A Delegation from Abu Dhabi Ports visits Wahat Al Karama memorial site

Press release

Published April 5th, 2017 - 05:10 GMT

A Delegation from Abu Dhabi Ports visits Wahat Al Karama memorial site

A delegationfrom Abu Dhabi Ports visited Wahat Al Karama (Oasis of Dignity), a permanent memorial site dedicated to commemorate the memory of UAE martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the country and protect its sovereignty.

The delegation, headed by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, inspected the Memorial Monument, which consists of tall standing tablets formed from cast aluminum panels, leaning onto one another, symbolizing unity between the leaders of the UAE, the nation, and the fallen heroes. During the visit, the delegation also toured the Pavilion of Honor and the Memorial Plaza.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, along with Abu Dhabi Ports’ employees, expressed their feelings of pride in the UAE sons who had given their lives to defend their country and humanity.

Al Shamisi said that Wahat Al Karama stands as a witness to the heroic deeds of the sons of the UAE and a symbol of their sacrifices.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi Ports Company

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is a master developer and regulator of ports and industrial zones. The objective of ADPC is to act as an enabler for development and trade and facilitate its contribution to the diversification of the national economy. In doing so, it will provide its customers and stakeholders with the highest levels of service in a responsive and transparent manner.

ADPC was established in March 2006 by Emiri Decree No. 6 of 2006 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of the restructuring of the commercial ports sector in the Emirate and was given control and regulatory enforcement power over all commercial ports assets previously owned by the Abu Dhabi Seaports Authority (ADSA).