• Hayati Walaskariya, which means “My military, my life”, will chronicle the lives of UAE military personnel.
    Hayati Walaskariya, which means “My military, my life”, will chronicle the lives of UAE military personnel.
  • The four-part series, produced by Abu Dhabi-based Image Nation, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media, in close cooperation with the UAE Armed Forces, will air weekly.
    The four-part series, produced by Abu Dhabi-based Image Nation, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media, in close cooperation with the UAE Armed Forces, will air weekly.
  • Viewers will gain insight into various aspects of the armed forces, from world-class pilots to junior cadets.
    Viewers will gain insight into various aspects of the armed forces, from world-class pilots to junior cadets.
  • They will also witness behind-the-scenes challenges of balancing family and social commitments in such demanding jobs.
    They will also witness behind-the-scenes challenges of balancing family and social commitments in such demanding jobs.
  • Eissa Al Mail, head of Abu Dhabi Al Emarat, says the channel focused on profiling local society through diverse programming that reflected Emirati culture, identity and heritage.
    Eissa Al Mail, head of Abu Dhabi Al Emarat, says the channel focused on profiling local society through diverse programming that reflected Emirati culture, identity and heritage.
  • “We are certain this programme will be a success and audiences will enjoy the opportunity to learn more about the daily encounters of our soldiers,” he says.
    “We are certain this programme will be a success and audiences will enjoy the opportunity to learn more about the daily encounters of our soldiers,” he says.
  • Mohammed Al Mubarak, chairman of Image Nation, says: “We are immensely honoured to have worked in partnership with the UAE Armed Forces on this unique and exciting project.”
    Mohammed Al Mubarak, chairman of Image Nation, says: “We are immensely honoured to have worked in partnership with the UAE Armed Forces on this unique and exciting project.”
  • A still from Hayati Walaskariya, which will air on Abu Dhabi Al Emarat TV from March 5, 2014.
    A still from Hayati Walaskariya, which will air on Abu Dhabi Al Emarat TV from March 5, 2014.
  • The show will air Wednesdays at 7.30pm.
    The show will air Wednesdays at 7.30pm.
  • Hayati Walaskariya, which means “My military, my life”, will chronicle the lives of UAE military personnel.
    Hayati Walaskariya, which means “My military, my life”, will chronicle the lives of UAE military personnel.
  • “It’s a good idea to show the people in the UAE what it’s like to live that life,” says Col Sultan al Hageri, a retired officer. “I learnt a lot when I was in the police force and there are a lot more people now in the UAE so they can have a good insight into that life.”
    “It’s a good idea to show the people in the UAE what it’s like to live that life,” says Col Sultan al Hageri, a retired officer. “I learnt a lot when I was in the police force and there are a lot more people now in the UAE so they can have a good insight into that life.”

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Hayati Walaskariya, which means “My military, my life”, will chronicle the lives of UAE military personnel.