His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has awarded medals to senior officers of the Armed Forces in recognition of their contributions to serving their country.
Sheikh Hamdan was attending a military parade in Abu Dhabi to mark the 48th anniversary of the UAE Armed Forces.
Today, I attended celebrations marking the 48th anniversary of the unification of our armed forces. I was proud to present medals to distinguished senior officers and members of the armed forces. I salute the brave men and women, who serve as guardians of our homeland. Your… pic.twitter.com/LZwUd1FCdv
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) May 6, 2024
The ceremony was attended by senior officials and commanders representing various divisions of the UAE Armed Forces and included activities and performances commemorating the historic decision to unify the Armed Forces on May 6, 1976.

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