He congratulated the President of the UAE Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, members of the UAE Armed Forces, on the 50th anniversary of their unification, today, and wrote on the “X” platform: “I congratulate my sons and daughters who are members of the valiant armed forces on the fiftieth anniversary of their unification, which we celebrate with all pride and pride, after its sons wrote a wonderful national epic in defending the sovereignty of the UAE.” The UAE And its land and security.”
I congratulate my sons and daughters, members of the valiant armed forces, on the fiftieth anniversary of its unification, which we celebrate with great pride after its sons wrote a wonderful national epic in defending the sovereignty, land, and security of the Emirates, and we recall their sacrifices over the past decades and their pioneering and continuing national role within the system of our renaissance…
– Mohammed bin Zayed (@MohamedBinZayed) May 6, 2026
He added: “We remember her sacrifices over the past decades and her pioneering and continuing national role within the system of our comprehensive renaissance, and we pray for mercy for the righteous martyrs and for the dear homeland for continued pride, security and prosperity.”
Bin Zayed and the Armed Forces. (archives)
What do we know about the unification of the UAE armed forces?
May 6 of each year is considered one of the most important national milestones in the history of the UAE. On this day in 1976, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his brothers, members of the Supreme Council of the Federation, took a strategic decision to unify the armed forces, establishing a new phase in building a unified and strong national army that is today considered among the strongest in the region, according to WAM.
The ground forces constitute the backbone of the UAE defense system, and have succeeded in developing the concept of “smart maneuver” based on speed of movement and accuracy of information, while modern armored systems, artillery platforms, and ground reconnaissance systems are linked to digital command and control networks that allow the exchange of data between different units in real time.
The Air Force represents one of the most prominent elements of the UAE’s strategic deterrence, through its possession of multi-mission aircraft capable of carrying out long-range operations, in addition to providing precise air support to the land and naval forces.
And I participated UAE Armed Forces In multiple missions since 1976, the Arab Deterrence Forces included Lebanonand the Peninsula Shield Forces to liberate Kuwait in 1991, and Operation “Restore Hope” in SomaliaIn addition to humanitarian and relief contributions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Turkey and Gaza.
