On the occasion of the UAE 48th National Day, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said that the anniversary of the second of December is the occasion during which the people celebrate the nation’s history and express their pride of the comprehensive renaissance that the UAE has achieved to prove its prominent place among nations, promoting world recognition of what has been achieved.

In his statement on the occasion of the UAE's 48th National Day, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah has highlighted the tremendous achievements of the Founding Fathers who sincerely worked hard in building the nation and made the dream a reality, ensuring to achieve several developments and progresses as well as providing a decent life for all citizens. His Highness has emphasised that the 2nd of December attests to the dream of the UAE leaders in keeping with the aspirations of the UAE people.

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah has further congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Their Highnesses, Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, on this precious occasion to people’s hearts.

Concluding his statement, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah has also congratulated all of the Emiratis, praying to Allah the Almighty to preserve the UAE, wishing further progress and prosperity to the people of the UAE.