Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan confirmed that the decision to unify the armed forces on May 6, 1976, under one flag, is a historic decision and a wise step that embodies the insightful visions and wise approach followed by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God bless him. His wealth, and his brothers, the rulers of the Emirates, in order to lay the foundations of a developed country that ranks first on all global competitiveness indicators. His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan added, on the occasion of the forty-eighth anniversary of the unification of the armed forces: “Our armed forces are the nation’s safe and fortified shield and impenetrable fence from the moment of its founding. They are a source of confidence and pride for the people of the Emirates and their residents, and they are one of the most important main pillars on which people rely. The founding fathers helped consolidate the foundations of the Union State, consolidate the blessed path of our country, and preserve our gains.”
On this occasion, His Highness extended his warmest congratulations and blessings to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour. Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, Chief of the Presidential Cabinet, and their brothers, Their Highnesses the Rulers of the Emirates, the Crown Princes, the Deputy Rulers and the honorable people of the UAE, saluting the officers and members of our brave armed forces, on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces. His Highness pointed out that this historic decision strengthened the bond of cohesion between the people of the nation with the bond of duty represented in defending the homeland and consolidating identity and belonging to the land and people of the Union in the face of all challenges. His Highness continued: “On this occasion that we celebrate, we remember the loyal sons of the nation, the martyrs of the nation, may God have mercy on them all. We salute them from the heart, to the heroes who are the example that embodies for us the highest levels of patriotism, and the highest meanings of sacrifice for those who sacrificed their lives so that the nation may live.” His Highness said: “Forty-eight years, our valiant forces have been performing their role with valor, determination and professionalism in defending the nation’s gains, as they were able, in record time, to enter defense military industries, and established the concepts of learning and knowledge as a solid approach for development and progress in all military sciences, and today, thank God. Praise be to God, we are blessed and proud of our armed forces, which have established the pillars of our union and are moving us, with steadfastness and strength, towards sustainable development and achieving future ambitions in a safe and prosperous homeland.
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