Dubai Police marked UAE Pledge of Union Day with a community event at Nad Al Sheba Mall, celebrating the historic occasion that commemorates the meeting on 18 July 1971 at which the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, and his fellow rulers signed the Union document and the Constitution. The event, organised in a national atmosphere that reflected the spirit of the Union and the values of loyalty and belonging, was held by the General Department of Community Happiness, the Positive Spirit Council and the Council for Empowering People of Determination at Dubai Police, in cooperation with Nad Al Sheba Police Station.
The event was attended by Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri, Director of the General Department of Community Happiness, along with Major Faisal Saqr Al Merri, Deputy Director of Nad Al Sheba Police Station, Major Samir Muslim Al Muhairi, Head of the Administrative Affairs Section at Nad Al Sheba Police Station, Fatima Bouhajeer, Chair of the Positive Spirit Council, as well as a number of officers, employees and members of the community.
Interactive workshops and national activities
The programme featured a range of interactive workshops, entertainment competitions and national activities designed to engage visitors and reinforce the occasion’s patriotic spirit. A sign language workshop was also delivered by Mohammed Al Hajjaji, Secretary of the Council for Empowering People of Determination, introducing community members to the basics of sign language.
The workshop aimed to promote a culture of communication with People of Determination from among the deaf and hard of hearing, helping to strengthen the concept of community inclusion and creating opportunities for everyone to take part actively in national occasions.
‘Renewing the pledge’ wall draws strong response
The event also included a special corner titled “Renewing the Pledge”, which attracted strong participation from attendees. Visitors were keen to write national messages and phrases expressing their love for the UAE, their pride in the Union’s journey and their loyalty to the wise leadership.
Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri said that UAE Pledge of Union Day represents an enduring national milestone, in which the wise vision of the founding fathers is remembered, as they laid the solid foundations of a state that has become a global model in security, stability and development. He added that the occasion reinforces the values of loyalty, belonging and national identity.