“Emirati pride” leads “X”… “January 17 will remain engraved in memory.”

Today, January 17, marks the third anniversary of the Houthi group’s attacks on the United Arab Emirates, targeting civilian facilities.

The Houthis had launched a drone attack on January 17, 2022, which resulted in a fire and explosion in three fuel tanks in the Musaffah area, and a minor fire incident occurred in the construction area of ​​Abu Dhabi International Airport (currently Zayed International Airport). The attack led to the death of three people, and the wounding of six others, ranging from minor to moderate injuries.

A research study by the Trends Center for Research and Consultation confirmed that these attacks revealed the state’s ability to deal with terrorist threats with high efficiency, and demonstrated the Emirati pride in extending a helping hand and legitimate support.

On this occasion, the hashtag #Emirati_chivalry and the hashtag #January_17_chivalry topped the list of the most popular topics on the “X” platform in the United Arab Emirates.

The followers emphasized, through the two hashtags, that the UAE is a nation resistant to terrorism, that its leadership does not shake in the face of conspiracies, and that the Emirati people are stronger than temptations.

Follow-up Hamda said: “The UAE is a country resistant to terrorism… a people stronger than temptations… and a leadership that does not shake in the face of conspiracies.”

Observers said that the UAE’s combination of security and diplomacy strengthened its position as a regional power capable of protecting its national security and supporting stability in the region. Observer Musab Al-Taniji said: “The UAE combined security and diplomacy, which strengthened its position as a regional power capable of protecting its national security and supporting stability in the region..# “Emirati pride…strong security, effective diplomacy, and stronger regional stability.”

For their part, observers expressed their feelings of pride and pride towards the United Arab Emirates, noting that January 17 will remain engraved in their memories. Observer Omar said: “On January 17, we remember the feelings of unity, loyalty, solidarity, and chivalry of the people of the Emirates and the events that made our people stronger.” And united more than ever before, may God maintain security, safety and stability in our country and protect it from all evil.”

Followers also stressed that no matter how great the challenges and difficulties are, the state of chivalry, will, and steadfastness will come to the fore. Follower Abdullah Nasser Al-Nuaimi said: “No matter how great the difficulties are and whatever their size…the UAE…is a state of chivalry, will, and steadfastness in the face of difficulties.”

For their part, followers praised the Emirati people, describing them as a people of loyalty, sacrifices, chivalry and determination, stressing that history bears witness to that. Follower Ali Al-Zuhri Al-Kaabi said: “The people of the Emirates are a people of loyalty, a people of sacrifices, a people of resolve, a people of chivalry when the herald calls… and history bears witness.” .