ABU DHABI // Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, has been presented the Mother Teresa Memorial International Award for Social Justice in recognition of his contribution towards promotion of justice and peaceful co-existence.
Dr Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, received the award on behalf of Sheikh Abdullah in a ceremony hosted by the Mumbai-based Harmony Foundation, an NGO that honours individuals for their commendable work to ensure peace and harmony. Members of the UAE Consulate-General in Mumbai also attended the event, reported Wam, the state news agency.
The Harmony Foundation was set up in 2005 by Dr Abraham Mathai to establish communal harmony between communities and to work for the benefit of all regardless of religion, creed, gender or region.
The award, inspired by the life and work of Mother Teresa, is presented annually to individuals or organisations who aim to promote peace, harmony and social justice.
Previous recipients include Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai and former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, among others.
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