His Excellency Dr. Thani Ahmed Alzeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, stressed that the 19th of Ramadan is a great opportunity to commemorate the legacy of humanitarian aid instilled by the late founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, on the. It is also a chance to reflect on the values and morals which he had embedded in the UAE, making it a pioneer in humanitarian aid worldwide.

Dr. Alzeyoudi said: “The humanitarian initiatives and development projects that the UAE has been executing around the world, especially within under-developed and poor countries, serve as tangible proof of this legacy and underline our commitment to humanitarian support and aid in securing the most basic rights and needs for living by providing food, shelter and education.”

His Excellency indicated that in addition to the humanitarian and nobility aspects of this legacy, which is deeply rooted in UAE society, the initiatives and projects bolster UAE’s global position and strengthen the country’s international presence, noting the announcement of the UAE’s intention to increase humanitarian funding in the coming four years.

The Minister of Climate Change and Environment concluded that the UAE has always been inspired by the generous legacy of the late big hearted Zayed in establishing a unique model for humanitarian aid that combines immediate physical support in emergencies and disasters and the development of sustainable projects in several key areas around the world.