- City Fajr Shuruq Duhr Asr Magrib Isha
- Dubai 04:14 05:35 12:18 15:44 18:56 20:17
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President of the UAE and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai presents the Zayed Medal to Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Development and International Co-operation, who is receiving it on behalf of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Nahyan, during the Mother of the Nation Festival opening ceremony at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) (WAM)
The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the 'Sheikh Zayed Order' on Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, in recognition of her national and social role.
The honour conferred on Sheikha Fatima is also in appreciation of her stand by the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as she devoted her life to serving the country.
Sheikha Fatima has also been instrumental in empowering the Emirati women and in enriching humanitarian works around the world. She has launched national initiatives, and made cultural, social and educational contributions that have paved the way for remarkable progress in different areas, particularly with regard to motherhood and childhood issues.
Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.