The Founder

Founder: Honoring Sheikh Zayed is a heartfelt tribute to the man who laid the foundations for the United Arab Emirates. This book was written by Amani Al Mulla, an Emirati woman who drew inspiration for her life and dreams from Sheikh Zayed's wisdom. It is a collection of values, reflections, and memories that still live on in the hearts of Emiratis and others. Death is inevitable, but parting is difficult, and even more difficult is waking up to the reality of the departure of the man who gave life flavor and color and founded a country that is now among the ranks of developed nations, with the pillars of a union that he sponsored, guarded, and watched over until it was firmly established and became a towering edifice. Today, we enjoy its shade and look to the future with confidence, looking ahead from a past in which everything pulsated with the love of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul.
Our father Zayed has left this mortal world, but his memory lives on in our minds and hearts. His love remains in our hearts, and we see his influence in every achievement that would not have been possible without his belief in the citizens who paved the way for him since the early days of the union and worked to ensure their well-being and happiness. Sheikh Zayed was not just a president to his people, he was an exceptional father and leader who left his mark on the hearts of his people and on the history of humanity as a whole, establishing a great national civilization based on unity, justice, and sustainable development. "Our Father Zayed" was a symbol of loyalty and humanity, with generosity that extended to the needy throughout the world. He helped them with development programs and projects that proved his commitment to the principles of social justice and equality among peoples. He was also a symbol of peace and tolerance, striving to promote understanding between different peoples and cultures, defending the causes of justice and world peace, and raising the banner of peaceful coexistence among all religions and cultures. He was "Our Father Zayed."
A reference point for wise leadership, combining wisdom, courage, and humility, he had an exceptional ability to understand the needs of his people and guide them toward a prosperous future. With his keen insight, he foresaw the distant future and the challenges it might pose. He focused on sustainability in all development and modernization projects, and with strategic wisdom and leadership insight, he laid the foundations for an economy capable of withstanding any challenges that the future might bring. "Our Father Zayed" passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love that will be passed down through generations, and a message of development, tolerance, and coexistence in a homeland, leadership, and people that is now led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, may God protect him.