ABU DHABI // The British Chief of Defence Staff visited Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun, director of the Martyrs’ Families Affairs Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, accompanied Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach during the visit, reported Wam, the state news agency.
He attended a ceremony conducted by the Guards of Honour, then placed a wreath at the Memorial for the UAE’s fallen heroes. He then took a walking tour of Wahat Al Karama, visiting the Pavilion of Honour, a monument which includes panels representing the seven emirates, inscribed with the Armed Forces pledge of allegiance.
He said he admired the Memorial’s design, which represents sacrifice, loyalty and solidarity, and also expressed gratitude for the visit and lauded UAE heroes’ sacrifices.
Wahat Al Karama, whose name means Oasis of Dignity, is a memorial site that opened to the public last month and commemorates those who have died serving the UAE.
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