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Sheikh Mohamed: 'Year of Giving' embodies UAE founder's legacy
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi says initiative prepares generations that are
ambitious and proud of their identity
The UAE, led by President His Highness, continues its confident progress to
further bolster its humanitarian and economic leadership, while embracing
generous giving as an approach, said His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE
Armed Forces, on Saturday.
The declaration on Saturday of 2017 as the Year of Giving by UAE President
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is embodiment of a sublime
humanitarian legacy of generous giving and responsibility that was left
behind by the nation's founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,
and is being continued by Sheikh Khalifa, said Sheikh Mohamed.
The initiative showcases a vision for preparing generations that are
ambitious and proud of their identity and uphold a deep-rooted sense of
responsibility and giving back, he said, adding, "In the UAE, we are
combining our efforts in generous giving and remain united to achieve one
goal – sowing the seeds of giving to promote happiness for all humanity."
The giant achievements in the UAE would not have been possible without the
philanthropy and farsighted vision of the country's founder, as well as the
country's policies strongly upholding humanitarian principles, he noted.
He was confident that the set goals of the main pillars of the initiative
will be achieved thanks to the efforts being exerted by Vice President and
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to promote a spirit of innovation and creativity in
government work, Sheikh Mohamed said.
"The Year of Giving is being embraced by the UAE as a continuous approach to
promoting the values of volunteering and community responsibility so as to
bolster cohesion and solidarity of society. This approach inspires a roadmap
for a state that was founded on the principles of promoting generous giving
and human dignity and establishing the values of tolerance and
coo-operation," he stated.
"Strong states that strengthen their international presence establish their
thoughts and approaches on human principles including philanthropy and love
for all humanity," the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi said, and expressed the
hope that this initiative will serve as "a new beginning where all work as
one team, each in their speciality, for a brighter future."
According to the declaration, the Year of Giving will focus on three main
pillars: creating a sense of community responsibility in the private
sectors, enhancing the spirit of volunteering and encouraging specialised
volunteer programmes, as well as instilling loyalty and commitment in the
next generation to serve their country.
The launch of the Year of Giving follows the concluding ceremony of the Year
of Reading 2016, during which more than 1,500 reading initiatives were
launched engaging various segments of the society. Most significantly, a
strategy that aimed at transforming the act of reading into a lifestyle in
the UAE was also launched.
The year was crowned by issuing the National Reading Law, the first decree
of its kind in the UAE and the wider region, positioning reading as a
cultural value and setting it into a legislative context bound by
implementation, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
During the year, the Dh1 billion Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library in
Dubai and a Dh100 million fund was set up with the aim of boosting the
culture of reading in the Arab world.
December 25, 2016 |
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Courtesy Dubai Media Incorporated
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