His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain, extended his congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces.
H.H. Sheikh Hazza also extended his congratulations to Their Highnesses the members of the Federal Supreme Council, the rulers of the UAE, and to the leadership and members of the Armed Forces, including officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers.
In a speech on the occasion, HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that this anniversary represents an immortal day in the minds of the nation's people for its embodiment of heroism and sacrifice for the sake of building the UAE, raising its flag high and preserving its achievements. On 6 May 1976, the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brothers, Rulers of the UAE, laid the first brick of a solid national unity, which transformed thanks to the vision of the wise leadership into a towering temple that is exemplary in the east and west of the earth, God rest his soul.
His Highness added: ‘Our armed forces are a fortress that protects the nation's gains and a shield that safeguards the capabilities of the UAE and defends its borders. At the same time, these forces spread a message of peace and goodness in the world with their humanitarian giving, which is embodied in their active participation in support of relief and peacekeeping efforts in the regional and international arenas.’
H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: ‘On this national anniversary, we draw inspiration from the historic decision that united our forces under one flag and one command, as a beacon for present and future generations that our armed forces are always able to keep pace with challenges and overcome difficulties, in order to preserve the UAE's gains and its position as an oasis of security and stability.’
On this occasion, His Highness praised the sacrifices of the UAE's valiant soldiers, saying: ‘You are the protectors of the homeland and its loyal men in raising the flag of the State of the Union, in the fields of pride and dignity, for its glory and elevation, reflecting the best images and meanings of sacrifice, loyalty and loyalty to the homeland and its wise leadership.’
In a speech on the occasion, HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that this anniversary represents an immortal day in the minds of the nation's people for its embodiment of heroism and sacrifice for the sake of building the UAE, raising its flag high and preserving its achievements. On 6 May 1976, the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brothers, Rulers of the UAE, laid the first brick of a solid national unity, which transformed thanks to the vision of the wise leadership into a towering temple that is exemplary in the east and west of the earth, God rest his soul.
His Highness added: ‘Our armed forces are a fortress that protects the nation's gains and a shield that safeguards the capabilities of the UAE and defends its borders. At the same time, these forces spread a message of peace and goodness in the world with their humanitarian giving, which is embodied in their active participation in support of relief and peacekeeping efforts in the regional and international arenas.’
H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: ‘On this national anniversary, we draw inspiration from the historic decision that united our forces under one flag and one command, as a beacon for present and future generations that our armed forces are always able to keep pace with challenges and overcome difficulties, in order to preserve the UAE's gains and its position as an oasis of security and stability.’
On this occasion, His Highness praised the sacrifices of the UAE's valiant soldiers, saying: ‘You are the protectors of the homeland and its loyal men in raising the flag of the State of the Union, in the fields of pride and dignity, for its glory and elevation, reflecting the best images and meanings of sacrifice, loyalty and loyalty to the homeland and its wise leadership.’