In Focus | Zayed Remembered

  • Thursday Aug 25

    UAE's Pakistanis pay tribute to late Shaikh Zayed

    Pakistani community Wednesday paid a rich tribute to late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, acknowledging him as a man of vision

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    Sunday Aug 21

    Zayed's generosity praised by Imam

    God favoured late leader, says Al Aqsa scholar

  • Saturday Aug 20

    Sermons pay rich tribute to Zayed

    'Shaikh Zayed is still present in our hearts. Wherever we go, we see the hallmarks of his wisdom and far-sighted vision'

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    Saturday Aug 20

    Memories remain alive of leader who put the UAE on world map

    Shaikh Zayed is still a role model across the Arab world

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    Friday Aug 19

    A day to remember the great leader

    Starting this year, Ramadan 19 will be a special day for the country as the UAE will be commemorating the death anniversary of Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the nation’s founding father, on this day.
    For people in the UAE, and wherever his hand of support reached around the world, Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004) will be greatly missed. The man, who was the driving force in the formation of United Arab Emirates (UAE), will always hold a special place in the hearts of people.
    "Shaikh Zayed was a great nation-builder and remains a role model for his people and the entire Arab world," one reader commented. Despite being the president of a wealthy nation, the great leader is known to have led a simple life, close to nature.
    He demonstrated a strong commitment in providing health, education and other facilities to all segments of society and also utilised revenue from oil to develop schools and universities and hospitals.

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    Friday Aug 19

    Living on in his people's hearts

    UAE citizens and residents share their views and memories of Shaikh Zayed.

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    Friday Aug 19

    ‘The ruler should not have any barrier which separates him from his people'

    Shaikh Zayed was also a strong supporter of women's rights and believed that they must participate in building the nation in accordance with Islam

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    Thursday Aug 18

    Media to mark Zayed's death anniversary

    The media is currently preparing to mark the anniversary of the death of Shaikh Zayed through national television and radio programmes

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    Thursday Aug 18

    Shaikh Zayed — simple man of visionary ideas

    The UAE's founder was committed to the education and welfare of his people and an exemplar of islam and tolerance

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    Wednesday Aug 17

    Shaikh Zayed death anniversary on Ramadan 19

    The 19th of Ramadan (Friday) will now be a day to mark the the death anniversary of the founding father of the UAE Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan significantly contributed to Emirati, Arab, Muslim and international affairs, and transformed a backwater hamlet into a vibrant country

In pictures

Shaikh Zayed, the statesman

Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the UAE, had a special place in his heart for children and the youth. He saw them as the future of the country and his people and always encouraged them in their education and betterment.

Personality

Shaikh Zayed was a man of visionary ideas

President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, then the Crown Prince of Abu Dhbai and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, sees off his father Shaikh Zayed on a trip to Geneva.

Media

Media to mark Shaikh Zayed's death anniversary

Shaikh Zayed listens to his countrymen’s ideas and opinions at a majlis. The hallmark of the late president was his down-to-earth nature and style of inclusive governance.

Nation

Nineteenth day of Ramadan to honour Zayed legacy