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UAE FM, Nahyan bin Mubarak attend Zayed Humanitarian Day event

UAE FM, Nahyan bin Mubarak attend Zayed Humanitarian Day event

Sharjah 2421-03-2025
Event overview
Organised by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, in cooperation with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi, the event explored Sheikh Zayed's vision for education, community development, and the UAE's role in fostering tolerance and coexistence.
Reflection of Sheikh Zayed's legacy
Reflecting the aspirations of the UAE's Year of Community, the event also highlighted Sheikh Zayed's values of generosity, tolerance, and coexistence, and his lasting legacy in building a leading model for humanitarian work.
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