Sheikh Khaled poses for a group after the wedding ceremony in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. WAM

The group wedding, which took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), coincides with the Ministry of Defence's celebrations of the 47th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces, and aligns with the leadership’s objectives to support Emirati youth and further enhance family stability.

Sheikh Khaled congratulated the couples and their families, wishing them a happy and successful married life. He urged them to build strong, cohesive families that are the nation’s cornerstone of progress and assured them that the UAE leadership is committed to supporting Emiratis to help build a cohesive and tightly knit society.

The ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Issa Saif Bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; Matar Salem Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Defence; Staff Major General Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Executive Director of the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office; senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and the grooms’ families.