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Anti-Discriminatory Law Promotes UAE's Coexistence Model [ A Specialized Monthly Journal On Military & Strategic Affairs ] 44th Year | Issue No. 524 | Sep 2015 OSPREY FLIES Emirati Women’s FLAG FOR Day Salutes FUTURE Mothers of Martyrs LCAC Core of U.S. Amphibious Program Issue File Anti-discriminatory Law Promotes UAE’s Coexistence Model THE CENTRE OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY ONLINE VISITOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN. BEAT THE QUEUES AND REGISTER NOW, USE DISCOUNT CODE NATION1 TO RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT.* *OFFER VALID UNTIL 31/09/15 08-12 NOVEMBER 2015 | DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL, UAE WWW.DUBAIAIRSHOW.AERO/REGISTER DAS_Advert_2015_NationShield_220x285_v2.indd 1 17/08/2015 09:56 Martyrs’ Day … A day for the Nation The decree of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces - may God protect him, to declare November 30th of every year as Martyrs’ Day and regard it as an official holiday, has not been a surprise to the citizens and residents of the UAE, and all who know this country. The UAE has always set a strong example for creating noble values in the hearts of its citizens. The Martyrs’ Day is a culmination of the loyalty of the wise leadership of the nation towards its sons who have sacrificed their lives for the sake of their nation and its values, both inside and outside the country. By: The UAE people have inherited from the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the values of sacrifice and Staff Lieutenant-Colonel unlimited giving for the sake of the homeland. Our honorable martyrs embody these values and have shown that self-sacrifice is the greatest form of giving for the Yousef Juma AL Hadad defense of the homeland, and have received all the reverence and admiration from Editor in Chief UAE nationals. [email protected] Our leaders’ care for the families of martyrs and their attendance at the condo- lence meetings that were organized in different parts of the country, shows their appreciation for the sacrifices made by a number of Emirati citizens who raced to at- tain glory, so they deserve to be praised and honored by our wise leadership and all the UAE people who, not only expressed their pride in their brethren who preceded them to martyrdom, but also emphasized that they are all soldiers in this country. They have also expressed that they soldiers of this country will not hesitate to sacri- fice themselves for its sake, citing God the Almighty’s verse in the Qur’an: “Of the believers are men who are true to that which they covenanted with Allah. Some of them have paid their vow by death (in battle), and some of them still are waiting; and they have not altered in the least”. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has emphasized that the country will not forget the sacrifices of the righteous martyrs who have served the country with their blood. His Highness has also stressed that the people of the UAE will not forget the martyrs’ of the nation because their giving is unmatchable. He further said that he vows to God the Almighty that their names will not be for- gotten, but will turn into a series of continued national initiatives on the path of giving. The “Martyrs’ Day” is a day for the nation. It is a repayment for a favor and a chance to express the real interdependence between the homeland, the leadership and the people. The initiatives undertaken by government and private institutions towards “Mother of the Martyr” and “Children of the Martyr”, reflect the competi- tion among all Emiratis to celebrate the martyr on the one hand, and to express loyalty and belonging to the nation, on the other hand. The decision to celebrate the Martyrs’ Day has had a significant impact on the hearts of the UAE nationals. This is evident from the numerous posts and comments on social networking sites lauding the decision and expressing pride in the nation and its prudent leadership. Finally we extend a greeting of esteem and appreciation for the blessed souls of our martyrs, our beloved homeland and our wise leadership. We promise not to Editorial forget our martyrs and to remain soldiers for our nation• | Issue 524 |Sep 2015 | 3 A‏Specialized‏Monthly‏Journal‏on‏Military‏ and‏Strategic‏Affairs Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971. General Supervisor Chairman of the Administrative Council 06 ‏Staff‏General\‏Salem‏Saeed‏Ghafan‏Al‏Jaberi < Emirati Women’s Day salutes Mothers of Martyrs Vice Chairman of the Administrative Council Brigadier‏\‏Saeed‏Mohamed‏Al‏Mazrooei Editor in Chief Staff‏Lieutenant-Colonel‏\‏Yousef‏Juma‏AL‏Hadad Editorial Manger Major‏\‏Jamil‏Khamis‏Al‏Saadi Art Director Moza‏Al‏Ali Sub-Editors 12 DSEI SPREADS ITS WINGS Mariam‏Al‏Romaithi < Editorial Board Amal‏Salem‏Al‏Hosani Raya‏‏Salem‏Al‏Mazroui 22 Layout & Design < Suad‏Al‏neaimi OSPREY FLIES FLAG Ahmed‏Mhammoud FOR FUTURE Typing Huda‏Al‏Attas Advertisement & Distribution Lt/1.‏Khaleil‏Al‏Kaabi Ahmad‏Abdulla‏Al‏Blooshi Tel:‏‏+971‏(2)‏4415999‏ FAX:‏+971‏(2)‏4078191‏ Sakha‏Pramod Marketing‏‏Fax‏:+971‏(2)‏4078191‏ E-Mail‏(Advertising):‏[email protected] E-Mail‏(Edit):[email protected];‏[email protected]‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏website:‏www.nationshield.ae 4 |‏‏Sep‏2015‏|‏‏Issue‏524‏‏| 524 COVER 50 [ A Specialized Monthly Journal On Military & Strategic Affairs ] 44th Year | Issue No. 524 | Sep 2015 < OSPREY FLIES Emirati Women’s UAE, NEPAL TO FLAG FOR Day Salutes FUTURE Mothers of Martyrs BOOST TIES LCAC Core of U.S. Amphibious Program Issue File Anti-discriminatory Law Promotes UAE’s Coexistence Model 62 < Textron Systems Marine & Land RULING THE WAVES Systems Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) is the cornerstone of the U.S. amphibious program and a revolu- tionary way for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to land at more than 80 per cent of the world’s shorelines. 34 ‏ Advertisements DUBAI‏AIRSHOW‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏IFC FIDAE‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏27 DIAC‏ ‏ ‏‏47 66 EUROSATORY‏ ‏ ‏‏49 < AC-130J GHOSTRIDER – THE FUTURE The ‏views‏expressed‏in‏Nation‏Shield‏Journal‏are‏not‏necessarily‏shared‏by,‏nor‏should‏they‏ be‏taken‏as‏the‏views‏of‏Nation‏Shield‏Journal. 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Instagram‏&‏twitter:‏@nation_Shield All‏rights‏reserved. |‏‏Issue‏524‏‏|‏‏Sep‏2015‏‏| 5 Events Emirati Women’s Day salutes Mothers of Martyrs heikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, SChairwoman of the Geaneral Wom� en’s Union (GWU), Supreme Chair� woman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and President of the Supreme Council for Mother� hood and Childhood, has expressed her pleasure at dedicating the 1st Emirati Women’s Day, observed on Aug. 28, to honour mothers of the martyrs and the women working in Emirati women have proven beyond doubt their efficiency in any role assigned to them the armed forces. in service of the nation, including the Armed Forces, national service, police and security In a speech made to mark the day, Sheikh evate the nation’s flag among other nations. of Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Fatima praised the support given to the Her Highness called on Emirati women Rashid, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al UAE women by President His Highness to sustain their gains and harness available Nahyan, and the Supreme Council Mem- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the resources to advance their cause, urging bers and Rulers of the Emirates. Vice President and Prime Minister of the them to take part in the next Federal Na- UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness tional Council elections. Patriotic Emirati Women Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Mak- Sheikha Fatima also endorsed the logo Sheikha Fatima expressed her satisfac- toum, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin for Emirati Women’s Day which symbol- tion with the response and enthusiasm Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu ises the unique identity of Emirati women of young Emirati women joining up for Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Command- and depicts the country’s flag with an illus- national service. Her Highness added er of the UAE Armed Forces, and Their tration of a woman on one section. that Emirati women have proven beyond Highnesses the Supreme Council Mem- Earlier this year, Aug. 28 was declared doubt their efficiency in any role assigned bers and Rulers of the Emirates.. Emirati Women’s Day. The date marks the to them in service of the nation, including Sheikha Fatima has underscored the co- anniversary of the creation of the General the Armed Forces, national service, police hesion between the leadership and citizens, Women’s Union (GWU) in 1975, and is and security. citing the orders of the UAE President to considered a chance to celebrate Emirati Sheikha Fatima recalled that the enlist- make November 30 each year Martyr’s women’s achievements since the group ing of Emirati women in the Armed Forc- Day to remember the gallant sons of the was founded. The GWU has continued its es dates back to the era of the late Sheikh UAE who have sacrificed their lives to el- mission, thanks to the unlimited support Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a legacy sus- 6 | Sep 2015 | Issue 524 | tained by the incumbent President, Sheikh in the diplomatic corps, seven seats on Khalifa, and Sheikh Mohamed, Crown the FNC, representing 17.5 per cent of Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme the total number of seats, one holding Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the post of Senior Deputy FNC Speaker, to build a formidable armed forces. She four ministerial positions as well as the noted that, “We observed, on December position of the Secretary General of the 8 last year, the silver jubilee of the Khawla Cabinet.
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