Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences Celebrates the 54th National Day

The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences celebrated the 54th National Day of the United Arab Emirates through a comprehensive national event that drew inspiration from its previous celebrations and reflected the values of unity and Emirati identity in their finest manifestations.

The foundation organized the ceremony at its headquarters in Dubai yesterday, attended by His Excellency Hamid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, and Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the foundation, along with a group of educational and medical professionals and staff of the foundation.

The celebration embodied the values of loyalty and pride in a nation that has achieved exceptional accomplishments during its federal journey under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and the development achieved in the fields of education, science, medical research, and human development, which are essential pillars in the foundation's mission.

His Excellency Hamid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, stated: "On the occasion of the 54th National Day of the United Arab Emirates, we are honored to extend our highest congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and to the Highnesses members of the Supreme Council of the Union, the rulers of the Emirates, and the Highnesses Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers. We also congratulate His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Supreme President of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, and the people of the UAE and residents on this precious national occasion."

He added: "Our beloved country was established through the great and sincere efforts of the first generation of founders led by the late Sheikh Zayed, may God have mercy on him, and the late Sheikh Rashid, may God have mercy on him, with a modern vision that focused on providing a decent life, building and empowering individuals, elevating the values of knowledge and education, and enhancing educational and medical research systems, with a deep belief that development is the foundation of renaissance and sustainability. From this approach, the Hamdan Foundation derives its mission to support efforts aimed at enhancing the value of education and working on its quality, supporting scientific and medical research, nurturing talents and innovators, and qualifying educational staff through programs, initiatives, and strategic partnerships that contribute to enhancing the UAE's leadership in the fields of science, health, and development."

He concluded: "On this precious occasion, we at the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences renew our commitment to instilling the values of loyalty and belonging to our beloved homeland, and to continuing to work to serve the state's journey, empower its generations, and enhance their scientific, medical, and educational capabilities."

National Occasion

For his part, Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, said: "The National Day represents a solid national occasion that affirms our pride in the union journey led by the wisdom of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, and his founding brothers. Over the past 54 years, the UAE has been able to build a global development system based on investing in people first, and in education and scientific research."

He added: "On this occasion, we take pride in renewing the foundation's commitment to its pioneering role in supporting international, regional, and local partnerships to embrace educational and medical initiatives.