Sheikh Mohamed's speech to the nation - in pictures

Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Khalifa laid the groundwork for the UAE's prosperity, a legacy that will continue, Sheikh Mohamed said. Photo; Ian Jones
Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Khalifa laid the groundwork for the UAE's prosperity, a legacy that will continue, Sheikh Mohamed said. Photo; Ian Jones
President Sheikh Mohamed speaks to the nation in a televised address. He said the country's greatest strength is its people and that every effort will be made to support and provide for them. Manuel Ramirez for the Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed speaks to the nation in a televised address. He said the country's greatest strength is its people and that every effort will be made to support and provide for them. Manuel Ramirez for the Presidential Court
The address was broadcast on news channels, radio and social media. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The address was broadcast on news channels, radio and social media. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Emirati engineers carry the Rashid rover inside a clean room in the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre on June 15, 2022. Sheikh Mohamed stressed that training our people in science and technology was a key goal. Photo: MBRSC
Emirati engineers carry the Rashid rover inside a clean room in the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre on June 15, 2022. Sheikh Mohamed stressed that training our people in science and technology was a key goal. Photo: MBRSC
Emirati managers work at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. Sheikh Mohamed said sustainability and energy security was of great importance. Courtesy FANR
Emirati managers work at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. Sheikh Mohamed said sustainability and energy security was of great importance. Courtesy FANR
The UAE's sovereignty and security is of paramount importance, he said. AFP
The UAE's sovereignty and security is of paramount importance, he said. AFP
Aid is prepared in Dubai for a flight to Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake in June 2022. The UAE will continue its humanitarian work around the world, helping people 'regardless of race or religion', Sheikh Mohamed said. EPA
Aid is prepared in Dubai for a flight to Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake in June 2022. The UAE will continue its humanitarian work around the world, helping people 'regardless of race or religion', Sheikh Mohamed said. EPA
The country's people - Emiratis and all of the 200 nationalities that make up a community of 10 million - are its greatest asset, he said. AFP
The country's people - Emiratis and all of the 200 nationalities that make up a community of 10 million - are its greatest asset, he said. AFP