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Al Etihad
30-03-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
UAE offers humanitarian aid to support Sudanese refugees in Chad
30 Mar 2025 11:48 ABU DHABI (WAM)The United Arab Emirates continues to support relief and humanitarian aid efforts for Sudanese refugees in the Republic of Chad, as part of the country's commitment to alleviate the suffering of the most impacted refugee families, and support host communities in Chad during the holy month of UAE Aid Coordination Office in Chad's capital, N'Djamena, distributed 5,000 food packages to support the Iftar program, including 3,500 packages for Sudanese refugees in Tréguine and Breidjing refugee camps in Ouaddaï region, eastern Chad, benefiting 20,000 1,500 food packages and 33 tonnes of dates were distributed in N'Djamena and its suburbs, in cooperation with Chad's Minister of Social Action, Solidarity and Humanitarian Affairs, which benefited approximately 30,000 people. Rashid Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Chad, stated, 'The UAE implements extensive efforts to provide the necessary humanitarian aid for Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries while supporting the host communities, enhancing their ability to deliver humanitarian responses and contributing to supporting social and economic stability, through the delivery of essential supplies. This is of particular prominence during the holy month of Ramadan, which is in line with the legacy of the late founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was committed to providing support and assistance, to meet the needs of families in need across the world, during the holy month of Ramadan.'
Al Etihad
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE President receives Ministry of Foreign Affairs delegation
21 Mar 2025 00:13 ABU DHABI (WAM)President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi on the occasion of the holy month of delegation extended their congratulations to His Highness on this blessed occasion, praying for his continued health and happiness. They also wished the UAE further progress, prosperity, and advancement under his leadership. Attendees of the gathering included H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Al Etihad
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Mansour bin Zayed joins guests of UAE President, employees of government entities in Abu Dhabi for Ramadan Iftar banquet
15 Mar 2025 19:39 ABU DHABI (WAM)His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, joined the employees of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, the UAE Council for Fatwa, scholars who are guests of the UAE President, and members of the Tawazun Council, for a Ramadan Iftar banquet, held at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed exchanged Ramadan greetings and best wishes with the attendees, praying to Almighty Allah to bless President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with good health and happiness, and to make this holy month a time of prosperity and blessings for the UAE, its leadership, and its the gathering, His Highness and the attendees engaged in friendly discussions about the importance of fostering values of communication and compassion during the holy month of scholars and attendees praised the "Guests of the UAE President's Programme," under which the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat is hosting 20 scholars from various countries during Ramadan this initiative is under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is closely overseen by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Ramadan programme extends across all regions of the UAE, featuring religious lectures, Ramadan evenings, humanitarian activities, and various media programmes that contribute to the objectives of "The Year of the Community" in the country. Year of Community Continue full coverage
Al Etihad
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Mansour bin Zayed attends Ramadan Iftar banquet hosted by Sultan bin Hamdan
8 Mar 2025 20:53 ABU DHABI (WAM) His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Saturday attended a Ramadan Iftar banquet hosted in his honour by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to His Highness the UAE President.H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged cordial talks with the attendees, extending his best wishes for their continued health and happiness during the holy month of attendees also expressed their sincere wishes for the UAE's continued prosperity and advancement under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al also highlighted the importance of strengthening social bonds and fostering connections through exchanging visits, reflecting the deeply rooted values of Emirati society. This emphasis aligns with the 'Year of the Community', which aims to reinforce and uphold social cohesion. The banquet was also attended by several Sheikhs and senior officials.
Al Etihad
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed honours winners of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award
8 Mar 2025 22:21 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has honoured the winners of the inaugural Emirates International Holy Quran Award, organised by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat (AWQAF).The ceremony, held on Saturday at the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, was attended by His Excellency Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, along with prominent scholars hosted by His Highness the President during the holy month of ceremony was also attended by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State; His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Court; His Excellency Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa; Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology; Her Excellency Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairman of the Federal Agency of Early Education, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK); Dr. Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi; His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport; His Excellency Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; His Excellency Ahmed Tamim Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement; and His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; along with a number of senior event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Ghaniya Ali Al-Azizi, followed by a short film about the award. The film highlighted the UAE's and its leadership's efforts in serving the Holy Quran and supporting its memorisation through various initiatives, including the establishment of local and international Quranic centres, a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It also highlighted the award's categories, objectives, and AWQAF's role in organising the Excellency Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat and Chairman of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award, delivered a speech expressing his deepest gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, for his patronage of the Excellency emphasised that the award is a valuable addition to His Highness's initiatives aimed at further enhancing the spread of the Holy Quran, upholding its teachings, and honouring its memorisers within the UAE and beyond. His Excellency praised His Highness's continuous support for AWQAF, enabling it to achieve its goals with professionalism, innovation, and Excellency further highlighted that this distinguished initiative, made possible through the generous support of the UAE's leadership, serves as an inspiration to uphold the values and noble teachings of the Holy Quran, instilling them in future generations. His Excellency prayed for His Highness and the UAE's leadership, wishing them continued success and Excellency also extended his sincere appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for attending the event and honouring the winners. Congratulating the award recipients and their families, His Excellency encouraged them to continue their noble pursuit, embody the values of the Holy Quran in their lives, and serve as role models in their communities, commending the partners and supporting entities that contributed to the success of this competition. The award ceremony honoured a distinguished group of winners who secured first place in Quranic competitions and awards held globally in 2024, representing 10 the International Category, winners included Sheikha Alia bint Saeed Maktoum Rashid Al Maktoum and Rashid Ali Khalfan Binkhalaf AlNaqbi from the United Arab Emirates; Lith Isehaq Al Kendi from the Sultanate of Oman; Mohammed Adnan AlOmari and Mohammed Sameer Magahed from the Kingdom of Bahrain; Mahmoud Ali Attiya Habib from the Arab Republic of Egypt; Ilias laMhayaoui from the Kingdom of Morocco; Ekaha Ould Beitate from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Mohammed Sami Mitwali from Palestine; and Fatima Lawn Abubakar from the Federal Republic of the local category, the first-place winners were Suhaib Ali Mohammed Dawood Abdullah, Omar Mohamed Ali Alkabouri AlNaqbi, Omar Muammar Ali Ahmed Ba Nabila, and Aisha Ali Mohamed Alechla Al Ali from the United Arab Emirates; Abdul Wadud Sorif Hussain from Bangladesh; Mansour Mohamed Mansour Elatrawy and Aesha Elsebaey Mohamed Mohamed Elbasyouni from Egypt; Ansam Ahmad Sweedan from Syria; and Zeinabou kbar from Mauritania. The award also honoured Mona Abdulqader Salem AlGhassani, Former Director of Religious Centers and Institutes Administration, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, in recognition of her 20 years of service in promoting the Holy Quran. Additionally, the Emirates Red Crescent was honoured as a supporting entity of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award. The ceremony concluded with a group photo to commemorate the event and preserve it in the award's archives for future generations. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
