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Quote by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, on Union Pledge Day 2026 · DEWA Podcasts

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  July 18th holds profound significance in the
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  history of the United Arab Emirates. We are commemorating
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  Union Pledge Day, a moment that truly redefined
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  the trajectory of the entire region. The historical
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  weight of this milestone is captured in these
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  powerful words. Union Pledge Day represents a
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  timeless national milestone, commemorating the
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  day when the founding fathers pledged to establish
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  the Union. united by a shared vision to build
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  a strong nation founded on wisdom, unity, and
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  a common destiny. On this occasion, we recall
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  the historic moment when Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan
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  al -Nahayan, may his soul rest in peace, Sheikh
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  Rashid bin Saeed al -Maktoum, may his soul rest
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  in peace, and the rulers of the Emirates signed
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  the Declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution.
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  marking the beginning of a blessed national journey
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  that laid the foundations for one of the most
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  successful development experiences in modern
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  history. This day embodies the highest values
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  of loyalty and belonging to a proud and deeply
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  rooted nation that cherishes its identity and
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  confidently advances towards the future. It also
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  reflects the solid foundations upon which the
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  UAE was built. when sincere determination united
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  on 18 July 1971 to establish a strong and cohesive
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  union that has become a global model for stability,
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  development, and a forward -looking vision. These
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  words perfectly bridge the past with the present.
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  The vision established in 1971 was not just about
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  unity for that specific era. It laid a robust,
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  adaptable framework for continuous growth and
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  innovation. Today, we see that legacy manifesting
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  in cutting -edge sectors worldwide. This ongoing
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  commitment to progress is beautifully articulated.
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  Under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh
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  Mohammed bin Zayed al -Nahayan, President of
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  the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
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  al -Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister
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  of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and their Highnesses,
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  the members of the Supreme Council and Rulers
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  of the Emirates, Our nation continues to strengthen
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  its global position in the new economy, clean
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  energy, digital transformation, artificial intelligence,
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  and sustainable development. At Diwa, Union Pledge
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  Day inspires us to continue fulfilling our national
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  duty with dedication and sincerity, helping to
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  safeguard our nation's achievements with the
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  same determination that transformed the Union
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  into a success story and a global model for unity,
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  development, and stability. This powerful reminder
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  shows us how foundational principles continue
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  to drive remarkable national success across generations.
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  How can the founding values of our communities
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  inspire sustainable innovation for the future?