Dubai: In a post on his official X account, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared a strong message of unity and solidarity.

In a message posted today, he said: "The United Arab Emirates entered the recent crisis united and emerged from it even more united, cohesive, and loyal. Citizens and residents, young and old, military and civilians, government and economic sectors, all united under the banner of the state, its flag, and the symbol of its unity."

He added: "The flag of the UAE is a symbol of strength and pride. We call upon the sons of the UAE and its residents on its blessed land to raise it above homes, institutions, and buildings."

"Proud of our country ... Proud of our country's President ... Proud of our armed forces ... Proud of the strength of our economy ... Proud of our work teams ... Proud of all our citizens and residents on our land ... Proud of our flag.

"Let us raise the flag high above every home and building ... a sign of our love and a symbol of our loyalty to our country's President, and the banner of our unity and solidarity.

"May God protect the UAE and its people, and may He perpetuate its banner in glory and honour."