Federal Supreme Council meets in Hatta

The UAE's Federal Supreme Council held its latest meeting in Hatta on Thursday.

The meeting, which took place at the Sheikh Rashid Palace, was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

It was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain; H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman.

Their Highnesses exchanged greetings on UAE's Golden Jubilee, expressing their happiness and pride at celebrating the country’s 50th National Day.

They congratulated the UAE’s citizens and residents, and also thanked frontline workers across various sectors, most notably in the health sector, the Armed Forces and security departments.

The leaders saluted the nation’s martyrs and lauded their ultimate sacrifice for the country, while extending their appreciation and gratitude to the families of martyrs.

During the meeting, their Highnesses stated that the UAE leadership will continue to treat the UAE's growth and development, supporting its institutions and meeting the aspirations of the Emirati people as their top priorities.

They underscored the importance of teamwork, establishing a sustainable economy and utilising the country’s resources to serve the community, as well as enhancing its regional and international relations.

Their Highnesses said that the Golden Jubilee celebrations highlight the cohesion of the UAE and its people’s strong sense of national pride and belonging.

On the occasion, they recalled the efforts made by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the Founding Fathers to lay the foundations of the country and its institutions, as well as to unite the people within a framework of noble values, ethics, principles and national identity.

They also expressed their appreciation to other countries and people who joined the UAE in celebrating its 50th National Day.

Their Highnesses explained that the council’s meeting this year is of special significance as it was held on the country’s Golden Jubilee, which marks a new phase and a stepping stone towards a more prosperous and sustainable tomorrow, in addition to being held following several pioneering achievements, most notably the International Space Station welcoming the first Emirati astronaut, the Hope Probe reaching Mars, and the announcement of a plan to explore Venus, among many others.

At the end of the meeting, the council praised the efforts of the government at federal and local levels and their remarkable performance in establishing a sustainable future based on excellence, leadership and international best practices.