Earlier this year on August 6, the anniversary of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyans Accession Day, the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared 2018 the Year of Zayed, a nation-wide campaign, which will highlight the UAE founding father's unparalleled duty in establishing the UAE Federation, his local, regional and international accomplishments in addition to his worths and principles.

Ahead of the launch of the 'Year of Zayed' and under the instructions of the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, have today released the main logo design for the highly-anticipated initiative in the visibility of Sheikhs, ministers, dignitaries and VIPs.

Shedding light on the several aspects of Sheikh Zayed's vibrant persona as an enthusiast leader, distinguished altruistic and beacon for future generations, the 'Year of Zayed' logo design features a powerful shape of Sheikh Zayed's profile in a single color scheme. Honouring Sheikh Zayed's heritage as the founder of the UAE and celebrating his vision, which remains to direct and motivate a path of development and success for the modern nation, the emblem will certainly be utilized for all main interactions pertaining the initiative.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, said: "The 'Year of Zayed' is a unique possibility for the UAE community to come with each other and commemorate our founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, via the many essential functions he played throughout his life as a true people's leader, as a visionary thinker and as a global figure. From his selfless devotion to the well-being of his people and unshakeable commitment to developing the UAE of the future, to his far-reaching influence in the global community, Sheikh Zayed's life and tradition are a nonstop celebration of the concepts, worths and ideas that are fundamental to our nation's identification. 2018 will be a special year for the UAE, providing a unique possibility to share our satisfaction in the timeless heritage of Sheikh Zayed, whose vision and worths remain to live on through the many valuable memories in the hearts of the people whose lives he touched with his generosity and inspirational leadership."

Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Higher National Committee, said: "The 'Year of Zayed' is a national celebration of great relevance for the whole UAE community, as we celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the birth of our founding father. 2018 is set to be a remarkable year for people of the UAE as we honour the late Sheikh Zayed's extraordinary life and his core ideas, rate of interests, creates and top qualities that have acted as the foundation of our country's growth and growth. His insight and vision for the country's progress and prosperity continuously give us with a roadmap for the future, and the 'Year of Zayed' provides us an amazing possibility to commemorate his values via nationwide occasions andtasks. The Greater National Committee in cooperation with The Founder's Office will certainly save no initiatives in the coming weeks to make sure that the 'Year of Zayed' is a jubilant occasion that unifies the nation in the spirit of our late leader.".

The 'Year of Zayed' logo will be supervised and approved for usage by The Founder's Office, established under Mandate No. 9 for 2017. All local government and media entities are obliged to request authorization from the Office in order to use the logo for all campaigns and efforts connected to the 'Year of Zayed' starting from 1 January 2018.

To be held under 4 main themes of Wisdom, Respect, Sustainability and Human Development, the 'Year of Zayed' campaign will entail and involve with all demographics in the UAE, regionally and worldwide to inform and create higher awareness of the life and success of Sheikh Zayed; raise his profile to that of one of the world's greatest leaders and most motivational figures; reinforce his condition as a timeless source of nationwide pride and a powerful icon of the UAE all over the world; and commemorate and honour his legacy with tasks and efforts that are consistent with his vision and values.

With the launch of the official logo, The Founder's Office, which has actually been assigned by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs to supervise the preparation and execution of all tasks related to the late Sheikh Zayed, as routed by the Greater NationalCommittee for many years of Zayed, warmly invites the UAE community to participate in the 'Year of Zayed'. Residents, businesses, societies, charities and other individuals and entities throughout the 7 emirates are motivated to organise activities and host appropriate events in honour of Sheikh Zayed's enduring legacy, celebrating his classic vision that continuouslies lead and motivate the nation.

In order to get recognition as a main event or campaign of the 'Year of Zayed', individuals and entities have to get authorization from the Greater National Committee for the 'Year of Zayed'. Additionally, it is obligatory for all those creating official 'Year of Zayed' events to make use of the 'Year of Zayed' logo, which will certainly be provided in high resolution by The Founder's Office to all events who get the approval of the Greater National Committee. Total information on ways to submit an application and the approval procedure could be located at www.zayed.ae.