Founder’s Memorial epitome of noble values

ABU DHABI: Since its inauguration, the Founder’s Memorial has organised and hosted many events and activities that reflect the founding father’s approach and express his noble values. This included hosting the most prominent global event in the world — the Global Conference of Human Fraternity, during which Pope Francis, Pope the Catholic Church, and Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-azhar, signed the Document on Human Fraternity in the presence of more than 400 leaders, religious representatives and cultural and intellectual personalities from different countries.

This is in addition to the launch of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity in 2019 on the site of the Founder’s Memorial in conjunction with the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity in Abu Dhabi. The award is one of the most important initiatives to implement the Document and aims to celebrate individuals or institutions that work on consolidating peace and coexistence, building bridges of cultural and human communication, and proposing successful and influential practical initiatives to bring societies together in the long term.

In a national initiative that reflects the founding father’s visions and ambitions, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, launched the National Experts Programme in the Memorial that celebrates these ambitions. The programme aims to prepare a diverse foundation of advisory national cadres that help accelerate development in various sectors in the country.

The Founder’s Memorial has also played an active role in national and community initiatives and events, including the National Day, Martyr’s Day, Flag Day and Emirati Women’s Day, as part of its value as a national cultural monument that immortalises the legacy of the founding father and his prominent role in establishing the country and achieving its development. The Memorial has designated a special schedule for activities that are held to celebrate these events in order to atract visitors from different cultures and provide them with the opportunity to participate in these events in a way that allows them to learn about the country’s history and culture.