Our armed forces are the shield of the solid union

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces, followed the following text:

“The decision to unify the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates on May 6, 1976 was a historical resolution, which contributed to the consolidation of the foundations of the union, and paved the way for the launch of its blessed career towards the prosperous future, as our armed forces for 49 years formed a model of awareness and discipline, protecting the homeland, watching the safety of its lands, doing the precious and precious in the way of the elevation of its proud people, while it embodied its lengths. Belonging, commitment and sacrifice; its people were the most severe of time and when a symbol of strength, firmness and giving.

Thanks to the directives and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, “may God protect him”, and the follow -up of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God bless him”, and with the support of their brothers, His Highness the Sheikhs, members of the Supreme Council of the Federation, the UAE’s rulers, the UAE succeeded in building a advanced defensive system, enjoying the highest levels of performance Field, achieving the highest levels of discipline, institutional integration, technical and cognitive development.

Since the first day of its unification, our armed forces have followed a clear approach, which the founding fathers established, with him that went with a hand holding a shield that defends the homeland and preserves his prestige and preserves his dignity, and another carries the torch of brotherhood and giving, a reliable support and help that spreads hope in the souls in times of disasters and crises .. And with the commemoration of the unification of its ranks, our armed forces stand. We are proud of its inspiring humanitarian and societal roles, comparable to its firm military roles.
In “The Year of Society”, we evoke the contributions of our valiant armed forces in supporting societal initiatives and development efforts and enhancing the spirit of solidarity and integration, with a firm belief that the blessing of progress and prosperity that God Almighty has bestowed on the UAE is a natural product of the inspiring cohesion between its rational leadership and its loyal, giving people.

A greeting of pride and appreciation to the individuals, soldiers and officers of the armed forces, for their efforts that they embody our national identity in cohesion and unity, and their role in confirming the concepts of belonging and loyalty; Our armed forces are the reserve of discipline and responsibility, and the giving of its affiliates supports the march of a coherent and firm society … and a salutation of pride and reverence to the souls of the righteous martyrs who carried with all the courage and courage and the banner of glory in response to the call of duty, as their fragrant memory remains a beacon that guides generations and a spring from which the lessons of loyalty to the homeland and belonging to its soil.

The valiant armed forces will remain the shield of the solid union, its security pillar and stability, and its active arm in spreading peace and establishing its foundations, which are continuing, God willing and successful, in its development and upgrading its capabilities, in a way that keeps pace with the aspirations of our leadership and our people, and confirms the leadership of the Emirates and its high position regionally and globally.