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Grand welcome for UAE troops return from Yemen

Saturday, 7 November 2015 10:07

The first batch of the UAE Armed Forces is arriving in the country, after claiming victories during their participation in Operations Restoring Hope in Yemen. A convoy coming into Ghayathi, an area between Abu Dhabi city and Ghuwaifat will head to the Sweihan military camp for a ceremonial reception.The homecoming is part of a troop rotation policy, which saw the second batch of soldiers assume their duties in Yemen on November 2nd. UAE citizens and residents are tweeting using a hashtag in Arabic, which translates to 'Replacing the Brave UAE Soldiers'.#our_army_our_pride

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