Sharjah 24: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah, confirmed that the UAE Union Day brings joy to the heart, and added that as we celebrate this holiday, we recall memories of the Union, that great day in which the seven emirates came together in one strong state, embodying the spirit of unity.
In her statement on the UAE 52nd Union Day, Sheikha Bodour said, “Like the birthdays of loved ones, UAE Union Day is above all a celebration. As we celebrate, we remember when the seven emirates united in strength and spirit to become a country whose whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
The virtue and vision of that nation-building step, led by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, has become ever clearer in the five decades that have followed it.
Over time, UAE’s identity has grown more certain and distinct, we have embraced our capacity—and our responsibility—to be a force for good in the world. We are committed to increasing knowledge and culture, to investing heavily in innovation, business, and technology, and to accelerating progress on so many of humanity’s frontiers.
At home, we have made huge strides in quality of life, health, education, urban development, and the economy, with women encouraged and empowered to participate fully at all levels. Internationally, we are regarded as a serious diplomatic power and trading partner, a pragmatic, dependable state that leads on sustainable development and climate change, and doesn’t shy from the other great world challenges.
I am proud to be an Emirati, and like my compatriots who are also celebrating today, I feel deeply grateful for the privilege and honour of being a witness and contributor to our young nation’s historic journey.”
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