{
  "id": 16953785,
  "title": "UAE marks Zayed the Founder’s Day to honour Sheikh Zayed’s legacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/uae-marks-zayed-the-founders-day-to-honour-sheikh-zayeds-legacy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T19:59:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/uae-marks-zayed-the-founders-day-to-honour-sheikh-zayeds-legacy-1.500727561"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: The UAE commemorates Zayed the Founder's Day on January 7 to honor the enduring legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose principles of unity, tolerance and service continue to shape the nation's progress. Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai's Identity and Foreigners Affairs-GDRFA Dubai, emphasized that the day marks the recommitment to the Founding Father's vision, which transcends the mere unification of the seven emirates. Al Marri stressed the importance of translating Sheikh Zayed's values into tangible actions and passing them down to future generations, ensuring they comprehend the sacrifices made for the UAE's prosperity. The announcement by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan underscores the leadership's dedication to preserving Sheikh Zayed's national and humanitarian legacy, highlighting the occasion as a renewed commitment to the principles of solidarity, belonging, and respect for humanity that underpinned the UAE's creation. GDRFA Dubai draws inspiration from Sheikh Zayed's leadership style, focusing on service excellence, innovation, and respect for human dignity. Al Marri stressed that while the UAE must build upon its past, it must also remain rooted in its origins to forge a brighter future for generations to come.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Zayed the Founder’s Day reaffirms the UAE’s commitment to the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with his values of unity, tolerance and service continuing to guide the nation’s development Lt. Gen. Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the Identity and Foreigners Affairs- Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), said. The announcement by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "President Sheikh Mohamed establishes Zayed The Founder Day to honour Sheikh Zayed's enduring legacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/president-sheikh-mohamed-establishes-zayed-the-founder-day-to-honour",
        "published": "2026-10-28T06:39:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "UAE President declares Zayed the Founder Day in honour of late father",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/uae-president-declares-zayed-the-founder-day-in-honour-of-late-father",
        "published": "2026-10-28T06:45:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}