A new programme has been launched that will see Emiratis urged to host families for iftar during Ramadan. The Emirati Values Iftar project is being led by the Federal Youth Foundation and it aims to educate people on traditional UAE values and customs. The initiative also seeks to foster positive, constructive dialogue between the UAE’s citizens and expats. The project is being promoted by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and the wife of Sheikh Zayed, the country's Founding Father. “Every Emirati family will be an ambassador to Emirati values, reaching out to resident families during the Holy Month of Ramadan,” said Sheikha Fatima. “We count on our youth to preserve our national values and further embed them in our society.” “Our national values compel us to get to know others, be tolerant, and have an open mind. “The late Sheikh Zayed welcomed everyone at his table, regardless of religion, race or nationality.” A special electronic platform has been created for the project that allows anyone wishing to take part to contact the Federal Youth Council. Saeed Al Nadheri, director-general of the Federal Youth Foundation, said: “The Emirati Values Iftar initiative is an ideal opportunity for every Emirati family to play a role in promoting our national values. The youth are our leading values ambassadors, walking in the footsteps of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. “The platform was designed to make it easier for UAE citizens and residents to participate in the initiative." He called on the nation’s young people to take part in the campaign and publish their participation under the hashtag #Emirati_Values_Iftar