Abu Dhabi, 1st Dec. 2010 (WAM) — The second of December 1971 will always remain a shining day for the government and people of the UAE as its shine sparkles and illuminates other days of the year.

In statements to Diraa Al Watan magazine on the occasion of the 39th anniversary of the UAE national day, the crown princes and deputies ruler considered the national day as a fitting opportunity before every UAE citizen for exercise self-introspection and review of what he has done towards his homeland and community.

They appealed to the people of the UAE to make the second December as a special and historic day by working hard to accomplish more magnificent humanitarian and civilIsational achievements.

The UAE leadership under President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, they affirmed has made every possible effort to bring about happiness to the citizens by building vital health and educational infrastructures, and securing decent living to them in every corner of the beloved country.

They appealed to the youngsters to live up to expectations of their leadership and toil faithfully to push the federation march forward.

The founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan passed away after he laid down solid foundations for a modern, developing state which takes all elements of modernity and progress while, at the same time, adhering to its indigenous values, traditions and national identity.

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

”On that day, the strong will of the UAE people were pooled by the wise, founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his fellow founding fathers to establish the UAE federation which stands today as a State that has successfully blended modernity with originality, might with simplicity, and demonstrated a matchless experiment of unity and solidarity of the UAE people,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

”The UAE under the able stewardship of President H.H.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, is progressing ahead confidently as per a holistic strategic vision to accomplish more achievements and double indicators of development in all sectors so as to fulfill national ambitions and ensure promising future for our generations so as reach international excellence and sustain development.

”Achievements and results the UAE has made locally, regionally and internationally are compelling proof of the sound policy and deep vision of President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan which judiciously mobilised resources and energies to serve national interest, achieve progress, prosperity and maintain security, peace and stability.