DUBAI --
Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has said that he is proud of UAE nationals, and
the country will provide everything to enable them to achieve excellence and
become leaders in all fields so that they become ambassadors for the UAE.
He was speaking at a ceremony to honor
44 distinguished personalities during the UAE Pioneers Award 2015 event organized
at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai as part of the 44th National Day celebrations.
On this occasion, Sheikh Mohammed said:
"We have today honored 44 personalities who are UAE pioneers. They are our
pride and honoring them is a thank-you message from the Emirati people for
their devoted efforts. We have pioneers in every Emirati home in the UAE since
early times. They are the individuals who we can count on to lead the UAE’s
effort to achieve top rankings in all fields and our ambassadors to the
world."
Present at the ceremony were Dubai
Crown Prince H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy
Ruler of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy
Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Sheikh Ahmed bin
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community
Development Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education
and Scientific Research Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Affairs
Minister and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of ‘UAE Pioneers’ initiative
Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, a number of ministers and parents and families of
the honorees.
During the ceremony, His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid honored 44 distinguished Emirati personalities in
various fields such as education, health, innovation, technology, sports, arts,
culture, media and philanthropy as well as government and military sectors and
distinguished initiatives.
Topping the list of those honoured was
Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, the UAE’s first Foreign Minister. His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed said: "We honor Ahmed Al Suwaidi, the first foreign minister and
the first to deliver the Union statement. We are proud of him for his efforts
to build the UAE."
On the sidelines of the ceremony, His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the ‘UAE Pioneers 2014’
book, which is an encyclopedia featuring 43 Emirati leaders and pioneers in
their respective fields who were honored by His Highness at the first edition
of the UAE Pioneers initiative last year.
The launching was attended by a number
of winners in 2014. During the event the pioneers signed the book and shared
their experiences with the audience. The book highlights the initiative as an
innovative platform to celebrate the UAE’s achievements and promote the culture
of excellence among the people of the country. It promotes the ideal of
sacrifice for the country and leadership through the stories of the UAE
Pioneers, showcasing the success and excellence achieved by each individual and
their loyalty to the homeland.
The book, published in cooperation with
Dar Kuttab Publishing House, highlights inspiring stories of these
personalities who spared no effort to serve the UAE. The book is a national encyclopedia,
which features all the stories and experiences of the winners of the UAE
Pioneers initiative, and will serve as a reference guide for future
generations.
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