Abu Dhabi, UAE – Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court, witnessed today the mass wedding of the sons of Abu Dhabi city.
The ceremony was held at Al Hosn Palace, with the participation of 101 grooms.
His Highness offered his congratulations to the newlyweds and their families, wishing them a happy and stable family life.
He stressed that organizing this event comes within the framework of keenness to strengthen social cohesion,
Supporting the stability of Emirati families and facilitating marriage for young people, which contributes to building a cohesive and strong society.
Celebrating authentic Emirati values
His Highness emphasized that the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, for this mass wedding,
His continued support for community initiatives embodies the great care he gives to the Emirati family as the nucleus of society.
His endeavor to consolidate the values of solidarity and cohesion, and to enhance family stability.
This comes in light of His Highness’s directive to declare 2026 the “Year of the Family,” in celebration of authentic Emirati values.
This comes in light of His Highness’s directive to declare 2026 the “Year of the Family,” in celebration of authentic Emirati values.
The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court,
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor to His Highness the President of the State,
Likewise, His Excellency Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency,
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Minister of State,
Also present were a number of sheikhs, senior officials, community leaders, the families of the newlyweds, and a number of social figures.
In support of the goals of the Year of the Family 2026
The mass wedding, organized by the Abu Dhabi Councils at the Office of Citizens and Community Affairs in the Presidential Court, included
This is in coordination with the “Madeem” initiative in the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, a number of heritage segments and events.
Which included folk songs and the recitation of poems, along with an air show.
Organizing the mass wedding comes as a reinforcement of the goals of the Year of the Family 2026.
Which celebrates the authentic values of the Emirati family and its pivotal role in building society.
For his part, His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, expressed his deepest gratitude and appreciation,
This is to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, for his continued support for Emirati youth and families.
Zayed… a source of strength and inspiration
And the keenness he gives to empowering young people and providing them with decent means of livelihood, through his generous sponsorship of the mass wedding.
For their part, the newlyweds and their families expressed their deepest thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his generous patronage.
They emphasized that his support represents a source of strength and inspiration for young people at the beginning of their family life.
They also expressed their appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan for honoring the ceremony with his presence.
They believe that his presence embodies the depth of the relationship between the leadership and the people of the nation and reflects its genuine concern for the stability and well-being of the Emirati family.
They appreciated these national initiatives that gave them an easy start to their married life and contributed to the formation of new families.
It strengthens community cohesion and reinforces the values of affection and compassion that characterize the Emirati fabric.
