Mansoor bin Mohammed’s statement marking the 51st UAE National Day

01 December 2022: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, said the 51st UAE National Day offers an opportunity to celebrate the vision of the country’s founding fathers. The founding fathers embarked on a nation-building journey 51 years ago that over the years has delivered extraordinary successes and outstanding growth, His Highness said.

Driven by the leadership of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the guidance of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the support of Their Highnesses, the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, the UAE has seen remarkable achievements that have made it an important player in shaping the future of the region and the world, said HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed.

The UAE’s growth into one of the world’s most prosperous nations was made possible by the robust foundations laid by the country’s leaders, he said. This year, on National Day, we renew our allegiance to our leadership and recommit ourselves to accelerating our journey of growth. The 51st National Day is a new starting point for advancing the nation’s development and prosperity, he added.

His Highness also highlighted the growth of the UAE’s sports sector, which has seen the creation of some of the world’s best infrastructure. The UAE, he noted, has emerged as a major venue for international sporting events and a hub for excellence in diverse sporting disciplines.

His Highness reiterated the importance of conserving the UAE’s culture and traditions and promoting the timeless values that have shaped the growth of the nation.