Mothers symbolise goodness: Sheikh Mohamed pays glowing tribute to mums

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince has posted a moving message for mothers.

Taking to Twitter on Mother’s Day, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, posted a video as his “message to all mothers in the UAE and around the world”.

“Mothers symbolise goodness and giving,” Sheikh Mohamed says in the video. “They anchor families and raise heroes. The values and morals they instil in their children influence generations to come.

“On Mother’s Day – and every day — we reaffirm our love and gratitude towards them and pray for their everlasting wellbeing and happiness.”

Last year on Mother’s Day, Sheikh Mohamed had posted a poignant photo showing him sitting at the feet of his mother, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak.

The wife of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikha Fatima is fondly called the Mother of the Nation. She is regarded as a pioneer of women’s work in the UAE and the supporter of women’s rights and advancement.

"On the occasion of Mother’s Day, I would like to congratulate Emirati mothers, mothers of martyrs and all mothers around the world. We are proud of your dedication and sacrifices, which embed love, hope and humanity across the globe," she added.