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The Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may Allah bless his soul), Founder of the UAE.
Known as the Father of the Nation for his role in forming the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the first President of the UAE.
He served in this position since the formation of the UAE on 2 December 1971 until he passed away in 2004.
Sheikh Zayed is an inspiring leader for leaders, officials, and the community, and a unique model in overcoming challenges. He has always been an exemplary figure for anyone who wanted to turn their ambitions and dreams into reality. With far-reaching visions that the sands of the desert could not hinder, he inspired the unification of seven disparate emirates, announcing the birth of the United Arab Emirates. This country has achieved a global stature through its accomplishments and its people in a record time. Zayed taught everyone that inspiration creates opportunities; and these opportunities are the first line written with the pen of determination and will in the story of success.
The late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, declared the year 2018 in the United Arab Emirates “the Year of Zayed” as a national occasion held to celebrate the founding leader, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “may God rest his soul,” on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his death. His birth in order to highlight the role of the late man in establishing and building the UAE, in addition to his local and global achievements. This is the year in which Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan launched the global platform for inspiration. Zayed the Inspirer.
Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in the Government of the United Arab Emirates.