UAE Leaders Reaffirm Unity and Progress on Union Pledge Day
Leaders honor the founding vision and renew their commitment to the UAE’s unity, achievements, and future.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, have marked Union Pledge Day by reaffirming their commitment to the nation's unity and progress.
Taking to social media platform X, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted that Union Pledge Day is a proud occasion to remember the values of unity set by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the other Founding Rulers.
He shared that the signing of the Declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution on July 18, 1971, was a historic turning point. Today, the UAE continues to grow while staying true to the core values that inspire future generations.
On Union Pledge Day, we renew our commitment to the principles of unity established by the late Sheikh Zayed and his brothers the Rulers. The signing of the declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution on 18 July 1971 marked a defining moment in our nation's history. As we…
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) July 18, 2026
Similarly, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum spoke about the importance of this day in bringing the country together and building a bright future.
In his inspiring post on X, he wrote: "Union Pledge... the day the Founding Fathers agreed on the idea of the Union and the Constitution of the Union... the day we renew our pledge to preserve this Union... renew our determination to strengthen this foundation... and renew our solidarity to safeguard our achievements and build the future of the Union's generations."
عهد الاتحاد.. اليوم الذي توافق فيه المؤسسون على فكرة الاتحاد.. ودستور الاتحاد.. اليوم الذي نجدد فيه عهودنا للوطن بصيانة هذا الاتحاد.. ونجدد فيه عزيمتنا بترسيخ هذا البناء.. ونجدد فيه تلاحمنا لحماية مكتسباتنا ...وبناء مستقبل أجيال الاتحاد. pic.twitter.com/Xg27YhFJFd
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 18, 2026
Union Pledge Day honors July 18, 1971, when the UAE's Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of the Union and approved the UAE Constitution. This historic event paved the way for the official establishment of the United Arab Emirates later that year.
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