Maktoum bin Mohammed: The anniversary of the unification of our armed forces is full of lessons and lessons

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, confirmed,

The anniversary of the unification of our armed forces is full of lessons and lessons. It reminds us of the wisdom, sincerity, and generosity of our founding fathers who came together on the decision to unify our armed forces in order to empower our young state with strength and resilience.

His Highness added, in a speech on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces, that the anniversary of May 6, 1976 acquires additional importance because it marks the beginning of the process of building our armed forces, whose efficiency, capacity and readiness have reached the level that befits our brilliant Emirati model, which is determined to possess all the elements of self-power qualified to sustain it. Development, progress and resilience… The following is the text of His Highness’s speech on this occasion:

In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful

I am honored to join our wise leadership and the honorable sons and daughters of the Emirates in celebrating the forty-eighth anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces.
This occasion, full of lessons and lessons, reminds us of the wisdom, sincerity, and generosity of our founding fathers, led by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on them. They came together on the decision to unify our armed forces to empower our young state with strength and resilience, and to pave a broad path to deepen the unity of our Emirati family and strengthen our unifying national identity.
The anniversary of May 6, 1976 acquires additional importance because it also marks the beginning of the process of building our armed forces, whose efficiency, capacity and readiness have reached the level that befits our brilliant Emirati model that is determined to possess all the elements of self-power qualified to sustain development, progress and resilience.
The unification decision not only completed one of the most important pillars of our union, but it also produced armed forces that provided a model that overflows with goodness for our nation, our society, and our institutions. Its success in settling all its ranks in record time was a model to be emulated. Its role was a pioneer in diversifying our economy, through its strong entry into the world of the defense industry and its support and encouragement of the private sector to enter this world.
Our armed forces carried the UAE’s message in its participation with international forces in peacekeeping missions, in combating terrorism, and in providing relief to those afflicted by wars and natural disasters.
Thank you to our leaders who provided our armed forces with all the requirements for development and progress.
Thanks, gratitude and thanks go to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, may God protect him. His Highness has led the process of developing our armed forces and defense industry with efficiency, diligence, and unparalleled field follow-up.
And salute our appreciation and respect to the officers and soldiers of the armed forces who provide the highest model of loyalty and belonging, and prove their worth, competence and courage in times of peace and war. Salutes are extended to their colleagues who were martyred and to their honorable families.
On this precious occasion, we renew our pledge to our leaders to emulate their loyalty and generosity, and to live up to their good expectations by watching out for the interests of our country, and doing everything in our power to preserve the achievements they have achieved. And strive to achieve new achievements.
Peace, mercy and blessings of God