Spirit of joy and a salute of gratitude: UAE paper
Date
12/2/2015 5:00:53 AM
(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
Sharjah 2nd December 2015 (WAM) - From the sands of a desert into a golden land of opportunities for millions the nation has witnessed a sparkling journey. Knowing the UAE's fondness for the top slot one certainty is that the country will never be among those that rest on their laurels a UAE newspaper said in an editorial on the 44th National Day.
''It is a nation immersed in joy and gratitude: endless joy over the extraordinary achievements in multiple fields and tremendous gratitude towards the heroic deeds of martyrs who have written glory with their blood for the sake of peace. Dec.2 is indeed a special day on which the country remembers with reverence the insightful life of the founding father of the Union the late Sheikh Zayed and his brothers the late founding fathers who set the nation on a path that the world adores today as an impeccable model to emulate
The Gulf Today said in its comment today.
''It is thanks to their far-sighted vision as President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pointed out that our nation has developed a successful development model presenting a pioneering experiment in justice rule of law economic diversification judicious harnessing of resources and sustainable development.
''The UAE already ranks first in the entire Arab region in terms of innovation but a true winner knows the perils of complacency. The beauty with this country is its steely zeal to achieve the best. One goal achieved and the next target is instantly fixed.
''Achievers are highly encouraged and the message to them has consistently been "Go ahead sky is the limit." No wonder splendid results are palpable.
''A determined leadership and an equally determined society certainly make mighty partners in progress.
Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has set the tone for the next achievement.
''As he explained "Our country is determined to be among the best in the world in the field of innovation in the coming few years. The more we spread the culture of innovation in our society schools universities and public and private sectors the stronger more effective and competitive our presence in these sectors will become."
''It is peace that humanity aspires for and values highly. One can say with conviction that no other country matches the UAE when it comes to promotion of peace.
''His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has rightly highlighted the fact that throughout its history the UAE has been a promoter of peace and a symbol of development and tolerance among people cultures and civilisations.
''From the sands of a desert into a golden land of opportunities for millions the nation has witnessed a sparkling journey. Knowing the UAE's fondness for the top slot one certainty is that the country will never be among those that rest on their laurels.''
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