His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, emphasized that the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates have received special attention since its foundation by the founding leader of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and unify them under a central leadership On the sixth of May 1976 to strengthen the pillars of national unity, land, people and civilization, and assumed a global position among the armies of the world in terms of organization, armament and training, and raised its capabilities to keep pace with military technological development.
This came on the occasion of the presence of His Highness the Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, the activities of the seventh edition of the “Fortress of the Union 7”, which witnessed the most important military parade at the state level, and was demonstrated through it The high capabilities of the valiant classes of our armed forces, in which our valiant heroes demonstrated high capabilities of military skills, reflected the high level and coordination between the military ranks, their readiness to participate in supporting national security, and their high morale to address any external ambitions that might threaten stability in the region, in addition to supporting Principles of peace Mai, and assistance and humanitarian assistance, both in conflict zones or in situations of natural disasters, and to ensure the high constants that are characterized by, and of efficiency and outstanding capabilities in accordance with the highest standards of technical armament, training and efficiency.
His Highness said: “During the era of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, our armed forces assumed a special position, and their national cadres received unparalleled attention in terms of scientific qualification, training, and the quality of armaments, developing their capabilities to protect the nation and its gains, and to promote Its security and stability.
His Highness the Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain praised the founding of the youth base for national and reserve service, to express the sons and daughters of the country with their national affiliation, their loyalty to their leadership, and bear the responsibilities of defending national gains, and valued the sacrifices of the well-known martyrs of the homeland, and their active role in achieving victories, who wrote with their pure blood a model in Patriotism and defending the homeland and its gains .. calling on God Almighty to protect them with the mercy of his mercy, and to house them in the homes of the righteous and martyrs.
The audience witnessed during the military parade organized in the Corniche area of Umm al-Quwain, formations of our armed forces, “Sons of Zayed, may God rest his soul, and the soldiers of Khalifa, may God protect him”, our loyal and strong soldiers, who stand as a bulwark of the Union against any greed or vandalism .. presenting The highest and most magnificent verses of heroism in standing and defending the nation’s gains and gains, believing in their role in protecting security, and raising the flag of the country with a high beater.
A number of valiant Emirati soldiers affiliated with the armed forces carried out a set of qualitative operations, which provided a realistic picture of what is happening in war situations, and confronting them with courage, to deliver a message that the armed forces will remain the strong bulwark and shield against all those who begged themselves to tamper with the security of the homeland and the citizen, And the achievements and capabilities of this dear country, in light of the current and unstable conditions in the region.
Members of our armed forces show great capabilities in responding to organized terrorist operations, and protecting prominent figures, in light of the instability in the region, in residential areas and populated cities, in the face of terrorism, riots, and other scenarios that show interaction and coordination between different units Military, land, sea, air, and presidential guard.
In view of the current conditions and the high level of risk in the region, the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates, in cooperation with other security agencies, have taken all precautions to ensure the security and safety of public figures, and the security of the citizen and resident on this land, from the operations of internal security, inspection and guarding.
During the parade, the forces presented a simulation of such scenarios, where a "prominent figure" appeared, heading to its residence under strict protection by the presidential guard elements, who are responsible for securing high-level personalities, and include among its elements elite units that are among the most important forces in the country, and support them Different teams and formations of the land, sea, air and air defense forces, and they are highly qualified and knowledgeable.
The military presentation was attended by the President of the Federal National Council Saqr Ghobash, Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Sheikh Hamid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Sheikh Saif bin Rashid Al Mualla, head of the Department of Economic Development in Umm Al Quwain, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, deputy head of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Umm Al-Qaiwain, Sheikh Majid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Head of the Department of Tourism and Antiquities, Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Head of the Finance Department, Sheikh Ali bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Head of the Municipal Department, Sheikh Saqr bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior General Saif Abdullah Al Shafar and Major General Sheikh Ra Bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Commander in Chief of Umm Al Quwain Police, senior officers of the armed forces, and a number of officials, citizens, and community members.