In honour of the Year of Zayed declared by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for 2018, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Leader of the UAE Armed Forces, has actually named the permanent homage to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as 'The Founder's Memorial'.

The memorial has been established as a national commemoration of the UAE's founding father, his visionary leadership and his large influence on his nation and the bigger world.

"The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is a guiding star whose vision continuouslies light a path of progression and success for the UAE nation. We are immensely happy with his visionary management and worths that emphasize his wisdom, as well as the groundwork he laid for our country's advocacy of tolerance and co-existence," commented His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.

"Through the establishment of The Founder's Memorial, it is our objective to cultivate links with our country's founding father amongst future generations of Emiratis and for posterity, and to highlight his perceptive leadership to the whole UAE populace by providing a place of event for the community in which to mirror and commemorate," continued His Highness.

Set to be inaugurated in 2018 to coincide with the Year of Zayed, marking the 100-year wedding anniversary of Sheikh Zayed's birth, The Founder's Memorial will certainly offer site visitors a journey of discovery into the life and heritage of Sheikh Zayed. At the Welcome Centre, rarely-seen video footage, personal stories, posts and artefacts will certainly use intimate insight into Sheikh Zayed and his character, allowing visitors to establish further connections with the visionary leader.

The designed area of the 3.3-hectare website will feature aboriginal plants and bushes from the UAE and the Arabian Peninsula, in keeping with Sheikh Zayed's commitment to supporting local flora and fauna. The space will likewise include an elevated walkway with sensational views of the memorial's main artwork, and past to the Abu Dhabi horizon.

Located at the crossway of initial and 2nd street along The Corniche in Abu Dhabi, The Founder's Memorial will create a famous nationwide landmark for locals and residents of the UAE in the heart of the nation's resources.

Visit www.thefoundersmemorial.ae and @FounderMemorial on Instagram and Facebook for further details.