Dubai [UAE], Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, attended a ceremony to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces. This program was organized in Abu. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Ports and Border Security Council, and Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan A Nahyan, Advisor to the President of the UAE and Chairman of UAE Camel, also attended the event in the Murreekha area of ​​Abu Dhabi. Racine Federation. The celebration included various activities and demonstrations to commemorate the historic decision to unify the armed forces in May, 1976.During the event, attendees reflected on the efforts of the late Sheikh Zay bin Sultan Al Nahyan and other founding leaders of the UAE to unify the military forces. And lay the foundation of a strong nation. He remarked that the vision of the founding leaders has enabled the UAE to shape a bright future. Upon Sheikh Hamdan's arrival in the Abu Murikha region, where the agreement to unify the armed forces was signed 48 years ago, he was welcomed by Mohammed Mubarak Fadhel al- Mazrui, Minister of State for Defence; A Lieutenant-General Engineer Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces; and other senior commanders Sheikh Hamdan interacted with military leaders and retired service personnel, congratulating the military and civilian recipients of Armed Forces Medals awarded to them in recognition of their contributions in various operations.He also participated in a military parade and was awarded medals. Senior officers of the armed forces. Sheikh Hamdan also visited the museum located in the Abu Murikh area, where he saw a collection of artefacts from the early history of the UAE Armed Forces. The exhibits included models of ancient military uniforms and equipment. The senior leadership of the armed forces also presented a model of the Abu Murikha Area Headquarters to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan, symbolizing the importance of the area in the history of the armed forces.The ceremony was also attended by a number of senior officers and commanders representing various divisions of the UAE Armed Forces.