Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has marked the start of UAE National Day celebrations in a very special way.
The Dubai royal visited the Rashid Centre for People of Determination where the students put on a lively performance and also hosted a number of other smaller activations.
Sheikha Mahra marks UAE Union Day at the Rashid Centre for People of Determination
Upon arriving, Sheikha Mahra was greeted by a traditional Emirati sword dance as she was escorted through the centre. She visited a number of different stalls for local business including fashion pieces, bakhour producers and more.
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She then sat down to enjoy the performance by the students, where the union of the emirates were celebrated and included old videos of Sheikh Zayed and a tribute to the leadership of the Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
The students also performed a dance and songs which were inspired by the poems of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. Namely, O My Country, Be in Peace by the Dubai Ruler and The Pride of the Generations by the emirate’s Crown Prince.
Sheikha Mahra also spent time one-on-one with some of the students of the centre. Also in attendance for the day of celebrations was His Highness Sheikh Juma bin Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum, as well as other dignitaries.
Sheikha Mahra’s previous visit
This isn’t the first time Sheikha Mahra has visited the Rashid Centre for People of Determination.
During her visit last month, Sheikha Mahra interacted with Mariam Othman, the CEO of the Rashid Centre, who offered her a tour of the facility. The Dubai royal participated in a variety of activities within the different rooms at the centre. The activities included painting, playing instruments and tasting food prepared by the children.
The Rashid Centre was founded in 1994 to offer children with special needs specialsed education, rehabilitation and social interaction programs.
