His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, said that it is a matter of pride and joy that the UAE leadership and people celebrate the anniversary of the unification of the armed forces on May 6 of each year, recalling the decision of the founding leader, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, and his brothers, the rulers ’unanimity in uniting our armed forces under one flag and one central leadership, to be the fortified shield for the homeland, and to protect its security, stability and gains.
He added in a speech delivered by His Highness through the "Shield of the Nation" on the occasion of the 44th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces: "Today, as we celebrate this glorious national occasion, we proudly and proudly remember the epics of the men of our armed forces, and the heroic tournaments of our martyrs who presented a patriotic example that we are proud of, reinforced by the spirit of sacrifices and morale. High for the families of the righteous martyrs and their patriotism, asking the Mighty and Glory to bless them with the mercy of his mercy, and bring them down to the homes of the martyrs, the righteous and the righteous, and inspire their mothers, their fathers, their wives and their children with patience and solace ».
His Highness affirmed that “It is a matter of pride and pride that the leadership and people of the United Arab Emirates celebrate the unification of the armed forces on the sixth of May of each year, recalling the decision of the founding leader Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, and the consensus of his brothers rulers to unify our armed forces under One flag, and one central leadership, to be the protective shield for the homeland and protect its security, stability and gains, and contribute with its counterparts in maintaining peace and security in the world, and humanitarian assistance in times of natural crises, when the peoples of the world are exposed to calamities, according to the perspective of leadership and the high goals of our armed forces In addition to technical assistance or infrastructure rehabilitation and the development of public facilities to meet the needs of brotherly and friendly countries.