Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, join the Rulers of other emirates to inaugurate the Wahat Al Karama memorial in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Delores Johnson / The National
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, join the Rulers of other emiraShow more
Leaders honour UAE heroes at Wahat Al Karama memorial
Sheikhs, dignitaries and relatives of those who died serving their country were among more than 1,000 people who attended the event, which included a military marching band, a 21-gun salute and the laying of wreaths at the memorial for Commemoration Day.