Hamdan praises strong cohesion between leadership and people of UAE

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has commended the huge cohesion between the wise leadership and the people of the UAE demonstrated by collective support to the efforts of the UAE in Yemen.

In his speech themed ‘Days of Glory’ on the announcement of imminent return of the UAE Armed Forces' first batch from Yemen, and preparations to deploy the second batch to join the Saudi-led Arab coalition's Operation Restoring Hope, in Yemen, Sheikh Hamdan said the 'Days of Glory' bear the sublime themes of patriotism cherished by Emiratis across the country, citing the huge cohesion between the wise leadership and the people of the UAE.

Sheikh Hamdan underlined that the UAE leadership does not spare any moment to further fulfill aspirations of Emiratis for better future and achievements in all fields.

"With the return of the first batch heroes from Yemen and preparations of the second batch to replace them in Yemen, we are filled with pride and belonging to this beloved country, which has proven to the world beyond the reasonable doubt that the huge challenges and sacrifices would not deter it to continue so as to achieve the victory."

The Crown Prince of Dubai, said, "We will be writing history when we receive our heroes who wrote the glory in the annals of history while taking part in the Arab coalition, led by Saudi Arabia in Yemen. They pushed off the forces of evil. The sacrifices of our martyrs will continue pushing us ahead to dedicate the final victory for them and our nation."

"We are proud of heroes and President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. We reiterate our allegiance to Sheikh Khalifa to double our work to preserve the UAE's gains and score more achievements and top rankings for our country. We also pledge to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to be more vigilant so as to tackle the challenges surrounding us with a decisive strength to safeguard our nation and sustain the prosperity," Sheikh Hamdan said.

He concluded, "We will be inspired by the ideas and vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who had devoted his life for the service of the nation and the citizens. He established the foundations of the nation in the past, while setting his eyes on the future."

 

Crown Princes praise sacrifices of UAE Armed Forces

Their Highness Crown Princes of the UAE Emirates have hailed the sacrifices of the UAE Armed Forces alongside the Arab coalition's Operation Restoring Hope, led by Saudi Arabia, in Yemen, to restore the legitimacy, provide humanitarian aid and rebuild Yemen.

They praised in statements the UAE leadership for instilling the themes of sacrifice and allegiance to the nation.

In a statement on the announcement of the imminent return of the UAE Armed Forces' first batch from Yemen, and the readiness of the second batch to join the Arab coalition, H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman welcomed the return of the first batch and preparations to deploy the second batch to continue the mission until the final victory is achieved in Yemen.

He noted that the UAE, along with the sisterly GCC states, responded to the call from brothers in Yemen to protect the people of Yemen from the danger posed by the Houthi militia.

The Crown Prince of Ajman said the first batch had liberated the Mareb Dam, rebuilt by the late Sheikh Zayed, adding that after the liberation of Mareb and other Yemeni cities, the Arab coalition normalised the life in Aden, the temporary seat of the government.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, greeted the UAE Armed Forces' first batch for taking part in the Saudi-led Arab coalition's Operation Restoring Hope, in Yemen, after the completion of their mission.

He saluted the Emirati soldiers of the second batch to be deployed in Yemen to replace the second batch. Sheikh Mohammed hailed the sacrifices of the UAE soldiers in Yemen.

For his part, Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, praised the sacrifices of the UAE Armed Forces' first batch in Yemen, noting that those sacrifices reflect the allegiances to the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

He added that the second batch will complete the historic mission started by the first batch to seal the victory.

In a statement on the return of the first batch and the deployment of the second batch, the Crown Prince of Umma Al Qaiwain, praised the families of the martyrs and their allegiance to the nation and the leadership. "They are the solid internal front that back the directives of the leadership, and demonstrate the national values."

Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras al-Khaimah, said the history would not forget the role of the UAE Armed Forces' servicemen who are taking part in the Saudi-led Arab coalition's Operation Restoring Hope, in Yemen.

In a statement on the return of the first batch and the deployment of the second batch, Sheikh Mohammed said, "The UAE Armed Forced along with the Arab coalition achieved decisive victories," adding that the first batch heroes will leave Yemen to be replaced with the second batch, equipped with the allegiance and love to the nation and the leadership, to seal the final victory.

He added that that "The victories in Yemen fill us with pride as our armed forces contribute to restoring peace, stability and development in Yemen."