Statement by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, on Union Pledge Day 2026

Abu Dhabi, 17 July 2026:

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, emphasized that ‘Union Pledge Day’ embodies the values of unity and cohesion, the principles that guided the steadfast approach of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his brothers, the Rulers of the Emirates, when they gathered on 18 July 1971 to sign the declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution. This historic milestone laid the cornerstone for the Union, establishing a nation that unites its people under one flag, ensuring a dignified life, and paving the way for a prosperous future.