His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has affirmed the UAE's steadfast commitment to supporting family stability and cohesion, describing the family as the foundation of a strong society. His Highness highlighted the family’s central role in instilling essential values, and nurturing future generations rooted in their national identity and able to contribute to the UAE’s ongoing development.
His Highness’ remarks came as he honoured institutions awarded the Parent-Friendly Label by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) during the programme’s third cycle. The ceremony also included a reception for members of the programme’s judging panel and several ECA employees.
During the event, held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness congratulated the winning institutions and underlined the importance of strengthening organisational awareness around the need to establish parent-friendly workplaces. His Highness noted that such environments are a vital component of a positive institutional culture, helping to strike a balance between parenting responsibilities and professional obligations. This, His Highness said, enables parents to fulfil their family roles while also pursuing their career goals.
His Highness, who was also briefed on the programme’s objectives and the outcomes of its current cycle, expressed his appreciation for the strong level of engagement shown by the participating institutions.
The event was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; His Highness Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; and several ministers, senior officials, citizens and guests.
