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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A member of the UAE Armed Forces holds a medal, during the UAE Armed Forces unification ceremony at Abu Mreikhah.