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Abu Dhabi to have memorial for martyrs

Monday, 28 September 2015 05:00

A memorial for the UAE’s martyrs is to be built in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has ordered the construction of the memorial. The Martyrs Families' Affairs Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court has been instructed to oversee construction. His Highness has said that the monument will be a tribute to the selfless services of fallen soldiers and will keep their memory alive in the hearts of future generations.

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