Abdullah bin Zayed: Families embody UAE national values

May 15, 2026 / 5:02 PM

Sharjah24-WAM: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, said the International Day of Families is an opportunity to celebrate the values of solidarity, cohesion and national identity embodied by families across the country.

In a statement marking the occasion, Sheikh Abdullah said families played a vital role in building a stable and inclusive society that brings together people of different nationalities, cultures and religions under shared values of belonging and coexistence.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed said this year’s observance coincides with the UAE’s “Year of Family”, reflecting the country’s emphasis on the family as a foundation for human development and a key contributor to building a cohesive, sustainable society.

Sheikh Abdullah added that families in the UAE continue to support social stability and raise generations who are confident in their identity, connected to their communities and proud of their cultural heritage.