His Excellency Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), affirmed that the commemoration of Zayed Humanitarian Day, observed on the 19th of Ramadan to mark the anniversary of the passing of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, represents a significant national occasion. It is a time to express our pride, gratitude and appreciation for the enduring legacy of the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates. His visionary leadership laid the foundations for a humanitarian approach that continues to inspire the region and the world.
His Excellency stated: “Zayed Humanitarian Day embodies the highest values of generosity and compassion, which our wise leadership has consistently upheld and strengthened. Today, the United Arab Emirates stands among the world’s leading nations in charitable and humanitarian work. Through numerous initiatives, it continues to support millions of people globally. The UAE ranks among the leading donor countries in providing development assistance, delivering relief to those in need, and implementing endowment and charitable projects that make a lasting impact.”
His Excellency Al Mulla added: “On this day, we recall the achievements and noble legacy of Zayed, whose humanitarian initiatives remain firmly rooted and continue to serve as a model for charitable work. We reaffirm our commitment to contributing to strengthening the values of solidarity, social cohesion, tolerance, and positivity that define Emirati society.”
About Federal Tax Authority:
The Federal Tax Authority was established by Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2016 to help diversify the national economy and increase non-oil revenues in the UAE through the management and collection of federal taxes based on international best practices and standards, as well as to provide all means of support to enable taxpayers to comply with the tax laws and procedures. Since its inception in 2017, the FTA has been committed to cooperate with the competent authorities to establish a comprehensive and balanced system to make the UAE one of the first countries in the world to implement a fully electronic tax system that encourages voluntary compliance, with simple procedures based on the highest standards of transparency and accuracy – beginning from registration, to the submission of tax returns, to the payment of due taxes through the Authority’s website: www.tax.gov.ae.
