Teach Middle East Magazine Issue 2 Volume 2 Nov-Dec 2014 | Page 34

43rd National Day HH GENERAL SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ZAYED BIN SULTAN AL NAHYAN – CROWN PRINCE OF ABU DHABI AND DEPUTY SUPREME COMMANDER OF THE UAE ARMED FORCES H H Sheikh Mohammed is a highly recognised leader who works tirelessly in promoting the UAE’s interest both locally and internationally. He serves as special advisor to his older brother HH Sheikh Khalifa and has significant influence on important policies and decisions which affect the UAE. He is a member of the Supreme Petroleum Council, the head of the Abu Dhabi Council of Economic Development and the head of the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) among other important positions. He is the driving force behind numerous key developments in real estate and tourism within the emirate of Abu Dhabi. He is known for his philanthropic work with educational projects, health care projects involving Pakistan and Afghanistan, environmental protection and humanitarian affairs with specific focus on the prevention of human trafficking. HH Sheikh Mohammed Al Nahyan is the recipient of numerous awards and citations and is celebrated in the region, the United States and countries within Europe. He is very respected and admired by his people. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Quotes “Education is a country’s single most important priority and investing in the educational development of the individual represents the only real investment.” “Our educational development plans allow us to look forward to an even brighter future of generations capable of handling twice the responsibilities as a result of being founded on knowledge, learning and adherence to customs and traditions.” “The true wealth of a nation lies in its youth…one that is equipped with education and knowledge and which provides the means for building the nation and strengthening its principles to achieve progress on all levels.” 32 Nov - Dec 2014 Special Feature “Every UAE national considers the founder of this country and leader of this nation his role model …and all nationals have responded to this leader’s call for progress and advancement thus making the UAE individual the backbone of the country’s development.” “The future holds no place for those who lack knowledge and education.” “Education is the priority of any nation that hopes to occupy a distinguished position among the countries of the world. It is the means by which it can build a strong generation, cautious of adhering to its customs and traditions and able to adjust to the ever-changing needs of our times and to the everdeveloping technologies of the modern world.” Source: Crown Prince Court