Principles of founding leaders grow stronger
UMM AL QUWAIN: His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, has said that the decision to unify the UAE Armed Forces represented a breakthrough and a turning point in the history of the UAE, one for which the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan paved the way on 6th May, 1976.
He then extended his congratulations and best wishes to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abudhabianddeputysupremecommanderofthe UAE Armed Forces, and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, and all Armed Forces officers and soldiers on the 46th UAE Armed Forces Unification Day, lauding their roles in developing the country’s Armed Forces.
In a statement to ‘Nation Shield’, the UAE’S military journal, marking the 46th Anniversary of the UAE’S Armed Forces Unification Day, Sheikh Saud said, “We must all renew our loyalty to the country’s leadership, praying to Allah Almighty to protect our country and our Armed Forces, being the protective shield of this nation.”
He then praised the Armed Forces officers and soldiers who have proven their metle in batle for their sacrifices to protect the principles of the late Founding Leaders, who believed in uniting the country and its joint destiny to continue the process of development, noting that they have proven to the entire world that developme, giving and promoting tolerance requires a protective force.
ARMED FORCES UNIFICATION DAY A CRITICAL JUNCTURE IN UAE’S RENAISSANCE: FUJAIRAH RULER: His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has affirmed that the decision to unify the UAE Armed Forces, which the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Founding Leaders made, was a historical necessity and a critical juncture in the country’s renaissance.
“On this special national occasion, we reiterate our appreciation for the strong will of our unified nation,whichjoinedhandstopromotejointnational action, helping to protect the country’s security and stability and ensuring a safe life for citizens and residents,” Sheikh Hamad told ‘Nation Shield’ in a statement marking the 46th anniversary of the Armed Forces Unification Day.
He added, “We are proud of the local, regional, and international achievements of our Armed Forces. We also laud the capabilities of its loyal members and the technological advancement of our land, marine and air forces, which were made possible thanks to the continuous efforts of the UAE Government to develop the Armed Forces through deliberateplanningandeffectivestrategiestoatract diverse expertise and utilise the latest world-class military technologies.” The UAE Armed Forces have become a distinguished role model in embodying the values of humanity and sacrifice, promoting the country’s message of tolerance and giving, aiding legitimacy and helping to resolve conflicts and ensuring the stability of communities around the world, he continued.