His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, affirmed that the decision to unify the armed forces on May 6, 1976 marked the entry of the UAE into an important stage in its history in which the foundations and pillars on which the edifices of this young country were to be laid were protected by eyes that are not overlooked and determined Do not let loose and tireless arms protect its dignity, and mobilize the foundations raised by it, and ensure that it continues to achieve the broad aspirations started by the founder of the Union, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, "May God bless him."
His Highness added - in a speech he addressed through "The Shield of the Nation" on the forty-fourth anniversary of the unification of the armed forces - that the valiant Emirati armed forces have written the greatest championships in various fields of pride and honor and demonstrated to the world that the son of the Emirates is the first to initiate to be in the front of the ranks standing by the owners The right to face any unfair injustice and that the name of the Emirates will always be linked to spreading goodness and peace in all parts of the earth.
And he stressed that our armed forces will remain a high symbol of our pride and dignity and a sure guarantee for the emirate’s prosperity and prosperity, so that our country continues its blessed path towards achieving its major goals, which always places the happiness and security of man in the forefront, preserving the constants on which the structure of the union is based and adhering to the principles of truth, good and justice always.
The following is the text of His Highness' speech on this occasion.
/ We celebrate a precious memory for all of our hearts and the day when the Emiratis line an important chapter in the epic building episodes whose episodes have continued with great momentum for nearly five decades; it is the anniversary of the unification of the valiant armed forces ... this day when the vision was embodied and the word was united and the decision was made that the nascent state needs To a shield that preserves its gains, provides protection for its soil, protects its unity and repels the plot of the two plotters, and a sword that defames it is a champion of the truth and its companions in the face of injustice and tyranny, and deterring all those who ask themselves to tamper with the capabilities of the homeland or think about undermining its security and stability.
The decision to unify the armed forces on May 6, 1976 marked the entry of the United Arab Emirates into an important stage in its history in which the foundations and pillars on which the edifices of this young country were to be laid, to protect them with untighted eyes, unswerving resolve and untiring arms ... preserving their dignity, And mobilize her foundations raised, and guaranteed her to continue to achieve the broad aspirations started by the founder of the Union, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, "May God bless his soul."
Today, our valiant armed forces within all of its land, sea, and air branches continue under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and with the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and their brothers, His Highness members of the Supreme Council, UAE rulers, to enhance their military capabilities and confirm their defense readiness to possess the latest equipment and technologies, while providing the highest levels of tactical training, and providing them with a firm base for China Local military struggles and the resettlement of advanced technology in defense areas, as a strategic option that guarantees our armed forces are always ready to meet the call of duty at all times and to carry out various tasks with unparalleled efficiency, and enable them to stand with full force and firmness in the face of everything that would constitute a threat to Home security and safety.
The valiant Emirati Armed Forces have ruled the greatest heroism in the various fields of pride and honor, and have proven to the world that the son of the Emirates is the first to initiate to be at the front of the ranks standing next to the righteous in the face of any unfair injustice, and that the name of the Emirates will always be linked to spreading goodness and establishing peace in various Throughout the land, as we cannot overlook on this occasion the tender that our armed forces have provided and offered, to translate the UAE’s approach to peace into reality on the ground through its contribution to peacekeeping missions in different regions of the world, as these efforts come as a proud and proud honor. Every Emirati is on his chest and he can have all Pride and appreciation.
A tribute to the valiant and proud of our valiant heroes, the sons of the armed forces who presented, and still are, the most magnificent images of loyalty and belonging to their country, their leadership and their people, and they were not stingy with their giving and sacrifices. Rather, they were always at the forefront of the rows defending the truth, and presenting to the world an honorable model that narrates how the redemption is for the sake of the country's prosperity and prosperity And offer it.
On this occasion, we stand in honor and appreciation of the souls of our righteous martyrs, who sacrificed their fine blood to keep the nation’s flag high in the space of pride and dignity, and that his family remain assured that there is someone who is willing to make his life as a low price that pays him with complete soul and faith, so that the nation remains safe, dear, and high among nations and peoples. . We also stand in respect and pride of the mothers of the martyrs, who presented the most magnificent images of belonging to the homeland by their steadfastness and profound belief that all sacrifices, no matter how expensive, underestimate in order to preserve the security and stability of the country and preserve its capabilities.
Our armed forces will remain a high symbol of our pride and dignity and a sure guarantee for the elevation and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates, so that our country continues its blessed path towards achieving its major goals, which always puts the happiness and security of man in the forefront, preserving the principles on which the structure of the Union was built and adhering to the principles of truth, good and justice always.