UAE's Mohamed bin Zayed named "Man of Humanity"

UAE's Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received the Man of Humanity award from the Vatican’s Foundation Gravissimum Educationis.

The award recognizes his extensive efforts to promote global peace and his humanitarian and relief efforts around the world.

Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi, prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, President of Pontifical Foundation Gravissimum Educationis and Ministry of Education Vatican, said Sheikh Mohamed has been instrumental in building bridges of global peace and promoting human fraternity.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was among the key figures behind the historic February 2019 event that saw the signing of the Human Fraternity Document between Pope Francis, Head of the Roman Catholic Church, and Dr Ahmed Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar.

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince was also recognized for providing humanitarian and medical assistance to poor nations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of the outbreak, the UAE has provided aid to more than 135 countries and distributed more than 2,000 tonnes of medical supplies.

In the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed has worked with determination in building the nation, serving its citizens, and helping them realise their aspirations.

Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, received the award on behalf of Sheikh Mohamed during a ceremony held at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday evening.