Under Secretary of Defense

Amid the rapid “digitization” shifts, which are sweeping minds and mindsets, and the transformation of concepts and mechanisms of economy, industry, as well as military and civilian sciences, and defense strategies and their constants, and in line with our country’s remarkable qualitative leap forward in order to achieve the first competitive ranks in the world in various fields of development, especially in the telecommunications sector, the electronic portal becomes a communicative imperative to define the message, vision and strategic goals of the Ministry of Defense. This in essence translates and reflects the message, humanitarian principles, and ethical values ​​of the UAE. We are doing so by following a genuine approach planted by his Highness late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah rest his soul, and that is getting special attention by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and high Commander of the Armed Forces, may Allah protect him. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, also adheres to the same approach that is also receiving the care and monitoring of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

As our armed forces play vital and very influential field roles in achieving regional and international security and peace, countering terrorism and maintaining stability, the Ministry of Defense’s online portal plays a vital role in media and information ,as well as conveyance of news and information to the public at home and abroad.

The Ministry of Defense in the United Arab Emirates is working within a broader national defense framework, based on an integrated national strategy for defense starting from a modern and sophisticated understanding of both strategic and immediate challenges and threats. By understanding the strategic environment, future-oriented defense policies and strategies are developed, and strategic priorities for the development and use of national capacities are set in collaboration with other national institutions. The Ministry’s vision is to be a proactive institution at a level that ensures defending the security and sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates and the victory against the changing threats facing the country.

The Ministry of Defense is also working in the framework of advanced institutional structures that enable it to perform its functions in cooperation and integration with the General Command of the Armed Forces in defending the UAE, protecting its gains and ensuring its security and stability. This is added to the vital role of the Ministry in formulating policies and developing defense strategies as well as understanding the strategic environment regionally and internationally. In order to achieve the message of the ministry, its vision and objectives, we are keen to reflect the highest standards of corporate performance to ensure innovation and quality, and to achieve the proactive vision of the ministry in looking to the future depending on the minds of the Emirati people and their ideas and skills. By doing this, we are confident that the dream will be completed by the one hundredth anniversary of our country in 2071 when our country will tower up high as the best country in the world.