Abu Dhabi:In a significant ceremony as part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026, H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, honoured high-achieving Union teams with the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Medal. The event took place in the presence of prominent UAE leaders, including Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister H.H. Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
According to Wam, the honoured teams were recognized for their exceptional readiness and ability to protect the UAE community, demonstrating a national model of coordination and swift response to various scenarios. The ceremony acknowledged their efforts in maintaining security and amplifying national achievements.
The event also saw attendance from several crown princes and dignitaries, including H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi of Fujairah, and senior officials from various sectors. Sheikh Saif emphasized that the awarded teams' performance aligns with the vision of the UAE leadership, prioritizing the country's security and stability as foundational to its achievements.
The teams honored included the Armed Forces, the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, aviation teams from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the national cybersecurity team, and the national logistics network team. Each played a crucial role in ensuring the UAE's readiness and resilience in the face of regional and global challenges, from intercepting aerial threats to managing cyberattacks and sustaining logistics and supply chains.