Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the annual celebration of Zayed the Founder Day on January 7 is a celebration of the nation’s unity and federation, as well as a tribute to the architect of its development and an inspiration to generations.
In a post on his official account on X, Sheikh Mohammed said:
“Celebrating Founder’s Day on January 7 every year is a celebration of our unity and our federation. It is a celebration of the architect of our renaissance and the inspiration of generations, may his soul rest in peace.
“Generations will always remember you, my father Zayed. Every corner of the UAE will continue to honour your memory. Our children and grandchildren will continue to live your legacy, inhabit the nation you built, think with your vision, and love people with the compassion and mercy that filled your heart.
“May Allah have mercy on Zayed and grant him a place in the highest gardens of Paradise.”
Source: Emirates 24|7