Photos: UAE President attends 47th Armed Forces Unification Anniversary in Abu Dhabi

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, attended a celebration marking the 47th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces, which took place on May 6th, 1976. Seen with Mohamed Ahmad Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs and Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces greets a member of the UAE Armed Forces during the UAE Armed Forces unification ceremony at Abu Mreikhah. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces greets Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan during the UAE Armed Forces unification ceremony at Abu Mreikhah. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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The event showcased the country's pride in this historic decision and the efforts of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his brothers, the founding leaders of the UAE. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stands for a photograph during the UAE Armed Forces unification ceremony at Abu Mreikhah. Seen with Mohamed Ahmad Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs and Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces and others. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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The celebration, held in Abu Muraikha where the unification agreement was signed, featured various activities highlighting the significance of the unification in strengthening the UAE's unity and preserving its gains, role, and humanitarian positions in support of peace and stability. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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The UAE President congratulated military and civilian personnel who received the Armed Forces Medals for their efforts in military operations and exchanged cordial talks with senior military leaders and retired military commanders on this auspicious occasion. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces greets a member of the UAE Armed Forces during the UAE Armed Forces unification ceremony at Abu Mreikhah. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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A commemorative gift, a model of the "Abu Muraikha" headquarters symbolizing the anniversary of the armed forces' unification, was presented to His Highness by senior commanders. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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In his remarks, Sheikh Mohamed saluted and appreciated the national role and sincere contributions of current and former members of the armed forces in protecting the country's development process and preserving its national gains. The celebration was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court, and a number of senior officials and commanders of the armed forces in various branches. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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Mohamed Ahmad Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs presents a medal to a member of the UAE Armed Forces during the UAE Armed Forces unification ceremony at Abu Mreikhah. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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A member of the UAE Armed Forces holds a medal, during the UAE Armed Forces unification ceremony at Abu Mreikhah. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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