The late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s determination, wisdom and other leadership qualities were highlighted in a lecture marking the 39th National Day.

Shaikh Zayed has multiple distinguished leadership qualities, and these include his leadership of the Eastern Region — mainly Al Ain, his participation in setting up the Oman Coast Army, which later became the nucleus of the UAE army and his political stance in the critical years leading to the federation of 7 gulf states as UAE.

The UAE has achieved economic prosperity for its citizens, and has also strengthened its position on the global economic map while the economy has remained strong despite the financial crisis that engulfed the world during the second half of the year 2008.

General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, said December 2 will remain live on the memory of the UAE people for ever.

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