emirates7 - President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan recently visited the Khalifa bin Zayed II Airborne Brigade Command, which is part of the Presidential Guard Command.
During the visit, His Highness was provided with an overview of the brigade's organizational structure, its operational duties, and its essential role in safeguarding the UAE’s national defense. The brigade, a high-readiness unit specializing in airborne operations and rapid deployment, plays a critical role in ensuring the country can swiftly and effectively address emerging security challenges. Its mission aligns with the UAE’s proactive approach to strengthening its modern and capable defense forces.
The brigade is a key component of the UAE Armed Forces, consisting of highly trained units proficient in executing special missions and rapid-response operations. It serves as a strong symbol of the Armed Forces' readiness to protect the UAE’s sovereignty and defend its national accomplishments.
His Highness expressed his gratitude for the operational contributions of the brigade’s personnel, commending their dedication, loyalty, and patriotism. He reiterated that the continued development of the Armed Forces, including enhancing their combat capabilities and operational readiness, remains a strategic priority to ensure the nation’s defense and security.
At the end of the visit, His Highness posed for a group photo with members of the brigade and airborne operational support units from the Ministry of Defence. The personnel conveyed their pride in being part of this pivotal military formation and affirmed their unwavering loyalty to the nation’s leadership, as well as their commitment to defending the homeland and its resources.
Also accompanying His Highness during the visit were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; His Excellency Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; and Lieutenant General Engineer Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, along with several senior military officials.
During the visit, His Highness was provided with an overview of the brigade's organizational structure, its operational duties, and its essential role in safeguarding the UAE’s national defense. The brigade, a high-readiness unit specializing in airborne operations and rapid deployment, plays a critical role in ensuring the country can swiftly and effectively address emerging security challenges. Its mission aligns with the UAE’s proactive approach to strengthening its modern and capable defense forces.
The brigade is a key component of the UAE Armed Forces, consisting of highly trained units proficient in executing special missions and rapid-response operations. It serves as a strong symbol of the Armed Forces' readiness to protect the UAE’s sovereignty and defend its national accomplishments.
His Highness expressed his gratitude for the operational contributions of the brigade’s personnel, commending their dedication, loyalty, and patriotism. He reiterated that the continued development of the Armed Forces, including enhancing their combat capabilities and operational readiness, remains a strategic priority to ensure the nation’s defense and security.
At the end of the visit, His Highness posed for a group photo with members of the brigade and airborne operational support units from the Ministry of Defence. The personnel conveyed their pride in being part of this pivotal military formation and affirmed their unwavering loyalty to the nation’s leadership, as well as their commitment to defending the homeland and its resources.
Also accompanying His Highness during the visit were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; His Excellency Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; and Lieutenant General Engineer Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, along with several senior military officials.