(Abu Dhabi) – The President, H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces in a message on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces, emphasised his trust in the capabilities of the armed forces to embrace new technologies and most developed methods in their quest to remain at a high level of readiness and preparedness to assume responsibilities in the defence of the homeland and to protect its security and stability. Sheikh Khalifa congratulated Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates as well as all institutions and authorities and the people of the UAE over the great achievements of the armed forces.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called on the armed forces to continue their noble role of protecting the gains of their motherland. Shaikh Mohammed addressed the army as the men of chivalry, magnanimity, altruism and self-sacrifice.
