of families in line with Emirati values. The newlyweds and their families expressed gratitude to the UAE President for his patronage of the event and to H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his presence. They noted that the presence of the UAE's leaders reflects the strength of the bonds between the leadership and the people, and they appreciated the leadership's support in helping young Emiratis establish new families.