Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 December, 2016 11:13 am |

Dubai Wholesale City, the global integrated wholesale trading hub, and Dubai Industrial Park, the dedicated industrial hub within Dubai Wholesale City, joined private and public sector organizations across the country in celebrating the 45th UAE National Day with a raft of patriotic activities held at Dubai Design District.

Speaking on the occasion, Abdullah Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Wholesale City, said: “The 45th National Day celebrates the spirit of solidarity and unity that the UAE is well-known for. It is an occasion when we renew our pledge to serve our country and affirm our loyalty to this land that has become a role model for development, prosperity and stability worldwide.”

“National Day is an occasion when we take stock of our past achievements and acknowledge the efforts of our founding fathers in laying a strong basis for growth and development. Building on their far-sighted vision and efforts, the UAE has creditably acquired a dominant position among the world’s leading nations today.”

Belhoul added:  “Every year on this blessed day, the UAE transforms into a cloud-burst of life and energy as our people and residents express their love and devotion to the country that has given us all so much. We celebrate this day in our homes, work places and streets to express our joy and pride at our country’s achievements over the past 45 years. We thank our leadership and the community we serve for our accomplishments till date and for all we hope to achieve in the future.”