In an extension of its community-minded mission to entrench Emirati values in the consciousness of generations and reinforce the ethical heritage as an integral part of societal identity, the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Revival Centre delivered a lecture to participants in the 13th cycle of the 'Friends of Civil Defence' initiative, organised by the Civil Defence Department in Fujairah. The lecture was delivered by Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook, Chief Executive of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Revival Centre.
The event was attended by a large number of participants as well as officers and personnel of Civil Defence. The lecture addressed the concept of Emirati Al Sunna and its role in consolidating authentic morals and values, strengthening national identity and a sense of belonging, alongside a number of themes connected to the social heritage.
These included family cohesion, cooperation, citizenship, and community responsibility, presented in an interactive format aimed at bringing these concepts closer to younger generations and linking them to their daily lives.
Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook affirmed that Al Sunna cannot be reduced to a set of customs or inherited patterns of conduct; rather, it represents a comprehensive ethical system that has been shaped within Emirati society across successive generations, carrying at its core the meanings of respect, appreciation, cooperation, the preservation of rights, and consideration for others.
Bin Dalmook addressed the concept of shared community responsibility, stressing that the children of this nation are the cornerstone of the country's future, and that caring for and guiding them is not the responsibility of the family alone, but a national endeavour shared by all who have the capacity to influence, guide, and set an example.
The Chief Executive of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Revival Centre noted that the family represents the primary starting point in building society, and that the strength of bonds between siblings, relatives, and friends — and the commitment to maintaining kinship ties and human closeness — creates a more secure and cohesive social environment.
He further explained that the preservation of national identity begins within this first circle: the family that transmits values, the relatives who set an example, and the social environment that embraces and guides the young — such that the protection of heritage becomes a responsibility exercised naturally within the community.
The lecture was accompanied by interactive discussions and contributions on Al Sunna, the ways in which it can be present in daily life, and the mechanisms for transmitting values to rising generations.
At the close of the session, Brigadier Ali Obaid Al Tanaiji, Director of the Civil Defence Department in Fujairah, presented a commemorative shield to the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Revival Centre in recognition of its pioneering role in preserving national identity, entrenching Emirati heritage, and its ongoing efforts to spread the values of Al Sunna.
Al Tanaiji commended the lecture and the efforts of Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook, praising the national and values-laden content of the lecture, which contributed to enriching the dialogue and deepening participants' awareness of the meanings of Al Sunna and its place in Emirati society.