UAE National Day enriches love for Union
AJMAN: His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman said that the UAE National Day is a day on which the Emirati people affirm their belief in the Union, and highlights a rich journey of great sacrificesandachievementscharacterisedbystrong will and determination.
In a statement to ‘Nation Shield’, the UAE Armed Forces’ magazine marking the 51st UAE National Day, Sheikh Humaid said, “On this day, we express our pride and appreciation for the UAE and its leadership’s achievements, which have made it a model of a comprehensive renaissance and a distinguished example of a prominent country respected by the entire world.”
He recalled the great legacy of achievements let by the founding leaders, led by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’S Founding Father, as well as the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed
Al Nahyan, describing him as “an icon of compassion, tolerance, generosity and giving”.
Sheikhhumaidexplainedthattheuae’snational Day symbolises the honest efforts to provide people with decent lives and good education, adding that, since the establishment of the UAE, the leadership realisedthatnationsarebuiltbyhandworkandgreat sacrifices, making social development and equipping citizens with knowledge their first objective.
He extended his best wishes and congratulations to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, as well as to the UAE people.
Separately, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, said that the anniversary of the foundation of the UAE is a key moment in the nation’s history to proudly remember the strong will and determination of the Founding Fathers and their efforts to establish the Union.
The UAE has continued to achieve successes over a 51-year period until it became today, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a model of sustainable development and a leader among world nations, Sheikh Saud added in his speech published by ‘Nation Shield’, the UAE Armed Forces’ magazine marking the 51st UAE National Day.
“Today,wecelebrateaspecialoccasionrepresenting a crucial milestone in our history, build around the ambitious vision of the UAE’S Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brothers, the Founding Leaders, who presented to the world a distinguished country that is proactively shaping a beter future and is steadfast in logging even more achievements,” he stated.
The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah said that 2nd December marked the beginning of the UAE’S development journey, which was driven by the UAE people’s compassion and giving. “On this day, we remember the giving of the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who led us through the UAE’S empowerment stage to make major strides and achievements, and let a lasting mark on us all.”
He continued, “Since its establishment 51 years ago, the UAE has logged significant accomplishments in its track record, enabling it to achieve a high stature regionally and globally. Powered by a set of values that include tolerance, coexistence and openness, the UAE has continued to enhance its global presence, by empowering the people to performtheirrolesoptimallyinpushingthecountry’s development forward.