President Sheikh Mohamed has shared a heartfelt message to mark Father’s Day.
The post on X, which was accompanied by a photo of him with UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, remembered him as “the epitome of fatherhood who built a nation through wisdom, compassion and dedication”.
“We salute every father who follows in his footsteps, nurturing his family with love, instilling noble values in his children, and opening doors of hope and opportunity so our families remain a source of strength and progress for our society and nation,” the post on X said.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, also marked the occasion by paying homage to the critical role played by fathers in moulding future generations.
He shared a video on social media to pay tribute to his own father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, who served as Ruler of Dubai from 1958 until 1990.
Sheikh Rashid is also considered the father of modern Dubai after he guided the emirate’s rapid development during his reign, laying the foundations for its continued progress in the decades since.
“On Father’s Day, we remember their virtue, we remember their life and their journey,” Sheikh Mohammed wrote on X. “We are what they sowed, we are what they made and built.”
The UAE celebrates Father’s Day today, as a UAE government drive to help parents thrive in the workplace and at home is encouraging more fathers to put families first.
Sana Suhail, Minister of Family, said that fathers play an essential role in instilling values, to mark the special day.