Residents praise UAE spirit, feel honoured to be a part of it

 


It is said that Divine Providence puts us where we are for a reason and a purpose.


This 02 December, as we jubilantly congratulate the United Arab Emirates and the Emiratis for their 49th National Day, let us all jointly, warmly express Shukran Jazeelan! Mutamaniyaan Lakum Yawmaan Wataniaan Saeidaan Jiddaan!


Dr. Chuloh Jung-Ajman University Innovation Center director/College of Architecture-Art and Design associate professor, South Korean: “UAE gave me the fair opportunity to be successful in my academic career which I couldn’t have even with two Harvard University degrees in South Korea.”


Tanapond Soranant-housewife, Thai: “I am thankful for my husband and my friends who became family. I am grateful for the sense of security.”


Mohamed Ali Al Omari-Anglo Arabian Healthcare chief operating officer, Emirati: “I would like to extend my congratulations to all our leaders of the United Arab Emirates. Our country has made great progress and now competitive in the global stage as one of the most advanced and developed societies in the world. Thank you so much.”


Christian Lumbera-office staff, Filipino: “It is my first year in this country I am comfortable with because it is safe, organised and makes me feel at home.”


Nash Mawardi-general manager, Indonesian: “I am thankful for the peaceful environment where I can raise my family happily.”


Wilson Orines-Events/Lighting staff, Filipino: “There are a lot to be amazed in the UAE like its safety and the authorities’ governance. I misplaced my mobile phone twice at a volleyball court. It was returned. I have gained so many friends of various nationalities in the past two years. We prefer to stay here because it is safe, progressive and organised, with a multitude of opportunities.”


Dr. Raja Sekhar Gujju-Anglo Arabian Healthcare chief executive officer, Indian: “My sincerest gratitude to this great country for providing a fantastic environment for professionals to thrive. The leaders’ impetus on diversity, tolerance and innovation makes the UAE a country of choice for people all over the world.”


Ira Menichini-Indonesian qualified advocate: “Only in the UAE, all praise to the UAE leaders; you can work and live with people from all over the world without even thinking about it. I wish the UAE long life and prosperity.”


Porsha Kulthanan-housewife, Thai: “I am thankful for the opportunity to work for the Emirates. I and the UAE share the same birthday, Dec.2.”


Suwaporn Srimala-Thai Rose Massage Centre owner: “It is wonderful to see the UAE citizens, expats and visitors celebrating the occasion happily.”

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