• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan at Wahat Al Karama. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan at Wahat Al Karama. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, place wreaths during a Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, place wreaths during a Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
    A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, centre left, and Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, centre right, pictured at the Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, centre left, and Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, centre right, pictured at the Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
    A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Members of the UAE Armed Forces participate in the Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Members of the UAE Armed Forces participate in the Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed greets a guest at Wahat Al Karama. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed greets a guest at Wahat Al Karama. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
    A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
  • UAE’s heroes were honoured at the ceremony. Delores Johnson / The National
    UAE’s heroes were honoured at the ceremony. Delores Johnson / The National
  • UAE’s Rulers were among those who attended the ceremony. Delores Johnson / The National
    UAE’s Rulers were among those who attended the ceremony. Delores Johnson / The National
  • A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
    A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Commemoration Day was observed at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
    Commemoration Day was observed at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Canons were fired to mark the occasion. Delores Johnson / The National
    Canons were fired to mark the occasion. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Families of heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the love of their country on Wednesday took comfort in the pride shown by a nation that united to honour their precious sons. Delores Johnson / The National
    Families of heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the love of their country on Wednesday took comfort in the pride shown by a nation that united to honour their precious sons. Delores Johnson / The National
  • A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
    A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Wahat Al Karama is dedicated to the memory of UAE’s national heroes. Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Wahat Al Karama is dedicated to the memory of UAE’s national heroes. Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Abu Dhabi observes Commemoration Day at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
    Abu Dhabi observes Commemoration Day at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Fighter jets fly over Wahat Al Karama. Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Fighter jets fly over Wahat Al Karama. Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, fifth right, observes a moment of silence during the Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. He was joined by Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, sixth right, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, seventh right, Staff Major General Juma Al Bowardi, Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Land Forces, eighth right, Major General Abdullah Muhair Al Ketbi, second left, and others. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, fifth right, observes a moment of silence during the Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. He was joined by Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, sixth right, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, seventh right, Staff Major General Juma Al Bowardi, Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Land Forces, eighth right, Major General Abdullah Muhair Al Ketbi, second left, and others. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • UAE Honour Guard participates in the flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    UAE Honour Guard participates in the flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Members of the UAE Armed Forces participate in the flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Members of the UAE Armed Forces participate in the flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Members of the UAE Armed Forces participate in the Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Members of the UAE Armed Forces participate in the Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Philip Cheung / The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • The Al Forsan aerobatic display team fly over the Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Pawan Singh for The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    The Al Forsan aerobatic display team fly over the Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Pawan Singh for The Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • A young Emirati gives a salute in his military uniform. Delores Johnson / The National
    A young Emirati gives a salute in his military uniform. Delores Johnson / The National
  • The Air Force participates in a Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    The Air Force participates in a Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    A moment of silence is observed during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at the Wahat Al Karama memorial. Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Wahat Al Karama is dedicated to the memory of UAE’s national heroes. Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Wahat Al Karama is dedicated to the memory of UAE’s national heroes. Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed attends UAE memorial site ceremony for Commemoration Day – in pictures

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, plus other dignitaries were at Wahat Al Karama, a 46,000 square metre site that sits between the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the headquarters of the UAE’s Armed Forces, for the flag raising ceremony in memory of the UAE’s national heroes.

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