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Achievements remembered
Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of Emirates greeted the UAE leaders, citizens and residents on the occasion of the 36th National Day of UAE.
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- Published: 01:06 December 2, 2007
Abu Dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of Emirates greeted the UAE leaders, citizens and residents on the occasion of the 36th National Day of UAE.
In their messages to Dira Al Watan, the Rulers of the Emirates hailed the progress achieved by the country and asked citizens to continue to work for more prosperity.
In his message, Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah said that the unity of the country gave it a glorious history promising more prosperity in the future under the prudent leadership of His Highness President Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Shaikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah said in his message: "On this occasion I express my sincere greetings to brother President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of Emirates and the entire people of the UAE.
"I also pray to the Almighty to shower His blessings upon us all to achieve more prosperity in the future".
Shaikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi of Fujairah said in his message: "The founding father of the nation the Late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan spared no efforts to unify the people of various emirates into a Federation, and it gave our country prosperity and progress.
Footprints
"His footprints are sincerely followed by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan who enhanced the process of democracy and consultation based on the true teaching of Islam and its eternal values.
In his message Shaikh Rashid Bin Ahmad Al Mualla of Umm Al Quwain said: "When we celebrate the 36th anniversary of our National Day we are cherishing the memories of the day when we achieved a single joint identity unifying us into a single nation.
"During last year President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa enhanced the role of Federal National Council by way of electing half of the members through voting, as well as giving women an equal footing in the political process.
Shaikh Rashid fondly remembered the great vision of the founding father of UAE late Shaikh Zayed.
Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman said in his message: "On the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the National Day of our country, I express my sincere greetings to President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of emirates and the citizens.
"We also remember on this occasion the great leader and the founding father of the Federation late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan who could give a birth certificate to our Ummah.
"This march into progress and prosperity will continue with the will of God under the prudent leadership of President His HIghness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
"On this blessed day we reiterate our promise to stand together hand in hand with sincere intentions for the success of our nation.
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