UAE reopens child care complex in Istanbul

The United Arab Emirates has officially opened the Sheikh Zayed Child Care Complex in Istanbul following its comprehensive renovation, reaffirming the UAE’s enduring humanitarian approach inspired by the late founding father Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The reopening was made possible due to the continued support and guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

The project was implemented under the supervision of Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies.

The opening ceremony was attended by the wife of the President of the Republic of Türkiye Emine Erdoğan, First Lady of Türkiye; Dr. Maitha Bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State; Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, Minister of Family and Social Services of Türkiye; Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, Director-General of Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; and Hasan Basri, Director-General of Child Services at the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services, along with senior officials from both countries.

The complex was rebuilt by the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, an affiliate of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, as part of the UAE’s international humanitarian and development initiatives.

Dr. Al Shamsi affirmed that the UAE continues to advance the deeply rooted humanitarian legacy of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and to implement the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which places people—wherever they may be—at the heart of development.

She emphasised that investing in children by providing safe, healthy, and nurturing environments is fundamental to building prosperous societies and empowering future leaders.

Dr. Al Shamsi also affirmed that Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak (Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, closely followed the completion of the project and placed great emphasis on the integration of all essential services within the complex.

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