The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs organised a ceremony on the occasion of the 45th UAE National Day, which marks the founding of the United Arab Emirates on December 2.

Her Excellency Noura Bint Mohammad Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, said: “Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the UAE National Day highlights the great achievements that our nation has made over the past years, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, who has carried the torch and continued the efforts of our Founding Fathers.”

“Forty-five years ago, the people of the UAE set great goals for the country, and cemented the unity of the UAE,” H.E. added. “We uphold these principles every day, with every accomplishment our country achieves. It is an occasion for all of us to play a part in upholding the achievements of our union, the preservation of our heritage, and to express our pride in our success.”

The Ministry’s National Day events included a presentation of the “Emirates Mars Mission”, presented by Eng. Omran Sharaf, Project Manager, to highlight the role of innovation in achieving the UAE’s vision. The activities also included a ceremony honouring organisational excellence, as well as the employees who came up with the most innovative proposals and implementable solutions.