Abu Dhabi:His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, honored the winners of the inaugural UAE Year of Family Award during the UAE Government Annual Meetings held in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, along with a number of ministers and senior officials.
According to Sharjah 24, the recognition was given in appreciation of the winners’ contributions and efforts to strengthen family bonds and reinforce community values, aligning with the objectives of the “Year of Family.” This reflects the importance of individuals and institutions in supporting family cohesion and stability.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized that the family is the fundamental pillar in building society and maintaining its cohesion and stability. He noted that the UAE’s focus on the family reflects the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to reinforce authentic values and strengthen family bonds as the foundation for building aware and cohesive generations capable of contributing to the national development journey.
During the ceremony, Sheikh Mansour praised the winners’ efforts and contributions to strengthening family bonds. He affirmed that the UAE Year of Family Award highlights inspiring models in society, promotes a culture of giving and social responsibility, and encourages individuals and institutions to adopt initiatives with a sustainable impact that contribute to enhancing families’ quality of life and stability, and reinforces the values of solidarity and cohesion among society members.
Five winners were honored, including the Salem Obaid Al Dhaheri Family, the Mohammed Yousuf Al Rais Family, the Community Development Authority in Dubai, Majid Al Futtaim Group, and Meera Mubarak Al Ketbi. The award, launched under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, celebrates contributions and initiatives that embody the values and priorities promoted each year by the “UAE Year Of” initiative, creating a positive and sustainable impact on society.
The award is based on three main criteria Sustainability, Impact, and Inspiration, with the aim of highlighting inspiring models that contribute to positive change and encouraging individuals and institutions across society to actively participate in supporting national priorities.