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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the designation of July 18 as Union Pledge Day. This significant date commemorates the historic moment when the Founding Father of the UAE and his fellow Rulers of the Emirates signed the declaration of the Union. On July 18, 1971, this pivotal event set the stage for the official establishment of the nation on December 2, 1971.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, emphasised that Union Pledge Day is a historic milestone that marks the inception of the nation’s journey of unity and solidarity.
The announcement by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that July 18 will be celebrated annually as “Union Pledge Day,” is a tribute to the journey of Union, which was established by the Founding Father and his fellow Rulers of the Emirates. On this historic date, the founding fathers signed the Union document and drafted the state constitution,” Sheikh Mansour said.
Union Pledge Day is the fourth national occasion in the UAE after Union Day, Flag Day, and Commemoration Day. Union Pledge Day aims to promote the national values and principles established by the late Sheikh Zayed and other Rulers, which remain the foundation of the nation’s journey. The day will also raise awareness among youth on