Mohamed unveils logo for Year of Zayed
abu dhabi — 2018 will be marked as the ‘Year of Zayed’ to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the UAE’s founding father.
On Wednesday, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, unveiled the official logo for the commemoration in the presence of Sheikhs, ministers and top officials. On August 6 — the anniversary of the Accession Day of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan — the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had declared that 2018 would be the Year of Zayed. The nation-wide initiative will highlight the UAE founding father’s unparalleled role in establishing the UAE federation, his local, regional and international achievements as well as his values and principles.
The Year of Zayed logo features a powerful silhouette of Sheikh Zayed’s profile in a monochromatic colour scheme. Honouring Sheikh Zayed’s legacy as the founder of the UAE and celebrating his vision, which continues to guide and inspire the modern nation’s progress and prosperity, the logo will be used for all official communications pertaining to the initiative.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said: “The Year of Zayed is a unique opportunity for the UAE community to come together and commemorate our founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed, through the many important roles he played during his life as a true people’s leader, as a visionary thinker and as a global figure.
“From his selfless dedication to the welfare of his people and unshakeable commitment to building the UAE of the future, to his farreaching influence in the global community, Sheikh Zayed’s life and legacy are a never-ending celebration of the principles, values and beliefs that are foundational to our country’s identity.”
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, said the Year of Zayed is a national celebration of great significance for the entire UAE com-
Sheikh Zayed’s life and legacy are a neverending celebration of the principles, values and beliefs that are foundational to our country’s identity.” Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
munity. “2018 is set to be a glorious year for the people of the UAE as we honour the late Sheikh Zayed’s extraordinary life and his core beliefs, interests, causes and qualities that have served as the cornerstone of our nation’s growth and development.
“His foresight and vision for the country’s progress and prosperity continue to provide us with a roadmap for the future. The Year of Zayed gives us a remarkable opportunity to celebrate his values through nationwide events and activities. The Higher National Committee in collaboration with The
2018 is set to be a glorious year for the people of the UAE as we honour the late Sheikh Zayed’s extraordinary life, his beliefs and qualities.” Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy PM & Minister of Presidential Affairs
Founder’s Office will spare no efforts in the coming weeks to ensure that the ‘Year of Zayed’ is a joyous occasion that unites the nation in the spirit of our late leader.”
The ‘Year of Zayed’ logo will be supervised and granted for use by The Founder’s Office, established under Decree No. 9 for 2017.
All local government and media entities are obliged to request permission from The Founder’s Office in order to use the logo for all campaigns and initiatives related to the ‘Year of Zayed’ starting from January 1, 2018.
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