Sharjah 24 – WAM: Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, witnessed the opening ceremony of the "Tree of Peace", which he presented to the "Mother of the Nation" Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF).
The move comes as a gesture of appreciation and gratitude for her outstanding efforts in enhancing the values of tolerance, coexistence and dialogue, and spreading love among women of different cultures, beliefs and ethnicities. The gift also comes in appreciation for her role in promoting unity, peace, tolerance and harmony among individuals and societies, as a symbol of unity among all people living in the UAE.
Held on the sidelines of the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security, in Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi, the ceremony was attended by a large host of sheikhs, sheikhas, ministers and senior officials from inside and outside the UAE.
The ceremony was also attended by Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival, Atefeh Jhajaja, former President of the Republic of Kosovo, and a large number of female dignitaries.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, accompanied by Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi unveiled the Peace Tree and took a commemorative photo.
The opening ceremony of the Peace Tree stands for constant giving, love, peace and harmony, and perhaps the most prominent person that is reminiscent of this quality is HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the greatest supporter of Emirati women along with her sagacious leadership. She has made the UAE a global model in empowering women by enhancing their full, effective and serious participation in key initiatives in all aspects of life, considering them as a major partner in the renaissance and development of their society.
As a staunch believer in the importance of empowering women, the "Mother of the Nation" launched several continuous initiatives that highlight the capabilities and skills of Emirati women in serving their country in all fields, and the ability of women in general to contribute effectively to achieving the progress and advancement of their society, and helping in establishing security, stability and prosperity across the world.
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