His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, received a delegation from the Emirates Foundation.
During the meeting, His Highness expressed his appreciation for all the efforts that have contributed to strengthening the Foundation's role over more than 20 years, affirming the importance of national institutions and their qualitative community initiatives in reinforcing the social fabric, entrenching its values, and empowering it in ways that support the State's vision priorities — which place the utmost importance on society and providing the foundations for its stability and prosperity.
His Highness affirmed that a strong and cohesive society is a fundamental pillar for building a strong nation capable of achieving its ambitions, confronting challenges, and moving towards the future with confidence.
His Highness was briefed on the Foundation's diverse national initiatives related to promoting family and community values, developing community participation, and supporting innovative solutions with long-term national impact.
For his part, Sheikh Dhiab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development Affairs and Martyrs' Families, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Foundation, affirmed that the Foundation — with the support and guidance of the wise leadership — is continuing to redouble its efforts and enhance its community impact through the development of qualitative initiatives and strategic partnerships that contribute to empowering people, entrenching a culture of community participation, and harnessing the energies of youth, in support of national development priorities and in line with the UAE's vision of building a more cohesive, prosperous, and sustainable society, while reinforcing its standing as a global model in community development.
The Foundation's delegation expressed its gratitude and appreciation for the support and attention that His Highness the President of the State extends to the Foundation, affirming their commitment to continuing to work towards achieving its goals in service of society and the nation.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region; Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Surour bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Zayed the Good Foundation; Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; and Sheikh Hamid bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Dhiab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development Affairs and Martyrs' Families; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Private Affairs; Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to His Highness the President of the State; and a number of sheikhs, officials, guests, and citizens.