Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, said that Fifty years ago, Al Jundi magazine was launched to provide content that contributes to the intellectual development of the Emirati people and serves the nation's development journey, with a particular focus on military and security affairs.

In a statement on the occasion of the magazine’s 50th anniversary, which falls on 1st October, 2023, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said the publication of the first issue of Al Jundi magazine in 1973 marked "the birth of a reliable source of military media content.”

"It embarked on its journey objectively, with a national vision, offering specialised analysis of significant military events and issues worldwide,” he explained. "Through its field coverage and tracking of military exhibitions and conferences worldwide, Al Jundi magazine provided an outlet into the world of weapons, inventions, and related scientific and technological advancements.”

"Al Jundi has truly fulfilled its promises, achieving its intended goals. Over its fifty-year history, it has kept pace with our nation's progress and development. Its content has expanded and deepened, evolving along with the means of its distribution,” Sheikh Mohammed further added.

"In addition to its printed version, it now has a digital presence, pages on social media platforms and multimedia formats."

He concluded by congratulating the Ministry of Defence's team on the golden jubilee of the magazine, as well as all members of the magazine's family.

WAM