Abu dhabi: The UAE Council for Fatwa honored H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), in appreciation of her patronage of the Global Conference of UAE Council for Fatwa and her support for family empowerment and the strengthening of the family's role as a pillar of society.

According to Emirates News Agency, the shield of honor was presented by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, during the opening session of the conference. The award was received on behalf of H.H. Sheikha Fatima by Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State, in the presence of several ministers, senior officials, and representatives of national and international entities.

This recognition reflects the esteem enjoyed by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak for her contributions to national and humanitarian work. It appreciates her role in supporting family, women's, and children's issues and in establishing a framework that enhances family stability and social cohesion, contributing to the development of the Emirati individual in line with a national and humanitarian vision.

The Council affirmed that the 'Mother of the Nation's' patronage of the conference represents an extension of her approach and vision in empowering families and supporting scholarly initiatives that address family-related issues in contemporary contexts, in alignment with the national vision aimed at enhancing quality of life, preserving national identity, and reinforcing societal values.