Why Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed, Ministry of Interior, surprised a student with a telephone call

A special phone call between a UAE minister and a young Emirati woman left netizens gushing with emotions, after a video clip airing the conversation went viral on social media platforms in the UAE.

Lt. Gen. Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, personally called Maitha Mohammed, a content creator at the New Media Academy, to offer his support and praise in her role for raising public awareness on social media.

The phone call was also broadcast across the Ministry of Interior’s social media platforms.

During the phone call, Lt. Gen. Sheikh Saif praised Maitha’s role and her use of social media to support the society and confront crimes.