The Islamic Personality - Dubai International Holy Quran Award

United Arab Emirates23 September 2000Draft

On the occasion of awarding H.H. President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as "the Islamic Personality" of the year 1420 H. (1999) during the Third Session of Dubai International Holy Quran Award, the General Postal Authority is honoured with issuing a set of commemorative stamps in two denominations (50 Fils & 250 Fils). His Highness the President has been presented with the Islamic Personality Award at a ceremony held at Al Wathbah Palace on 20 Ramadan 1420 H. (28/12/1999). General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Defense Ministe4 presented the award to Sheikh Zayed. In a statement on the occasion, Sheikh Mohammed praised Sheikh Zayed for his wise leadership, describing him as a great leader. "We are lucky to have such a great leader who is getting greater and greater in our eyes. His name will remain a landmark in history and i, symbol of pride not only for UAE citizens, but i for all Arabs and Muslims as well". Sheikh Mohammed added, "The President has succeeded with his wisdom and farsightedness in building a modern country which has become a model for other states to follow. His generosity knows no bounds and has covered all Arab and Islamic countries".