UAE establishes January 7 as Zayed the Founder Day
The UAE will observe an annual national occasion honouring its founding father starting next year.
At a glance
- January 7 will become an annual national observance in the UAE
- The day honours the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the country's founding father
- The occasion aims to celebrate his legacy and values of vision, generosity and service
The UAE will mark January 7 as Zayed the Founder Day beginning in 2025, according to an announcement by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The new annual national occasion will celebrate the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the country's founding father.
The president said the day would be dedicated to honouring the founding father's vision, generosity and service to humanity, and to ensuring his values continue to guide the nation's progress.
Why it matters
The declaration establishes a formal annual occasion to commemorate the founding father's role in establishing the UAE and shaping its development.
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