His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, that the second of December, in which we renew, the people and leadership, loyalty to the homeland, and recall the fragrant biography of the father of the late founding leader Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan "may God bless him", and his founding fathers They laid the strong foundations of a country that impressed the world with its comprehensive civilizational renaissance and the dignity, dignity and dignity it provided to its citizens and residents. We will continue to be generationally proud, proud to give our founding fathers, believing in their approach, following in their footsteps, for the sake of the nation, and for the happiness of the nation.

In his speech on the 48th National Day of the UAE, President HH Sheikh Sabah said in the UAE that we do not use indicators of economic growth as important as a single criterion to measure the success of our productive and service projects. With the added value of these quality of life projects, the balanced and sustainable growth they create, and the jobs, training and rehabilitation they create, the main purpose of economic activity is to make our country the best place and security for all members of society.

The following is the text of His Highness' speech:

// My sons and daughters ..

Peace, mercy and blessings of God..

On this blessed day of the nation of tolerance and peace, I pay tribute to you on the forty-eighth anniversary of the founding of the United Arab Emirates. On behalf of you, we extend our sincere congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and for my brothers, members of the Supreme Council of the Union, Rulers of the Emirates, and Crown Princes. And defend him.

The second of December, in which we, people and leadership, renew our loyalty to the homeland, and recall the fragrant biography of the father of the late founding leader Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “May God bless his soul”, and his founding fathers, who laid the strong foundations of a state that impressed the world with its comprehensive civilizational renaissance. And the dignity, dignity and dignity of its citizens and residents, and will continue to succeed generations, proud of the giving of our founding fathers, believing in their approach, following in their footsteps, for the sake of the homeland and the happiness of its people.

To this end, the Federal Supreme Council, the Federal Government and local governments are working in close cooperation to translate and implement policies and strategies into national plans, projects, programs and initiatives that enhance the quality of services and promote citizens' choices, fulfill their aspirations, and ensure their happiness. By increasing the representation of Emirati women in the Federal National Council to 50%, the UAE ranks among the developed countries in the world in terms of women's representation in parliament.

Dear sons and daughters of the homeland ..

The past year has been a year of community development in all its dimensions. More than half of the federal budget resources have been channeled to fund community development programs and social benefits, achieving excellence in the highest priority sectors: health care and education, building a secure and cohesive society, fair justice, and infrastructure. Education will continue to be our top priority, and our path to the future. In confirmation of this trend, the federal budget for the New Year has allocated a high proportion of its funds to finance school development projects. Thadah, as the Council of Ministers adopted a decision to establish a fund to support education, which will open the door to the community represented in its members and institutions; to participate effectively in the financing of the development of education programs, which is no longer just to teach, but it is building the skills, values ​​and attitudes and the discovery and development capabilities and talents.

To provide a decent life for every citizen and a safe roof for every family, the Federal Government, in coordination with local governments, has embarked on an ambitious plan to create thousands of housing units distributed throughout the country. The National Quality of Life 2031 Strategy, aimed at building a stronger and more cohesive society, Projects that entrench tender values ​​and community service practices.

In a move aimed at building and employing youth capacity, the Council of Ministers adopted a resolution to enhance the participation of youth in the boards of government bodies, institutions and companies.The government has launched initiatives to develop youth leadership capabilities and support the startups of entrepreneurs, enabling them to the techniques of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the strong integration in the outer space industry, which This year, we made a leap forward with the arrival of the first Emirati astronaut to the International Space Station. What the UAE's son Hazza Al Mansouri achieved is the first step in an ambitious Emirati space program that extends over 100 years and aims to establish The UAE's position as a global platform for space-oriented research and projects to support comprehensive development efforts.

The government, as it is concerned with looking forward to the future, and transforming its challenges into opportunities and achievements that serve the state, society and the individual, is equally concerned with the preservation of our customs, traditions, values ​​and elements of our people's heritage. Reviving, celebrating and passing on heritage to future generations is one of the most basic rules. Our heritage is the foundation of our identity, the basis of our belonging, the source of our inspiration, the driving force of our march, and the bridge of our communication with the peoples. The great nations celebrate their heritage and history, value their children, boast their martyrs, and safeguard the elements Their culture and the components of their identity.

Citizens ..

We in the UAE do not take indicators of economic growth, as important, as a single criterion to measure the success of the productive and service projects in our country, but we measure success with the value of these projects for the quality of life, and the balanced and sustainable growth, and what they create. Job opportunities, training and rehabilitation, the main purpose of economic activity, is to make our country the best place and security for all members of society.

Within this firm orientation, we see Emiratisation as one of the real indicators to measure success and localization, which we mean, is not merely a mechanism of employment and employment, but a constructive tool, an empowerment tool, a qualification path, and the embodiment of this understanding, the Council of Ministers last September adopted a package of strategic decisions To support this issue, the establishment of a national fund to support and rehabilitate job seekers, and amend the labor and pensions laws to equal privileges for citizens working in the private sector and the government and semi-government sectors.

We also see security as a real indicator and a key criterion for measuring economic and social progress. There is no development without sustainable security, nor progress without the rule of law and respect for human rights. In this regard, the Ministry of Interior and its security and police services deserve our thanks and appreciation for their valuable role in protecting security and safeguarding rights, and their outstanding efforts in developing the work system and enhancing the quality of services, including the adoption of global best practices. Awarded the highest international awards.

Thanks to such sound planning, our country has become a major actor in the international economic scene, an attractive international business center, attracting capital and elite aspirants seeking a better future and a decent living.In order to strengthen this competitive environment, the government allowed foreign investors to fully own in thirteen key sectors. This was supported by laws, policies and projects.

My sons and daughters ..

You have achieved the goal with our initiative to declare 2019 a year of tolerance.Your country has provided a role model for tolerance, and you have sent a strong message to the world that you, people of all kinds, can live in peace if they take a tolerance and tolerance approach. International covenants and covenants are an inherent virtue in our Islamic religion, and a way of life that has been committed by members of society since the dawn of history, and adopted by the vision of a state and constitutional pillars and the framework of legislation, and tolerance does not mean concession or leniency, but means to ensure justice and impartiality and acceptance of the other, and provide economic opportunities Conscious everyone without discrimination, and the recognition of the rule of law in the enjoyment of rights and freedoms universally recognized.

In line with these values, our country has adopted a foreign policy since its inception based on active participation in international efforts to improve human life, protect the environment, achieve sustainable development goals, eradicate poverty, hunger, disease and illiteracy, participate in international efforts to combat terrorism and fight extremism, and support peaceful settlements. All these have solidified our leading role as a global capital for tolerance and civilization, in addition to its advanced position in the system of benevolent forces in the world. Peace and dialogue, granting aid, mitigating the effects of crises and meeting the needs of the vulnerable, an approach that has enabled our country to build a positive and honorable image, and fruitful cooperation and integration relations with all countries and peoples.

Active UAE diplomacy, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, deserves our appreciation and appreciation for the high organized efforts exerted in implementing the foreign policy of the State, building its image, expressing its sovereignty, enhancing its status and consolidating its relations. On top of that, the UAE passport became the strongest and first in the world. It is a high achievement that reflects the civilized face of our country and the respect and appreciation it enjoys at the regional and international levels.

My sons and daughters ..

Our country will always look forward confidently to the future, faithful to its historical symbols and leaders, proud of its achievements and giving its sons and daughters, proud of its martyrs, adhering to its Islam and Arabism, bragging about its identity and the components of its culture, bragging about its armed forces and the competence of our security apparatuses, which have contributed strongly to the advancement of our security forces. Spirits and blood in defense of the homeland, the preservation of its gains, the defense of the right, the fight against terrorism and the preservation of peace. Stressing our constant endeavor to develop these forces and upgrade their capabilities, and to care for its personnel, extending thanks and gratitude to its soldiers, officers and commanders for their dedication to the duty. And appreciation to the people of our people loyal to the cohesion and deep consciousness, and salute to the residents among us of the brotherly and friendly countries.

May God protect you all, and repaid on the path of good your footsteps, and provided you with the strength and determination to continue giving, and every year, and the nation is full of pride.