DUBAI // Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum enrolled for national service in the Armed Forces on Thursday.
“Enrolling for national service is a medal we wear on our chests and it is an honour before it is a duty,” Sheikh Ahmed said.
He is the son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.
The Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, enlisted on October 25.
And the Crown Princes of Fujairah, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, and Umm Al Quwain, Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, enlisted on October 30 at Sharjah’s Rahmania Recruitment Centre.
All eligible Emiratis must perform national service regardless of their social status, said Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority.
The law covering national service sets the penalties for failing to report for national service at between a month and a year in jail, and fines of between Dh10,000 and Dh50,000.
Those who receive the penalties must still complete national service.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon said registration was obligatory for all people of age, regardless of educational or professional status, or personal situation.
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German intelligence warnings
- 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
- 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
- 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250
Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution
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