Strong and Secure
We will stay the course laid down by our founding fathers and continue to deepen the Spirit of the Union, whose announcement was motivated by the aspirations of our people for a system that unifies and mobilises efforts through federal institutions.” Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
The UAE is getting more prosperous over the years thanks to the tireless efforts made by our men and women who hold the name of the United Arab Emirates in high esteem in their hearts, translating their love for their nation in word and deed.” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
The 2nd of December is a day that will be remembered forever; a day that witnessed the establishment of a country that would become, within just a few decades, a model of successful state building and fine example of a united and cohesive nation.” Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
abu dhabi — The UAE is built on strong foundations and is proud of its past. We will prepare for the future today, not tomorrow, said the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the occasion of National Day. In his statement, the President also said the country rejects any foreign interference that undermines the security of the region.
He said the country has been successful as it appreciates cultural and human diversity which is a “key engine for sustainable development and a means for deepening the culture of openness, dialogue, communication and coexistence, and the denunciation of intolerance, extremism and intellectual isolation”.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said happiness is a way of life in the country.
“Strong bonds of solidarity between the people and their leadership shield the nation against those trying to stop the country’s march to a prosperous and sustainable future — a future where the UAE plans to become “second to none”.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, said the UAE has done well to contribute to the enrichment of human civilisation.
Marking the 46th National Day in the UAE, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said the leadership will stay on the course laid down by the nation’s founding fathers and continue to deepen the Spirit of the Union.
“Our federal experiment, which will celebrate its golden jubilee in a few years, boasts of examples of courage, heroism and achievement. Armed with unflinching perseverance, our fathers laid down a solid foundation that delivered remarkable achievements and a giant productive infrastructure and achieved paradigm changes in all walks of life. They paved the way for a successful federal experiment that promoted the concepts of national participation and pride,” said Sheikh Khalifa.
The path towards a better future begins with the diversification of the sources of national income, said Sheikh Khalifa. “When we launch projects for renewable energy, space technology and oil derivatives industries, when we create opportunities for small scale enterprises and for tourism, financial and logistic services, and when we invest in human resources, we actually mean diversification.”
Sheikh Khalifa stressed the importance of investing in human potential. “A development that is not human-oriented is doomed to failure. We believe that the prime job of the government is to make people happy; its mandate is to make the homeland a good place in which to live; create an environment that revives hopes, foster dreams, and engage in actions that make citizens feel safe.”
Sheikh Khalifa said the cabinet reshuffle last October was part of preparing for the future. “The mandate of the reshuffle was to prepare the country for the UAE Centennial Plan 2071 so as to become resilient to absorb the potential transformations over the next five decades.
Sheikh Khalifa said that the UAE is in the forefront to restore security and stability in the region.
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa also spoke about the approaching “Year of Zayed” in 2018, which will mark 100 years since the birth of the founding father, and urged citizens to make the year one for “loyalty and belonging, as well as for the enhancement of creative and innovative practices that enable our state to become a pivotal actor regionally and globally”.
He also called on the international community to combat terrorism. “We are among the countries that support efforts aimed at making the Middle East a region free from weapons of mass destructions.”
Sheikh Khalifa lauded the efforts of the armed forces and security agencies for their relentless efforts to modernise and upgrade their capabilities and to take care of their personnel. He also saluted the soldiers, officers and commanders for their dedication and devotion in performing their national duties.— Wam
We are among the countries that support efforts aimed at making the Middle East a region free from weapons of mass destructions.” Sheikh Khalifa