The Family
Development Foundation (FDF) organized a celebration yesterday morning marking
the UAE 43rd National Day, which was attended by HE Salem Al-Ka'by, head of the FDF Board of Trustees, HE Mariam
Mohammad Al-Ramithy, director-general of the FDF, HE Sa'eed Ali Al-Ghofly, head
of the Services and Support Department, Na'ema Al-Mazro'y, head of the Family
Development Department and heads of departments and directorates along with
staff of the foundation.
During the
event, HE Salem Al-Ka'by, head of the FDF Board of Trustees extended his
sincerest supplications and felicitations to HH,
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, President
of the UEA; HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice
President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; their brothers, their
royal highnesses members of the Federal Supreme Council and rulers of the
emirates; and crown princes, may God preserve them all. The celebrations mark
the 43rd anniversary of the formation of the Federal Supreme Council which has
proven even more and more powerful over the years, thanks to the wise leadership
of HH President of the UAE and His brothers, Their Royal Highnesses, members of
the Supreme Council. This power is derived from and confirmed by the patriotism
and unity of the UAE people.
Al-Ka'by
added that the achievements made by the UAE over the last four decades emphasize
that the state is on track with respect to human development and preserving
invaluable acquisitions. The celebration held at 10:00 AM at the FDF Center, Abu
Dhabi, showcased many events. Among these was "My Talent, My Identity"
exhibition where a collection of photographic and artistic works of some of the
FDF staff was presented.
During the
celebrations, Al-'Ayala band also presented some folk dances and girls of
Al-Dhibiania school, affiliated to the FDF, performed a choral song titled "Ez
Al-Emarat" (Glory of the Emirates). The event hosted one section for folk
dishes, another for heritage crafts as well as the recreational kids area. This
celebration, held under the banner of "spirit of unity", is designed to renew
the sense of patriotism for the land of unity, the UAE. All the participators
expressed their pride in being "Emirati" under the wise leadership of
HH, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, President
of the UEA; HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice
President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; their brothers, their
royal highnesses members of the Federal Supreme Council and rulers of the
emirates; and crown princes, may God preserve them all.
The
foundation's cadre also expressed appreciation for Her Highness Sheikha Fatima
bint Mubarak; Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU); Supreme Chairwoman
of the FDF and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood;
for all the efforts she exerts in order to safeguard families and individuals,
praying for God to protect Arab Emirates, home for peace and safety. At the end
of the ceremony, around 12 noon, employees pledged to keep their allegiance to
the UAE, which has proven, under wise leadership, able to confront challenges
and promote human resources for their pivotal role in development. The country
seeks to provide all means of stability, development and excellence, no only on
the Arab regional level, but on the international level as well.