Scholars hail Zayed’s international legacy
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, on Friday attended an event marking the Zayed Humanitarian Day.
It was organised by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) in cooperation with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre.
The event was attended by a number of scholars and guests of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan ; Dr Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC); Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of GAIAE; Mohammed Saeed Al Neyadi, Director-general of GAIAE; Dr Youssef Al Obaidli, Director General of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, and several key figures in the country.
Muhammad Abd Al-rahman Al-duwaini, Undersecretary of Al-azhar Al-sharif, who was among the scholars who were guests of the UAE President, delivered a speech entitled “Sheikh Zayed and Al-azhar,” in which he affirmed that the message of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan is continuous and is being sustained by his successors.
He added that Sheikh Zayed’s legacy still demonstrates his wisdom, determination and contributions for the benefit of his nation both inside the UAE and abroad.
Sheikh Zayed earned this towering position in hearts and minds due to his honourable global positions and contributions.
A number of scholars also delivered speeches highlighting Sheikh Zayed’s international legacy in all domains.
Recently, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, GAIAE organised an academic conference, titled “The Holy Quran, Cosmological Horizons, and the UAE’S Efforts in Serving It,’’ from 24th to 25th March 2024. The conference was inaugurated by Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak and witnessed the attendance of an elite of scholars and specialists, and guests of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Dr Omar highlighted the conference’s goal of affirming the Holy Quran’s influence on the human values and cultural direction, noting the UAE’S pioneering contributions in serving and promoting the Quran sciences.