UAE: 50 glorious years of inspiring the world

Dubai - The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday announced that 2021 will be the Year of the 50th, celebrating the country’s 50-year journey.

For local government officials and long-time residents hailing from every corner of the world, the UAE’s 50-year success story is a ‘miracle’ that never fails to inspire.

The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday announced that 2021 will be the Year of the 50th, celebrating the country’s 50-year journey. It officially starts on April 6 and will run lasts until March 31, 2022.

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Hailing the Year of 50 initiative, Ahmed Shaikhani, president of Pakistan Business Council (Dubai) and co-chairman of Shaikhani Group, said the country’s development over the past five decades has been ‘amazing’, emerging as one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide.

“In such a short span of time, no other country has achieved what the UAE accomplished in terms of social upliftment of citizens and residents, economic growth, advancements in technology, space and education sectors. Many other countries also got independence, but the UAE’s accomplishments are incomparable.”

Iqbal Dawood, managing partner at Abu Mousa Motors, said the UAE leaders’ vision has placed a small country in the comity of top nations that have accomplished quite a lot in a short period.

“Even in difficult times, the UAE’s leadership showed great far-sightedness. Initially, the country focused on economy and then made a mark in other key sectors such as education, tourism, technology and space. Dubai Plan 2040 is targeted at making the best city to live in. I believe it is already the best city in many aspects, safety, discipline, economic and political stability, openness and diversity.”

Anis Sajan, vice-chairman of Danube Group, said the way the nation has developed in the past 50 years is nothing short of a role model for the world.

“The UAE has achieved significant milestones since the announcement of the union in 1971. Rapid modernisation is reflected in the country’s world-class infrastructure. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the UAE leadership for this exemplary achievement and wish them all the luck for the next 50 years,” Sajan said.

As the UAE celebrates 50 years of achievements, Yousuf Hamad AlShaibani, director-general of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, said the country is embarking on a journey of new milestones and accomplishments.