The Municipality & Planning Department – Ajman organized a majlis captioned: “National Identity: Belongingness & Responsibility”, at Al-Watan Majlis within the Community Majalis Initiative, with the presence of senior citizens and representatives of the Ministry of Family, the Ministry of Education, and the Tourism Development Department, beside community members, who interacted with the axes of the Majlis in a high patriotic spirit.
The Emirati Legacy
The Majlis is being organized in the course of the Department’s efforts to instill the concept of national identity and bolster the values of belongingness and communal responsibility, and to shed light on the role of organizations in the preservation of the authentic Emirati legacy and carry on the same to upcoming generations, aligning with the trends of Ajman Vision 2030 for building an inclusive, cohesive and empowered society, and in implementation of the objective for the enhancement of the values of the united society, along with safeguarding the Emirati identity.
In this regard, Dr. Eng. Khalid Moeen Al Hosani, the Executive Director of the Department’s Public Heath & Environment Sector, welcomed the attendants, emphasizing: “Every individual of the society is proud of the national identity that forms the firm basis of our belongingness and loyalty to this precious homeland. We take pride in the gains that have been achieved by our country under the leadership of our wise government.”
Dr. Eng. Al Hosani continued: “The Department is keen to launch several initiatives that enhance such values, in cooperation with our partners in the various sectors, including the aesthetic appearance initiative and the taking care of the national symbols that reflect the positive image of the Emirate of Ajman, and present it as a vibrant city of value and authenticity.”
Returning the Favor to Founding Fathers
The Majlis included the participation of Dr. Salem Al Nar, the former member of the Federal National Council (FNC), who emphasized: “National identity is a firm basis of the unity and renaissance of the UAE. Our pride of our authentic values and traditions is an extension to the approach of the founding fathers, who instilled within us the love of the homeland and working for the homeland. We return them the favor by the preservation of the federation and bolstering the spirit of unity amongst the children of the UAE, by which the journey of good and building continues.”
Various Events of Authenticity
From his side, Abdullah Al Baker, the Director of Events at the Tourism Development Department – Ajman, said: “The Department is preparing to organize a series of events on the occasion of the Flag Day and the National Day, to celebrate the symbols and achievements of our country. Furthermore, we aim, through our upcoming programs, to organize visits that consist of various delegations for the demonstration of the bright positive image of the Emirate of Ajman and the UAE in various fields.”
A Youth Holding on Their History
Furthermore, the Majlis witnessed the participation of the young gentleman, Humaid Al Kendi, who represents a positive model of the Emirati youth who is holding on his values and identity, whereas he conveyed his pride of Emirati authenticity and the spirit of national belongingness, emphasizing: “The large interaction in the Majlis by the attendants embodies communal awareness of the importance of the preservation of national identity and of carrying on the same to the upcoming generations.”
The Majlis ended with the attendants’ emphasis on the importance of the continuation of such national gatherings that bring together the various categories of the society under a single banner that bolsters identity and grows the feeling of pride and belongingness to the UAE.
