Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed presents an Abu Dhabi Award to Farah Hashem Al Qaissieh.
Nine individuals were honoured at the Abu Dhabi Awards on Monday night for their 'extraordinary' contribution to the capital.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, congratulated the nine winners in a ceremony held at the Sea Palace.
"We meet here today to not only celebrate the achievements of these selfless individuals but also to inspire the nation to continue on this humanitarian path, " Sheikh Mohammed said. "It is with immense pleasure that I, once again, congratulate these truly extraordinary individuals who have lifted our spirits and strengthened the spirit of our national union as set out by the Founding Father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan.
The Abu Dhabi Awards is the emirate's highest civilian honour. It was established in 2005 through Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, to preserve the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed, by inspiring selfless generosity and compassion.
This year's Abu Dhabi Awards was especially poignant in marking the Year of Zayed in recognition and gratitude of the legacy, values and principles of the nation’s Founding Father.
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