Emirates News Agency – UAE celebrates 47th Armed Forces Unity Day

ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2023 (WAM) — The UAE will celebrate its 47th Armed Forces Unity Day on Saturday, marking the country’s strong military and its importance in ensuring regional and international security and stability. effect.

The event will highlight the country’s successful military missions and operations, including participation in the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, the Arab Deterrent Force in Lebanon, the Al Jazeera Shield Force in the liberation of Kuwait, the UN’s Operation Restoring Hope in Somalia, cluster bombing in southern Lebanon and unexploded ordnance, the efforts of affected populations in Kosovo, reconstruction in Iraq, and major relief operations following the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently recognized the UAE Joint Combat Command team for their efforts in the Operation Valiant Knight 2 mission, awarding them the National Medal of Sacrifice for their search and rescue work in the country’s earthquake zone.

Over the past few decades, the UAE Armed Forces have been an integral part of the country’s unification and development process. They have achieved global recognition, including honorary certificates and reports from prestigious organisations.

In a historic decision on May 6, 1976, the UAE’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, unified the armed forces under one central command and banner, an achievement for the country and protector of achievements.

Under the leadership of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the readiness of the UAE Armed Forces has continued to increase. Today, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan supports and oversees the UAE Armed Forces and has contributed to their advancement since graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1979 .

Over the past few decades, the UAE Armed Forces have kept pace with modern developments and military training requirements and have increased their effectiveness through the adoption of advanced technologies.