Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, said on the occasion of the 51st National Day: "We celebrate the 51st anniversary of the UAE's unification, a great day that immortalised the rise of our nation, paving a clear path towards prosperity, civilisation, and glory. It made achievements thanks to the wise leadership's clear vision, follow-up, and its citizens' efforts and determination, placing it among the leading and developed countries.
In his statement to 'Nation Shield', the UAE Armed Forces' magazine on the occasion of the 51st UAE National Day, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed went on to congratulate President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers, and the UAE people on the occasion.