Mansour bin Zayed attends Ramadan iftar with judiciary
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed exchanged greetings and best wishes with attendees on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, praying to Almighty Allah to bless His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, with continued good health and well-being, and to make this month a time of prosperity and blessings for the UAE, its leadership, government, and people.
Discussions on communication and compassion
The attendees also engaged in cordial discussions about the importance of fostering communication and compassion during Ramadan, emphasising the role of "The Year of Community" in supporting initiatives that strengthen social bonds and enhance cohesion among members of society.
Attendance of senior advisors and judiciary members
The banquet was attended by a number of senior advisors and members of the judiciary in the UAE.
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