Highlights
- Dubai Crown Prince applauds touching gesture by Jamal Abdul Rahman, a Community Development Authority officer.
- The viral video showcases Rahman assisting an elderly woman in a wheelchair with extraordinary humility and respect.
- Sheikh Hamdan emphasizes Dubai’s cultural values of care, respect, and service.
- The Crown Prince underscores citizens as the topmost priority, echoing the teachings of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
- Sheikh Hamdan extends gratitude to the Community Development Authority (CDA) for their dedicated service to the community.
- The video resonates with Dubai’s commitment to creating a harmonious and compassionate society.
Dubai Crown Prince applauds the touching display of respect and humility, Jamal Abdul Rahman, an officer at the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai.
Dubai Crown Prince applauds
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid, the Crown Prince of Dubai, shared a heartwarming video on Friday showcasing how Jamal Abdul Rahman went above and beyond in assisting an elderly woman in a wheelchair. The video has since gone viral, embodying the values of care, respect, and service that Dubai holds dear.
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Instead of simply attending to the customer’s needs from behind a counter, Jamal Abdul Rahman chose to be by the woman’s side, squatting down to engage with her at eye level. With genuine attentiveness, he listened to her with a sincere expression, reflecting the core societal values of Dubai.
سرّني الموقف الرائع للأخ جمال عبدالرحمن من هيئة تنمية المجتمع بدبي والذي يعكس قيمنا المجتمعية وثقافتنا التي تحثّ على احترام الكبير وعون الصغير والتواضع للناس .. فنحن حكومة وسلطة لخدمة الناس ولسنا سلطة عليهم كما علّمنا صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم .. أشكر فريق هيئة تنمية… pic.twitter.com/ITXN2ZB93i
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) August 25, 2023
Dubai Culture
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid praised this gesture, stating that it perfectly exemplifies Dubai’s cultural emphasis on respect for the elderly, support for the young, and humility towards all individuals. He underscored that citizens are the topmost priority, and the government’s role is to serve and uplift them, echoing the teachings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Sheikh Hamdan extended his gratitude to the Community Development Authority (CDA), particularly its director-general Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, for their dedicated and sincere service to the community.
In Dubai, such acts of compassion and empathy resonate strongly, reinforcing the emirate’s commitment to creating a harmonious and caring society.