Minister of State for Defense

Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi

The Speech of His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defense Affairs to the external MOD website

People have always protected themselves against the dangers that threaten them. History has shown over the time that nations who have survived and continued to exist are those who have built the factors of force to defend themselves. Thus, the vision of the Ministry of Defense in the United Arab Emirates is based on being “a proactive institution that ensures the UAE’s national defence, sovereignty and victory against evolving threats to the nation”. The ministry’s mission is “to ensure the UAE’s national defense and advance its interests by understanding the strategic operating environment, designing future-oriented defense strategy and policy, and ensuring strategically prioritized development and utilization of national capabilities; all in collaboration with other national entities and our international allies.”

In this context, as part of the national system, the Ministry is keen to keep abreast of the modern industrial and digital revolution in the world, in accordance with the vision of the good leadership. It works to support the great development process witnessed by the country in various fields in order to achieve its goal of becoming one of the pioneer countries in the fields of advanced industries, information and communication technology, artificial intelligence, and modern technologies. The ministry also seeks to participate in the federal system and support its efforts to improve the government performance in building the future government in order to achieve the centennial vision of the UAE 2071, by ensuring a happier future and a better life for future generations. On the other hand, the ministry is working on enhancing the values ​​of belonging, allegiance and national cohesion, and strengthening the meanings of honor and sacrifice in order to safeguard the right and defend the homeland of its citizens.

Our survival lies in our strength and the coherence of our efforts, because the United Arab Emirates is “entrusted in us”. The Ministry of Defense carries this trust with strong determination, raising in one hand the banner of defending the homeland with confidence and power, and in the other hand the branch of peace to ensure security and stability in the region and the world.

Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi
Minister of State for Defense Affairs