Abu dhabi: Erth Zayed Philanthropies marked Zayed Humanitarian Day during a meeting chaired by Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Secretary-General of the foundation, with the leadership of its affiliated entities.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting reviewed key achievements of 2025 and outlined guiding principles for the next phase, in line with the humanitarian legacy of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who placed human dignity at the centre of humanitarian and development work.
Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Secretary-General of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, stated that Zayed Humanitarian Day represents a significant moment to reflect on the enduring humanitarian values established by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Sheikh Zayed emphasized that giving should extend beyond addressing immediate needs and instead focus on creating sustainable impact that empowers people to build a better future.
He further explained that Erth Zayed Philanthropies and its affiliated entities continue to translate this legacy into humanitarian and development initiatives across several priority sectors, supporting communities both within the UAE and internationally. Zayed Humanitarian Day serves as a reminder to honour Sheikh Zayed's legacy by continuing to serve people, empower communities, and build a better future for generations.
Participants at the meeting also reviewed achievements realised throughout 2025 and reaffirmed guiding principles for the coming phase. These principles include investing in people, strengthening sustainability in humanitarian and development work, emphasising the importance of measuring impact to ensure tangible results, and reinforcing collaboration and integration among entities.
These efforts aim to enhance the group's ability to deliver sustainable humanitarian and development impact within the UAE and globally. The meeting reflects Erth Zayed Philanthropies' ongoing commitment to advancing humanitarian and development work and strengthening its impact, in line with the UAE's vision of promoting the values of giving and human solidarity worldwide.
Zayed Humanitarian Day, observed on the nineteenth day of the holy month of Ramadan each year, is a national occasion to reflect on the humanitarian values established by Sheikh Zayed, which laid the foundation for a lasting approach to humanitarian and development work in the UAE and around the world.
