Coinciding with the declaration of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, of the year 2025 as the “Year of Society,” the leadership and members of the Education, Human Development and Society Council, headed by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chairman The Council of Education, Human Development and Society expressed their pride in this announcement, which reflects the sound and enlightened vision of the leadership in promoting the values of community cohesion and comprehensive development.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the leadership and people of the UAE and everyone who finds the UAE their home on the occasion of this announcement, as it is a generous initiative that calls on us all to celebrate the common values that bring together all members of Emirati society with one heart, one identity, and one vision.
His Highness said: “The Year of Society carries a noble message in its contents to promote community cohesion and strengthen social ties and fraternal and human ties that bring together each of us with his family, relatives, loved ones, and colleagues, and with everyone with whom we share life on the precious land of the homeland. The source of our strength is these close relationships. It is our most important resource for building a cohesive and prosperous society where harmony, love, optimism for the future, welcoming the new, and embracing others prevail.”
His Highness added: “We, in the Education, Human Development and Society Council, receive this message with greater determination and determination to adhere to the leadership’s vision and give our society the greatest attention and care, realizing that the responsibility for community development and empowerment is a shared responsibility and a collective commitment that includes institutions and individuals, women and men, young and old. Citizens and residents, embodied in the spirit of cooperation, cooperation, brotherhood and mutual respect.”
His Highness stressed that today, and every day throughout this year, and always and forever, we are all called to be role models in assuming responsibility, in giving, in giving, in cooperation, and in steadfastness, and it is our duty to translate this initiative into concrete actions and fruitful community initiatives that contribute to enhancing the well-being of society and instilling it in generations. Current and upcoming values emanating from our identity, and the foundations of unity, solidarity and teamwork to create a positive, sustainable and comprehensive impact.
His Highness said: “In the Year of Society, we are all committed to intensifying our serious endeavors to explore the potential of individuals, invest in their capabilities, develop their skills and competencies, support their ambitions and creative ideas, and unleash their latent energies, so that we can move forward in a distinguished development process, and continue to make the UAE a country that embraces everyone and welcomes everyone.” .
For her part, Her Highness Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Education, Human Development and Society Council, indicated that the “Year of Community” represents an extension of a wise vision that constantly seeks to strengthen community and family ties and consolidate human values and the meanings of common belonging to the UAE among everyone. He lives in its land and sees it as the homeland of his dreams and ambitions.
Her Highness noted that the “Year of Society” is not just a time horizon in which we focus on strengthening our cohesion, interconnectedness, and cohesion with each other, but rather it is a great opportunity that motivates each of us, mother and father, sister and brother, manager and employee, colleague and colleague, to revive the spirit of cooperation and solidarity and work with shared responsibility. In order to build a cohesive and prosperous society and chart a better future for us, our families, and future generations.
Her Highness said: “The Year of Society” is an inspiring call for all of us to stand together hand in hand to consolidate values and activate initiatives that start from society with all its individuals and institutions, and aim to achieve an impact that is reflected on all segments and components of society. It is a new opportunity for the Education, Human Development and Society Council to seize to play an influential and active role in consolidating the concepts of cohesion, brotherhood, inclusiveness, flexibility and optimism in Emirati society.”
Her Highness added: “Based on the noble humanitarian message that the ‘Year of Community’ carries, I call on every individual, every family, and various community institutions, to actively participate in making this year a year of solid societal influence, and to work together hand in hand to build a conscious and steadfast generation that adheres to the values of giving and togetherness.” Compassion, and aware of his role in serving his community and country.”
For her part, Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Empowerment, pointed out that declaring the year 2025 as the Year of Society is an extension of a national vision that has always made humans and society the focus of every ambition and plan.
Shamma stated, “This year places greater emphasis on the role of everyone – from individuals to institutions and non-profit organizations – in building a prosperous and sustainable society, because society is the fabric that connects all entities that work together to achieve the elevation and progress of the UAE, and calls on everyone who considers the UAE His homeland to be part of this journey. The Year of Community is a call to uphold the values of unity, giving, and growth that represent the core of the UAE’s strength.”
She added: “These values are the pillars on which we rely to activate energies and build a cohesive, empowered society that inspires the world. The year 2025 is a turning point towards building a society that is not defeated by challenges and does not stop at the limits of achievement, because the UAE leads with a vision, inspires with values, and prospers with its people and all who live.” On its land. On this occasion, I call on everyone to be partners in this journey, where together we create a homeland that embraces everyone, and where the dream becomes a reality that inspires the world.”
In turn, Sarah bint Youssef Al Amiri, Minister of Education, explained that the declaration of the “Year of Society” reflects the great importance and care that the leadership attaches to supporting society as it is the basic guarantee for achieving the vision of the United Arab Emirates in various fields of comprehensive and sustainable development, stressing that the UAE has provided through… Its long journey is an exceptional global model in supporting the development and prosperity of all components of society, as the announcement comes as an affirmation of the uniqueness of the UAE’s approach in consolidating, enhancing and celebrating the values of society as a legacy full of achievements and as a supporter and pivotal engine for further development. Cohesion and future well-being.
Al Amiri said, “The Year of Society is the culmination of efforts and a process full of giving led by the founding fathers who laid the foundations and values of our society, and in their approach the wise leadership continued, which bet on society and harnessed all capabilities for its sake in order to raise it, protect it, and advance it.”
She added: “We renew our commitment on this occasion to continue making efforts for the UAE to achieve its ambitious vision related to society, by working to enhance its gains for future generations and preparing them to best represent its values and heritage, empowering them and developing their talents and cognitive and skill capabilities, and instilling in them a culture of excellence to make the culture of their society a source.” Constant inspiration and pride for them.”
For his part, Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Manan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, said: “The announcement of the ‘Year of Society’ reflects the keenness of the wise leadership to celebrate the values of authenticity, openness and tolerance that characterize the UAE, and to consolidate the bonds of familiarity and constructive cooperation between… All members of society in a way that contributes to shaping a bright future in which everyone enjoys goodness and prosperity.
Al Awar added, “The cultural and civilizational diversity that is unique to the country is what stimulates interaction, nurturing and developing talents of all nationalities and races, so that these talents come together and form a bright mosaic that reflects the ambition and flexibility of the UAE society, enriches its labor market, and advances the wheel of comprehensive and sustainable development. We emphasize the vitality of the role.” The role of the higher education sector in embracing the talents of young people, investing in their abilities, qualifying them and enabling them to innovate and be creative in their fields of specialization, in a way that contributes to creating the future of the nation and protecting it. its gains and consolidating its societal cohesion.”
As for Sanaa bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of the Family, she said: “In the Year of Society, we affirm that the family represents the basic nucleus of a strong and cohesive society. As the Ministry of the Family, we are committed to promoting family building, growth and cohesion at all stages and include all groups, young and old, in addition to the groups most cared for.” “The family is the basis for instilling the values of ambition, humanity, optimism, flexibility and authenticity, which contribute to building a prosperous society. Together, we share the responsibility of building a future in which families thrive.”
In turn, Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, said: “The vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, has always formed a solid national approach to moving forward on future paths that have pioneering goals that contribute to strengthening the position of the Emirates.” In various fields globally, His Highness’s designation of the year 2025 as the “Year of Society” is nothing but a valuable and exceptional opportunity to promote the values that strengthen the foundations of the Union with all its principles that It was founded on and represents an impetus for building an advanced civilizational renaissance based on the coexistence of peoples, unifying efforts, and deepening the noble human values that lay the foundations of a single, interconnected society, so that the UAE remains a model of cooperation and innovation in continuing to work to build a bright future characterized by diversity and inclusion that serves all segments of society.
Al Neyadi added, “The ‘Year of Community’ comes as a support that emphasizes the importance of youth in the process of sustainable development, as one of its most important messages calling for strengthening community ties and strengthening bridges between different generations represents a strong motivation for the main direction of the ‘National Youth Agenda 2031’, which is represented by the ‘Society and Values’ axis.” The aim is for Emirati youth to be effective contributors to society, adhering to Emirati values and principles, by consolidating their national identity, ensuring their participation in community life, and making them The basic foundation for building happy families, as the ties between young people and their communities are the guarantor of sustainable progress.
Al Neyadi continued, “The Year of Community” is the ideal opportunity that requires strengthening the empowerment of youth and involving them as they are the energy of society in creating a positive impact and developing reality in a way that is consistent with the national vision, and through their contribution to community and volunteer initiatives with such as the National Program for Emirati Youth Values, which focuses in its directions on consolidating The main societal values that the UAE has based its journey, some of which include honoring parents, respect, giving, tolerance, diligence, humility, loyalty, belonging, and positivity. We can direct the capabilities of youth to serve… Nation, every step towards strengthening community ties and opening new horizons is just a stage on the path to a bright future for every individual living in the UAE in a cohesive society that witnesses sustainable prosperity.”
In response to the announcement, Hajar Al Dhahli, Secretary-General of the Education, Human Development and Society Council, said: “We, in the Education, Human Development and Society Council, look at the Year of Society” as a primary motivation to make society the focus of our plans drawn up for this year. The development and empowerment of the Emirati society is our top priority through which we seek to “Enhancing cohesion, consolidating values, and deepening ties that will unite the components and diverse spectrums of our society towards one vision.”
She stressed that the “Year of Community” is a unique opportunity to revive the spirit of participation, responsibility, volunteerism, cooperation and effort, and to encourage initiatives that aim to create positive, sustainable and comprehensive impacts and build an interconnected, interconnected and prosperous society that accommodates everyone and urges all individuals to embody authentic values and be optimistic about the future of future generations.
She explained that this national initiative motivates us to work together, each one of us from his position, to the best of his ability, embodying the meaning of cooperation and shared responsibility, starting from himself, to his family, to his work, to his larger society and his country. We are stronger the more we strengthen the ties and connections between us, and we are closer the more we revive within our families and communities the bonds of love and belonging that unite and unite us.
Al-Dhahli added, “We are all confident and hopeful that this year, every day of it, will be an opportunity to open new horizons for the growth of our society, and broader opportunities to strengthen our family ties, explore greater possibilities to explore and invest energies and talents, and continue our commitment to a future whose foundation is innovation and whose foundation is the harmony of society, so that it remains The Emirati society is an example and role model for world societies.”
In turn, Jassim Mohammed Buataba, Chairman of the Department of Finance in Abu Dhabi, said: “The declaration of the Year of Society comes to emphasize the importance of unity and cooperation in facing common challenges in preparation for the future, and building on the capabilities of our societies. It also provides an opportunity to appreciate the contributions of individuals and institutions that work to strengthen the fabric of our society, and encourage… Community efforts to achieve all that is good for our dear country under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him.
