In these 14 years of running at the helm of this newspaper I have never written anything (except for the opening in our Yearbooks), but I think that today is a good time to convey, through this brief note, the feeling of gratitude and pride that both I and many of the people who live in this great country have towards the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE government is not only capable of neutralising the missiles and drones that threaten us with great efficiency, but it also neutralizes our worry and fears in the face of such a new and special situation as the one we are experiencing. What's more, the UAE makes us feel safe and secure, which confirms our belief that the UAE is one of the safest countries in the world (if not the safest) and reaffirms our decision to live in this country, which takes care of us and allows us to develop our personal and professional lives even in different crisis situations such as this one.
It is thus clear that, once again, the UAE is managing a complex situation with great efficiency, and this makes us proud to live in this great country and to belong to its Community of Citizens.
We do not know how long this extraordinary situation in which we are currently living will last, but we do know that we will be duly informed and that the UAE Government will do everything possible so that, with the corresponding precautions and guidelines, we can continue to maintain a normal life with our family, with our friends and in our jobs, because that means that this country does not stop and continues to be a leading country of the best countries in the world to live, to know and to visit.
This feeling and pride are mine, my family's, my friends' and I can say that most of the people of different nationalities who live here and who will continue to live here.
Thank you, United Arab Emirates, for taking care of us.
Gratitude and Pride.
----------------------------
Arturo MANSO is President of EL CORREO DEL GOLFO.
