UAE’s 51st National Day: Business leaders highlight the nation’s achievements

The UAE’s business leaders congratulated the nation and the people of the UAE on the occasion of the 51st National Day. Here’s what they had to say:

Dr Dalya Al Muthanna, president of GE in the UAE and global chief of Strategy and Operations for GE International Markets
“As we celebrate the nation and its people on the 51st UAE National Day, we congratulate the leadership for their strategic vision and commitment to the progress and prosperity of all. A global hub for business and innovation, the UAE prides itself on being home to nearly 200 nationalities, while maintaining its deep-rooted heritage and values. The UAE pushes boundaries with an eye on the future, building its leadership capabilities by always asking what next – not only for the UAE, but also for the region and the world.”

Mohammad A Baker, deputy chairman and CEO – GMG
“Our visionary founding fathers united 51 years ago and set a clear roadmap for the prosperity and success of our young nation. The recently announced ‘We The UAE 2031’ will now further enhance our national development plan and support in achieving the objectives of the ‘UAE Centennial 2071’, which aims towards strengthening and developing the UAE’s economic ecosystem and aim in raising our young nation’s profile on a global scale. As a private, Emirati-owned global well-being company, GMG is proud to continue contributing to the UAE’s boundless entrepreneurial ambition, and support in shaping the country’s economic growth.”

Saif Humaid Al Falasi, group CEO – ENOC
“As we celebrate the 51^st UAE National Day, we reflect on the various accomplishments of our nation over the years whilst recognising its rich legacy. Under the vision of our founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and our wise leaders have continued to drive the economic growth and prosperity of the country. We are immensely proud of the achievements of the UAE, and we will continue to contribute to the advancement of the nation.”

 Dr Ali Al Jassim, chair of EmiratesGBC
“We congratulate the leadership and the people of the UAE on the 51^st National Day, a celebration that not only highlights unity and togetherness but also the remarkable progress made by the nation on all fronts, especially in promoting sustainable growth. The continued development of the UAE is driven by a focus on knowledge sharing, which is critical to build a knowledge-based economy that promotes innovation and embrace advanced technologies. With the focus of the nation in the coming months to host COP28, the UN Climate Summit, Emirates Green Building Council will support this most important event in the coming days, by further focusing on promoting sustainability best practices.”

Khaled Al Huraimel, group CEO – BEEAH Group
“When we look at how far the UAE has come in a little over five decades, and how much progress the nation achieves year after year, there is no doubt that we are filled with inspiration. We are fortunate to have a determined leadership with the foresight and commitment to the holistic development of the nation, from societal progress and providing an unparalleled quality of its life for its people, to advancing UAE’s competitiveness for global partnerships by innovating in fields and industries that are crucial for human progress. On UAE’s 51^st National Day, we, as BEEAH Group, are proud to reaffirm our alignment with the national agenda and the commitment of our businesses to continue pioneering a sustainable quality of life for all.”

Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO – du
“We are one with the UAE in its 51^st year as we celebrate all the different points of view that this nation so fondly brings together. This very quality is what makes the UAE so unique, a place where our communities can experience tolerance, unity, mutual respect and understanding. This is supported by an intergenerational exchange of genuine memories, ideas and a sense of community that can be fostered naturally home away from home.”

Mansour AlMulla, MD and CEO – EDGE
“On this 51st National Day, we celebrate our heritage, our significant achievements, and the great strides the UAE has made to earn its respected place on the world stage. EDGE is proud to contribute to the nation’s continued security and economic development through the manufacture of technologically advanced products and solutions in the defence and civilian sectors, by forging meaningful and beneficial global partnerships, and by investing in people both here at home and from further afield. Our commitment to a growing and thriving nation has driven EDGE to become a key contributor to the UAE’s ongoing transformation.”

Dr Azad Moopen, founder chairman and MD, Aster DM Healthcare
“In the past 51 years, the UAE has emerged as a world leader, having set international benchmarks across many sectors. Apart from the growth of the physical and social infrastructure, the strategic initiatives and ease of doing business have taken the country to the forefront of the global competitiveness index. UAE has created an unmatched multicultural ecosystem for citizens from multiple nationalities that has led to unity in diversity, with over 200 nationalities living happily and peacefully in this ocean of peace and prosperity.

“Destinations Aster, which was born and nurtured in the UAE, pledges to work towards the vision of the government of providing world-class healthcare facilities to the people of this country. Each and every resident or visitor to the UAE is enchanted and sings the praises of this wonder in the middle of the desert. I am proud to have called this great country my home for the past 35 years.”