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Statement by H.E. Ali Salem Al Kaabi,

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Family Development Foundation

On ‘Commemoration Day’

H.E. Al Kaabi:

“The sacrifices made by our martyrs reflect their love for the nation and their loyalty to the wise
leadership.”

His Excellency Ali Salem Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Family

Development Foundation, pointed out how the nation's devoted martyrs became the greatest role
models by upholding the founding leaders' values and making sacrifices that reflected the

principles they inherited from the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. They made the greatest
sacrifices in honourable fields and arenas for the sake of equality, justice, peace, protection of the

oppressed, and raising the national flag.

His Excellency said: “Commemoration’s Day is a national occasion that is close to our hearts. It
represents the sacrifices made by our honourable martyrs in the armed forces who gave their lives

to defend the glory and dignity of the Emirates, while also displaying their loyalty to the wise
leadership. In order to protect their nation's sovereignty, they fought in all spheres of duty until

they became a model of selflessness and sacrifice, standing up for what they believed to be right

for their nation.”

According to His Excellency, commemorating this special occasion honours the nation's martyrs,

elevates the values of loyalty and sacrifice, and reaffirms these principles that are ingrained in
Emirati society. In his remarks, His Excellency emphasised that this day has always been and will

continue to be a bright milestone in our national journey, full of pride and honour for those who

stood up for justice and righteousness in defence of the security and sovereignty of our homelands.

On this Commemoration's Day, H.E. Al Kaabi expressed his sincere gratitude and admiration for

the wise leadership's guidance and recognition of the nation's martyrs who gave their lives to