His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, said that the celebration of the National Day this year coincides with a precious occasion dear to all of us, namely the re-election of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the UAE. It has gained a good reputation as a modern state that offers goodness to all countries of the world, and contributed in providing a fine model for the region and the Arab and Islamic world.

In a speech delivered on the occasion of the 48th National Day, Sheikh Hamdan added that on this occasion, we renew the pledge and allegiance to our leader in the path of the Union, which started on the second of December 1971.

The following is the text of His Highness' speech:

On the occasion of the 48th National Day of the United Arab Emirates, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and to his brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE. Prime Minister 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, His Highness Sheikhs, Members of the Supreme Council of the UAE Rulers, and the people of the UAE, wishing us all the memory of today. Wat All the hopes of our people in the progress and prosperity have been achieved.

The celebration of this year coincides with a precious and dear occasion for the re-election of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the UAE.He has underpinned the UAE's political, economic, developmental and social status, and has earned a good reputation as a modern state offering good to all countries of the world. And contributed to provide a fine model for the region and the Arab and Islamic world.

On this occasion, we renew the pledge and allegiance to our leader in the path of the Union, which began on the second of December 1971 .. Forty-eight years have made the glory of a nation led by the leader of Khaled laid the foundations of its civilizational and administrative renaissance through a march celebrated achievements internally and externally and manifested in many positions.

This miracle was achieved by the man who was predestined to lead the renaissance of a people and the resurgence of a nation, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Sheikh Zayed led the processions of construction and progress and the renaissance of the sincere leader of his people, and the kindness of the loving father of his children, he gave the tender that will remain forever eternally encircling our necks, and we will continue to fail to fulfill his right, and thanked him .. The past, with his faith, was able to preserve this experience and to emphasize its development for the benefit of the people of the UAE and the pride of the Arab nation.

We are delighted that the UAE and the UAE will enjoy a strong and healthy economy, a significant growth culminating in the largest budget in 2020 in the country's history, one third of which will be devoted to social development, a strategy of eliminating depleted oil in 50 years, and a sustainable energy trend that will establish a qualitative transformation of the green economy that is in line with the vision Dubai's bid to host the Expo 2020 has boosted economic growth and the UAE's environment has remained the most attractive for investors, with many exhibitions organized and visited by millions of people every year. This year also witnessed a landmark event and a milestone marked the launch of the first Emirati astronaut to the International Space Station, the first Arab astronaut to the station, and this journey carried a new Arab achievement and a message related to the importance of science and knowledge and their role in achieving sustainable development of societies and serve humanity.

The year also witnessed another important event in the march of the federal state, the elections of the Federal National Council 2019, which is a continuation of what began in 2006 with the election of half of the members of the Council after our country has made great achievements and radical transformations at various levels, including the deepening of democratic practice in the belief of leadership Political participation is an integral part of the state's progress and comprehensive development, in addition to raising the representation of Emirati women in the Federal National Council to 50% in order to consolidate the leading role of Emirati women in various sectors and developmental fields. This step will strengthen, strengthen and activate the federal institutions with the new benefits of the National Council in the next stage.

What has been achieved under the Union does not require confirmation or proofs to prove that the UAE has achieved the impossible and made an achievement that every citizen is proud and makes him proud of his homeland and honored his leadership, has remained the concern for human and development is the living asset of the future of the UAE, the State of the Union was very interested in caring for Activating the role of service and humanitarian institutions, developing government performance and close field follow-up for each large and small for a more prosperous and stable tomorrow, and supporting all categories of society, especially the most vulnerable groups such as For children, the elderly, the disabled, orphans, widows and support needy humanitarian cases and care for good projects.

The UAE has been keen to adopt the principle of trust and give opportunities to young people. The UAE fulfilled its promise when it introduced youth councils in the seven emirates and provided them with a full opportunity to assume responsibility. When they believe in their successes and creations in various forms of life, the State of the Union remains their vast arena, waiting for them to give more.

As we receive a new year from the union of our state, this means the continuation of the development process and riding progress, always aspiring to achieve successes and preserve achievements and reach our country to the first place and this comes loyalty to the wise leadership and dedication for the homeland and provide it with all precious and precious and to preserve the principles, customs and traditions we inherited Generation of parents and grandparents, cohesion and solidarity and solidarity and uphold the value of work and production in order to continue this march, no matter how great the challenges and many difficulties.