Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, extended warm wishes to the people of the UAE as the nation marked its 53rd National Day on Monday. In a post on X, he expressed: "On our glorious Eid Al Etihad, we praise God for the blessing of this cherished nation." He further stated: "We remember the founders, celebrate the achievements of the journey, congratulate the people of the Union, renew our loyalty to the President of the Union, and pledge to safeguard the Union’s accomplishments. We inspire the younger generation to give their all to protect the future of this Union."
Accompanying the tweet was a video featuring archival footage of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, discussing the country's union. Sheikh Mohammed concluded his message by wishing the people of the UAE a blessed year, hoping for goodness, security, peace, prosperity, and stability for them in the coming years.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, also commemorated the occasion on X. He reflected on the 53rd anniversary of the establishment of the UAE, honoring the journey of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and the founding fathers who established the union and laid the solid foundations of the nation. Sheikh Hamdan renewed his pledge to the wise leadership and the people of the UAE, vowing to work diligently to ensure the Union's flag flies high, creating a bright future for the coming generations of the Emirates.
On this significant day, Sheikh Hamdan congratulated the President and Leader of the journey, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and their fellow Rulers of the Emirates, along with the people of the UAE.
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