emirates7 - H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed, Vice-Chairperson of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, highlighted the essential role of the family as the cornerstone of society.
In her statement marking the International Day of Families, Sheikha Mariam reflected on the deep significance of the family home as the first place where individuals are nurtured, and where core values such as identity, responsibility, and belonging are instilled. She described the family as not only central to society but also as a vital source of strength, stability, and balance.
Reiterating the UAE’s strong belief in the power of the family unit, Sheikha Mariam emphasized the nation’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable development through initiatives that support and empower families. “Each effort made to uplift families brings us closer to achieving a more inclusive and sustainable society,” she said.
She went on to affirm that the UAE strives to a family-friendly environment that improves quality of life, encourages a healthy work-life balance, and reinforces social cohesion within homes—enabling families to thrive amid the changing demands of modern life.
In closing, Sheikha Mariam emphasized that this day serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining strong family bonds and upholding values such as compassion, accountability, and unity. She stressed that families remain the bedrock of strength, the core of unity, and the foundation upon which a more prosperous and resilient future is built.
In her statement marking the International Day of Families, Sheikha Mariam reflected on the deep significance of the family home as the first place where individuals are nurtured, and where core values such as identity, responsibility, and belonging are instilled. She described the family as not only central to society but also as a vital source of strength, stability, and balance.
Reiterating the UAE’s strong belief in the power of the family unit, Sheikha Mariam emphasized the nation’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable development through initiatives that support and empower families. “Each effort made to uplift families brings us closer to achieving a more inclusive and sustainable society,” she said.
She went on to affirm that the UAE strives to a family-friendly environment that improves quality of life, encourages a healthy work-life balance, and reinforces social cohesion within homes—enabling families to thrive amid the changing demands of modern life.
In closing, Sheikha Mariam emphasized that this day serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining strong family bonds and upholding values such as compassion, accountability, and unity. She stressed that families remain the bedrock of strength, the core of unity, and the foundation upon which a more prosperous and resilient future is built.