Dubai – Masaader News
The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has launched its new ‘100 Letters to Zayed’ initiative, to collect 100 messages addressed to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. This is to highlight his role in consolidating the principles of charity and humanitarianism in the UAE. Suqia is asking its volunteers and staff from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), beneficiaries of its projects, and community members, to express their affection and gratitude to the late Sheikh Zayed.
Suqia has invited those who wish to participate to send their messages in Arabic or English as typed or hand-written letters, drawings, voice or video messages, or recorded in sign language. Suqia will compile these messages and publish them in a book titled ‘Letters to Zayed’ by the end of the year.
“Charity and philanthropy have always been key principles in the UAE, which extends its helping hands to all people around the world; alleviating human suffering regardless of race or religion. This stems from Islamic principles, Arab traditions, and the noble values that our Founding Fathers have instilled in the hearts of all Emiratis. Since its launch by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Suqia has contributed to consolidating Sheikh Zayed’s approach to charity and humanitarianism, which has been continued by our wise leadership to improve the living conditions of poor and afflicted communities and support sustainable development. The UAE is one of the world’s top donors, ranking first as the largest official development aid donor relative to national income in 2017 for the fifth consecutive year according to the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Suqia.