DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the decision to unify the Armed Forces on 6th May 1976, stands as a pivotal moment that goes down in the chronicles of the UAE’s history. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Staff Lieutenant General Issa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, affirmed that the unification of the Armed Forces was not just a military decision, but rather a cornerstone in building a strong and united country capable of protecting its security and stability and ensuring a bright future for its citizens. In ...

DUBAI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, highlighted the importance of the Unification of the Armed Forces in providing strength to the UAE. He emphasised that this strength serves as a deterrent to anyone considering interfering with the country’s capabilities or undermining the progress of its ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, emphasised the crucial role of the UAE armed forces as the nation’s protector and symbol of unity. In his speech on the 48th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed highlighted their significance in ...

FUJAIRAH/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, highlighted the significant role of the UAE Armed Forces. The Armed Forces have not only bolstered the Union’s strength but also ensured its progress and stability, and the Emirati people take immense pride in their unwavering commitment to humanitarian values, ethical principles, the spirit ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, affirmed that the UAE Armed Forces have proven since their establishment their ability to achieve national stability and maintain continuous readiness to defend the sovereignty and interests of the country. He emphasised the importance of continuing to develop UAE Armed Forces to keep pace with ...

UMM AL QAIWAIN/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, stressed that the unification of the UAE Armed Forces, characterised by wisdom and foresight, was one of the most pivotal decisions in the Union’s history. ‘’This unification has significantly bolstered the nation’s achievement in establishing a modern state capable of ...

AJMAN/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, said that 6th May is a historic milestone and a glorious national occasion celebrated by the UAE’s leadership and people, as it is the anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces under one central command and one flag This was done by ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, stressed that the decision to unify the UAE Armed Forces on 6th May, 1976, was a milestone in the country’s history. It also underscored the wisdom and determination of the Founding Fathers to unify the Armed Forces under one central ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, affirmed that the UAE Armed Forces, under its leadership, institutions, and personnel, have solidified their noble position and continued to elevate their esteemed mission, becoming an exemplary model globally. He stated on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the unification of the Armed Forces ...