His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, said: “Today, I and the sons and daughters of the UAE are celebrating the anniversary of the founding of our federation. But the sizes and natures of the achievements made ».
In a speech delivered on the occasion of the 48th UAE National Day, Sheikh Hamdan said that for us in the UAE, these 48 years are comparable to the achievements of hundreds of years for the countries and societies that preceded us in achieving national independence. His Highness said: “I would like to pay tribute to God Almighty who praised the efforts of our founding fathers to successfully establish our union and establish our state.”
His Highness stressed: «The Emiratis and Emiratis today more proud of their achievements and pride in their present and confidence in their future».