Statement by Ahmad bin Meshar Al Muhairi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Legislation Committee on Accession Day of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

UAE, Dubai, 6 August 2023:

“TheAccession Day of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is a day that will forever be etched in the nation’s collective memory.It is a momentous occasion of profoundpatrioticsignificance that allows us to reflect on the remarkable virtuesof avisionary leader,who forged a distinctivepath in leadership and, together with his fellow founding fathers of the Union – may they all rest in peace, worked tirelessly to build the UAE, a nation founded on unity and solidarity.

Today, we rekindleour deep sense of pride in the UAE’s exceptional accomplishments along the ambitious path to development charted by our founding father. This is primarily thanksto the numerous initiatives successfully implemented to allocateUAE resources towards the welfare and prosperity of the people, enhance the UAE’s international standing, and consolidate its leadership role in various fields.