His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, paid homage to the souls of Emirati martyrs on their Commemoration Day.

Separately, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), said the sacrifices made by the Emirati martyrs will remain indelible in the annals of history as a source of inspiration for generations to come.

In the following statement to the ‘Nation Shield’ Sheikh Humaid said, “Our country celebrates the annual Commemoration Day on Nov.30 to remember the glories achieved by the pure souls who did not hesitate to meet their call of duty in defence of their religion, nation and humanity. “The UAE, upon the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has dedicated this day to glorify the names of its martyrs.

“The UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, The Supreme Council Members, Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates, appreciates the sacrifices of its martyrs who represented the nation’s shield and are now icons of will and persistence.

“On Commemoration Day, the people rally around their leadership to reiterate their loyalty, vowing to continue the journey of righteousness and supporting legitimacy everywhere, and stressing that they will never forget their martyrs and their glorious memories.

“The UAE has sent its soldiers to support ties of fraternity, responding to the Operation Decisive Storm, launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to support the brothers in Yemen and their legitimacy, and to achieve stability. As a result, the Riyadh Agreement was signed between the Yemeni Government and the Southern Transitional Council. In the following statement on the Commemoration Day to the ‘Nation Shield’ magazine, Sheikh Saud said, “The UAE takes pride in our heroes who responded to the call of duty and sacrificed their souls in protection of their nation’s glory and in defence of its periphery and national gains.

“The inspiring narratives of our martyrs on the battlefronts will remain beacons for a brighter future for the entire nation and its people. And on this memorable day in the country’s history, we renew the commitment of the UAE, leadership and people, to continue to support the families of our martyrs, whose sacrifices will remain a model to be copied for all those seeking to ensure the security and dignity of the homeland.”

WAM