UAE President sends message of appreciation on Mother's Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of gratitude to mothers around the world, on Mother's Day.
The UAE President posted on X: "To my mother and to mothers everywhere, through your compassion, wisdom, and strength, you are the guiding light that inspires us to follow our dreams with courage. We thank you for all that you do, today and every day."
To my mother and to mothers everywhere, through your compassion, wisdom, and strength, you are the guiding light that inspires us to follow our dreams with courage. We thank you for all that you do, today and every day.
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) March 21, 2025
Mother's Day falls on March 21 in the Middle East.
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