The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was an exceptional leader by all standards. History has shown that the founding father had built a country that is now competing with the most advanced countries. The UAE was ranked first in more than 50 indicators of global competitiveness in 2017.
Commemoration of the UAE’s founder, Sheikh Zayed, has a great significance. The late Zayed’s memorial in Abu Dhabi is a revival of his values, principles and mission in life. The founding father had been carrying a message of virtue. He always stood up for the human being with no distinction between color, sex, religion and race.
The late Sheikh Zayed had instilled noble human values in the people of the UAE. The late founder is a reference of humanity and goodness, not only for the UAE but for many countries around the world. His humanitarian support had reached millions around the world. Leaders that match late Sheikh Zayed’s generosity, love and philanthropy rarely exist.
The founder’s memorial is a cultural landmark reflecting the values and principles he has instilled in the UAE. This edifice went beyond the traditional way of commemorating great personalities.
Commemorating the founder in the Year of Zayed is refreshing to the UAE. The spirit of the country is still affected by the values and principles that late Zayed had adopted. But there is a need for more effort to actively contribute in spreading values of tolerance and coexistence among human beings.
The people of the UAE commemorate the founder of happiness, late Sheikh Zayed. The founder launched the process of development and construction that made the UAE an inspiring model for nations. The UAE is also a model in what concerns the relationship between leadership and people and between citizens and residents. The UAE is a unique model of tolerance that is based on late Zayed’s approach and values.
The founder’s memorial celebrates his prestige. Its significance overshadows that of other monuments. Late Zayed had spread good, noble principles and humanitarian works. The commemoration should fit his honor. The UAE has to follow late Zayed’s steps through initiatives, plans and visions to fulfill the work he had started.
Late Zayed’s memorial tells his story, a story of will and development. It is a story of a man who loved his people and all human beings. His approach to love and philanthropy should be adopted.
