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Winners of Abu Dhabi Awards honoured

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan underscored the commitment of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi to the Abu Dhabi Awards and expressed gratitude that the program continues to preserve the legacy of the nation’s father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed indicated that the UAE is abundant with great men and women who are keen on putting their full potential in the service of their country and for its prosperity and progress; and who would rather be faceless and work humbly and silently. Sheikh Mohammed also stated that the UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, highly appreciates every effort made by those men and women who contributed to making the UAE achieve, grow and prosper.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed concluded his statement by congratulating the awards recipients and wishing them all success in their endeavours to serve the country. ‘It is comforting that the awards recipients represent full cross-section of the Abu Dhabi community’, His Highness said calling on the youth to follow suit as ‘we seek comprehensive development that requires the contribution of every citizen so as to underpin the country’s position and its pioneering role in the region and the world at large’.

This year’s Awards recognised a range of different projects and initiatives that have contributed immeasurably to the community spirit of Abu Dhabi. From pioneering formal education in Al Ain, and promoting environmental awareness through education in Al Gharbia to volunteering to raise much needed financial support, and inspiring people through poetry – the recipients of the Abu Dhabi Awards reflect the full cross-section of the Abu Dhabi community.

The ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region; HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed al Nahyan, Chairman of the Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs; H.H Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Etihad Airways; HH Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; HE Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister for Foreign Trade; HE Saqr Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, Minister of Labour; HE Mariam Mohammed Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of Social Affairs; HE Dr. Hadif Al Dhahiri, Minister of Justice; H.E. Dr. Maitha Salem Al-Shamsi, Minister of State; H. E. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bawardi, the Secretary General to the Executive Council; H.E. Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Deputy Secretary General to the Executive Council; H.E. Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; HE Nasser Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development; Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Under Secretary of the Crown Prince’s Court; and a number of ambassadors accredited to the UAE.

The 2010 Abu Dhabi Award recipients were announced as: 1. His Excellency Mohammed Habroosh Mohammed Al Suwaidi, United Arab Emirates. 2. Isabella Poonoosamy, Republic of Mauritius 3.Ousha bint Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Suwaidi, United Arab Emirates 4. The late Hamouda bin Ali bin Ghanim bin Hamouda, United Arab Emirates. 5.Manal Mahmoud Hamad, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. 6. Dr. Abdul Rahman Hassanein Makhlouf, United Arab Emirates. 7. Saleh Al Ya’rabi, Sultanate, Oman. 8. Latife Yunus Tabrizi, Republic of Turkey. 9. The late Mohammed bin Rashid Al Tamimi, United Arab Emirates.

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