Solidarity between people, leadership is UAE’s shield
dubai — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has said that the strong bonds of solidarity between the UAE people and their leadership are the true shield against any external attempts seeking to undermine the nation’s ambitions for a future where the Emirates would be second to none.
Speaking on the occasion of the National Day, Sheikh Mohammed said that the 46th anniversary of the establishment of the Union comes at a time the UAE has become more stable and powerful thanks to the noble legacy passed down through the years and shaped the vision of the founding fathers who instilled values of patriotism and love for the Homeland.
He noted that the 46th anniversary of the Union comes at a time “when we can safely announce that the UAE has become among the world’s most advanced nations”.
“Our objective is for future generations in the UAE to lead happier lives in a thriving environment with abundant opportunities, more connectivity and global influence.”
Sheikh Mohammed noted that many people think that we are just dreaming. “But we remind these people of the fact that our Union started as a dream at the hands of visionary people.”
He went on to say that the UAE’s dream of becoming the best is justified and verified by the advanced rankings boasted by the country across world competitiveness indexes and reports.
Sheikh Mohammed added that the UAE last year had blazed a trail in the world by establishing ministries for tolerance, happiness, future and youth out of a strong belief that no society can succeed without giving its human wealth its utmost care, attention and tools of empowerment.
The UAE has become a dreamland for everyone seeking a better life, embracing tolerance as an inalienable cultural value, Sheikh Mohammed said, affirming that the nation can become home to any global citizen seeking to live in peaceful coexistence with other cultures within an atmosphere of mutual benefit and giving.
“And herein I’d love to relay a message to all nationalities living and working in the UAE: We truly cherish and value your significant contributions for the country to maintain its positive reputation and bolster its developmental drive. You’re an integral part of the UAE social fabric whose power lies in possessing an ideal environment for multiculturalism.”
Sheikh Mohammed added that youth are the country’s true wealth who are spearheading the nation’s drive to deliver the future. — Wam