Faisal Niaz Tirmizi receives Emirati citizens at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi to mark Zayed Humanitarian Day.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The ambassador lauded the UAE’s commitment to the humanitarian values that Sheikh Zayed instilled in the UAE people, while addressing a gathering of Pakistani community members and Emirati guests at an Iftari at the Embassy mark Zayed Humanitarian Day.

“I along with a delegation of Pakistan Business Council paid a visit to the mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed and offered Fateha and prayers for his soul, today. UAE has become a hub of global business and cultural activities, which is the manifestation of Sheikh Zayed’s dream who united the seven Emirates and transformed them to UAE.

Faisal Tirmizi receives Hussain Muhammad (L) and a Pakistani businessman (R) at the reception.

The gathering included Pakistani doctors, engineers, educationists, businessmen and Emirati citizens.

The ambassador said that Pakistan was one of the first countries to open its diplomatic representation in UAE by sending its ambassador six months before UAE was formed.

“We have very long association with UAE. Ch. Zafar Iqbal, the Pakistani banker is here who first met Sheikh Zayed in January 1967 and then moved to Abu Dhabi in 1968 opening a branch of UBL bank here,” said Tirmizi.

Tirmizi informed the Pakistani community members that the Mission is endeavoring for enhancing consular services and the newly established Consular Hall with state-of-the-art facilities will be operational by August this year.

Faisal Tirmizi attends Iftar party at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

“We are grateful to Pakistani community members and Emirati friends without whose support this would have not been possible,” emphasised the ambassador.  While introducing the new Consul General, Tirmizi appreciated Hussain Muhammad for the performance of Pakistan’s Consulate General in Dubai towards extending consular services to community members.