Gulf Today

Residents commend UAE for prosperity

- Mariecar Jara-puyod, Senior Reporter

SHARJAH: It is said that Divine Providence puts us where we are for a reason and a purpose.

This 02 December, as we jubilantly congratula­te the United Arab Emirates and the Emiratis for their 49th National Day, let us all jointly, warmly express Shukran Jazeelan! Mutamaniya­an Lakum Yawmaan Wataniaan Saeidaan Jiddaan!

Dr. Chuloh Jung-ajman University Innovation Center director/college of Architectu­re-art and Design associate professor, South Korean: “UAE gave me the fair opportunit­y to be successful in my academic career which I couldn’t have even with two Harvard University degrees in South Korea.”

Tanapond Soranant-housewife, Thai: “I am thankful for my husband and my friends who became family. I am grateful for the sense of security.”

Mohamed Ali Al Omari-anglo Arabian Healthcare chief operating officer, Emirati: “I would like to extend my congratula­tions to all our leaders of the United Arab Emirates. Our country has made great progress and now competitiv­e in the global stage as one of the most advanced and developed societies in the world. Thank you so much.”

Christian Lumbera-office staff, Filipino: “It is my first year in this country I am comfortabl­e with because it is safe, organised and makes me feel at home.”

Nash Mawardi-general manager, Indonesian: “I am thankful for the peaceful environmen­t where

I can raise my family happily.”

Wilson Orines-events/lighting staff, Filipino: “There are a lot to be amazed in the UAE like its safety and the authoritie­s’ governance. I misplaced my mobile phone twice at a volleyball court. It was returned. I have gained so many friends of various nationalit­ies in the past two years. We prefer to stay here because it is safe, progressiv­e and organised, with a multitude of opportunit­ies.”

Dr. Raja Sekhar Gujju-anglo Arabian Healthcare chief executive officer, Indian: “My sincerest gratitude to this great country for providing a fantastic environmen­t for profession­als to thrive. The leaders’ impetus on diversity, tolerance and innovation makes the UAE a country of choice for people all over the world.”

Ira Menichini-indonesian qualified advocate: “Only in the UAE, all praise to the UAE leaders; you can work and live with people from all over the world without even thinking about it. I wish the UAE long life and prosperity.”

Porsha Kulthanan-housewife, Thai: “I am thankful for the opportunit­y to work for the Emirates. I and the UAE share the same birthday, Dec.2.”

Suwaporn Srimala-thai Rose Massage Centre owner: “It is wonderful to see the UAE citizens, expats and visitors celebratin­g the occasion happily.”

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