Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, GDRFA, has received Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of the Happiness and Marketing Department at Union Coop.

During the meeting, the parties discussed mutual cooperation and ways of joining forces to celebrate the 'Year of Zayed'.

This initiative follows the directives of the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, regarding the preparations for the initiative, which will celebrate the centennial of the birth of the founding father late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and commemorate his achievements and heritage.

Both parties stressed their commitment to take part in the initiative by launching new campaigns and programmes that reflect the love and loyalty of Emirati people for the founding father.

The initiative also represents a unique opportunity for relaying Sheikh Zayed noble message of building and giving for the UAE, and instilling these values in the new generation.