“Emirati Children’s Day reflects the UAE leadership’s unwavering commitment to supporting and investing in our future generations and shaping a bright future for them.”
His Excellency Ali Salem Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Family Development Foundation, emphasised that the wise leadership, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, attributes greater significance and considerable attention to childhood. H.E. added that this conviction stems from the wise leadership’s firm belief in the critical role of sound and positive upbringing in ensuring children’s rights to care and attention and providing all necessary opportunities for a free, safe, and developed life. His Excellency highlighted the UAE’s ongoing efforts, which consider the future of children as a fundamental priority, recognising that investment in childhood constitutes an investment in the future.
On the occasion of Emirati Children’s Day, His Excellency Al Kaabi praised the efforts of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, ‘Mother of the Nation,’ who remains unwavering in her commitment to nurturing children, whom she regards as the hope of tomorrow and the leaders of the future. His Excellency said: “Her Highness directs efforts toward providing an ideal environment and elevating the level of care, attention, and follow-up offered to children.
This commitment is exemplified by the support provided across various fields to ensure their security and safety and champion all measures that bolster their stability and happiness within society.
The aim is to cultivate a generation capable of leading the nation toward new horizons of progress and prosperity. This dedication from Her Highness underscores her insightful vision of the importance of supporting children as a primary source of societal advancement and national progress.”
H.E. affirmed that celebrating Emirati Children’s Day provides a significant opportunity to express pride and appreciation for the continuous achievements of the UAE in the field of children’s rights and care and the tangible developments witnessed every year in the field of proper child-rearing. According to His Excellency, these advancements reflect the country’s commitment to investing in future generations, recognising them as the beacons of hope for a brighter and prosperous tomorrow.
