Competitions help to highlight the great potential of people of determination and provide them with a space to express their creativity. In a festive atmosphere reflecting the values of inclusivity and social solidarity, and affirming the UAE's commitment to empowering people of determination and providing them with opportunities to actively participate in various national activities, competitions for people of determination kicked off yesterday at the Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award for Agricultural Excellence pavilion at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in the Al Wahba area of Abu Dhabi. The event saw wide participation and significant interaction from participants and their families. These competitions are organized by the Zayed Authority for People of Determination in cooperation with the Tolerance Club at Abu Dhabi University and the Student Affairs Department at Zayed University, as part of a comprehensive program designed to meet the participants' needs. The program aims to highlight the talents and capabilities of participants and enhance their presence in the social scene through diverse activities that combine entertainment, education, and skill development. The first day of the event saw a distinguished presence from people of determination who took part in interactive activities that fostered a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. The activities were spread across multiple stations, including physical games, creative contests, and educational activities, which contributed to creating a motivating environment that encourages positive interaction and self-confidence, as well as enhancing communication between participants, their families, and visitors. The competitions will continue until the day after tomorrow and are held daily from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with expectations of attracting more participants and visitors. The organizing committee has ensured a comprehensive and safe environment to guarantee the comfort of participants, providing the necessary technical and organizational support, and specialized supervision that takes into account the nature of the needs of people of determination, thereby contributing to achieving a complete and distinguished experience. The Chairman of the Festival and Competitions Committee of the Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award for Agricultural Excellence, Mubarak Al Qasimi Al Mansoori, stated that the launch of competitions for people of determination within the award's pavilion represents a significant milestone that reflects the award's social direction and its desire to be a universal platform for all segments of society. He noted that the great turnout and active participation from the first day demonstrate the success of this initiative in achieving its humanitarian and developmental goals. He added that these competitions contribute to highlighting the vast potential that people of determination possess and provide them with a space to express their talents and creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment, pointing out that the award places at the core of its priorities enhancing the participation of people of determination in community events. Al Mansoori explained that the organizing committee has prepared a diverse program that combines interactive, artistic, and awareness-raising activities, which allows participants to acquire new skills and enhance their abilities, as well as promote social and human values. He considered that the cooperation with the Zayed Authority for People of Determination, Abu Dhabi University, and Zayed University reflects a successful model of integration among institutions in supporting initiatives that serve society and contribute to comprehensive development. The competitions' program includes a variety of activities, including artistic activities that allow participants to express their creativity in innovative ways, as well as interactive contests that foster a spirit of initiative and teamwork, and awareness lectures aimed at developing societal awareness and enhancing positive values. The competitions are accompanied by recreational activities, including motivational programs and interactive games, that enrich the experience of participants and visitors and enhance the atmosphere of joy and interaction within the award's pavilion, which continues to attract large numbers of visitors as part of the Sheikh Zayed Festival. Humanity The competitions for people of determination embody the Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award for Agricultural Excellence's commitment to its social role and its eagerness to support initiatives that contribute to empowering people of determination and providing platforms to showcase their capabilities and enhance their integration into society, in line with the UAE's human approach and its vision of building a more inclusive and sustainable society. Mubarak Al Mansoori:
