{"id":3561,"date":"2025-12-01T13:05:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T13:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menamagazine.com\/?p=3561"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:19:29","slug":"uae-national-day-celebrations-light-up-the-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themena.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/01\/uae-national-day-celebrations-light-up-the-nation\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE National Day celebrations light up the nation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F8wdhvi7j%2FCopy-of-bf8b6dd7-a037-4dad-9305-ca4e5390ac77.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F8wdhvi7j%2FCopy-of-bf8b6dd7-a037-4dad-9305-ca4e5390ac77.jpg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F8wdhvi7j%2FCopy-of-bf8b6dd7-a037-4dad-9305-ca4e5390ac77.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F8wdhvi7j%2FCopy-of-bf8b6dd7-a037-4dad-9305-ca4e5390ac77.jpg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"A spectacular air display features at the celebration for 181 grooms from the Al Ain region at Al Jahili Fort. The group wedding is part of Eid Al Etihad festivities and supports the Year of the Family 2026, celebrating Emirati unity and heritage.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A spectacular air display features at the celebration for 181 grooms from the Al Ain region at Al Jahili Fort. The group wedding is part of Eid Al Etihad festivities and supports the Year of the Family 2026, celebrating Emirati unity and heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F5xkbyosu%2FDUBAI-CUSTOMS.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F5xkbyosu%2FDUBAI-CUSTOMS.jpeg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F5xkbyosu%2FDUBAI-CUSTOMS.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F5xkbyosu%2FDUBAI-CUSTOMS.jpeg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"Dubai Customs celebrated the 54th Eid Al Etihad. by organizing national events at its headquarters and customs centers, reflecting the values \u200b\u200bof loyalty, belonging and the spirit of the Union among the department\u2019s employees.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubai Customs celebrated the 54th Eid Al Etihad. by organizing national events at its headquarters and customs centers, reflecting the values \u200b\u200bof loyalty, belonging and the spirit of the Union among the department\u2019s employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F833xy5vq%2FAL-AIN.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F833xy5vq%2FAL-AIN.jpeg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F833xy5vq%2FAL-AIN.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F833xy5vq%2FAL-AIN.jpeg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"The celebrations reflect the nation\u2019s remarkable achievements, its humanitarian values, and its standing as a model of progress, inspiring residents and visitors alike. Above, Al Ain Municipality has completed its preparations to celebrate the 54th Eid Al Etihad. by implementing and operating decoration works in the streets and squares of the Al Ain region.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebrations reflect the nation\u2019s remarkable achievements, its humanitarian values, and its standing as a model of progress, inspiring residents and visitors alike. Above, Al Ain Municipality has completed its preparations to celebrate the 54th Eid Al Etihad. by implementing and operating decoration works in the streets and squares of the Al Ain region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fjpvywzy0%2FCopy-of-7c92843e-15f3-4530-a895-8e019dca4b59.JPEG.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fjpvywzy0%2FCopy-of-7c92843e-15f3-4530-a895-8e019dca4b59.JPEG.jpeg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fjpvywzy0%2FCopy-of-7c92843e-15f3-4530-a895-8e019dca4b59.JPEG.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fjpvywzy0%2FCopy-of-7c92843e-15f3-4530-a895-8e019dca4b59.JPEG.jpeg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, joins participants in a mountain walk atop Jebel Jais to celebrate the 54th Union Day, drawing a large turnout across all age groups.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, joins participants in a mountain walk atop Jebel Jais to celebrate the 54th Union Day, drawing a large turnout across all age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fmhv03l0k%2FCopy-of-80730548-a928-4c47-b94e-f6e5823e44e0.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fmhv03l0k%2FCopy-of-80730548-a928-4c47-b94e-f6e5823e44e0.jpeg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fmhv03l0k%2FCopy-of-80730548-a928-4c47-b94e-f6e5823e44e0.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fmhv03l0k%2FCopy-of-80730548-a928-4c47-b94e-f6e5823e44e0.jpeg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"Zayed Authority for People of Determination has released a national artistic work on the occasion of the 54th Eid Al Etihad, performed by People of Determination. The work conveys their sincere love for the nation, loyalty to the leadership, and commitment to active participation in national life.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zayed Authority for People of Determination has released a national artistic work on the occasion of the 54th Eid Al Etihad, performed by People of Determination. The work conveys their sincere love for the nation, loyalty to the leadership, and commitment to active participation in national life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F093je4v3%2FCopy-of-bf21e391-6266-48b7-b74c-ecf6bc3729f6.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F093je4v3%2FCopy-of-bf21e391-6266-48b7-b74c-ecf6bc3729f6.jpg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F093je4v3%2FCopy-of-bf21e391-6266-48b7-b74c-ecf6bc3729f6.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F093je4v3%2FCopy-of-bf21e391-6266-48b7-b74c-ecf6bc3729f6.jpg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"A festive atmosphere fills the UAE as buildings, streets and public spaces glow with flags and lights for the 54th Eid Al Etihad.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A festive atmosphere fills the UAE as buildings, streets and public spaces glow with flags and lights for the 54th Eid Al Etihad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afra Alnofeli\/Gulf News<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fdlqju5m0%2FCopy-of-ff54497d-ea17-4c40-ade6-605ac8ea47b5.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fdlqju5m0%2FCopy-of-ff54497d-ea17-4c40-ade6-605ac8ea47b5.jpg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fdlqju5m0%2FCopy-of-ff54497d-ea17-4c40-ade6-605ac8ea47b5.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fdlqju5m0%2FCopy-of-ff54497d-ea17-4c40-ade6-605ac8ea47b5.jpg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"The General Command of Ras Al Khaimah Police, under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior, organized the Union Day march on Al Qawasim Corniche in Ras Al Khaimah on the occasion of the country\u2019s celebrations of the 54th Eid Al Etihad.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Command of Ras Al Khaimah Police, under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior, organized the Union Day march on Al Qawasim Corniche in Ras Al Khaimah on the occasion of the country\u2019s celebrations of the 54th Eid Al Etihad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fmrpykqje%2FCopy-of-282ea10d-3afa-4e2f-b545-fa18a8e85e34.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fmrpykqje%2FCopy-of-282ea10d-3afa-4e2f-b545-fa18a8e85e34.jpeg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fmrpykqje%2FCopy-of-282ea10d-3afa-4e2f-b545-fa18a8e85e34.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fmrpykqje%2FCopy-of-282ea10d-3afa-4e2f-b545-fa18a8e85e34.jpeg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"Ajman Police marked the 54th Union Day with a national celebration featuring a military parade, joined by civil defense, local authorities and a large crowd of citizens and residents.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ajman Police marked the 54th Union Day with a national celebration featuring a military parade, joined by civil defense, local authorities and a large crowd of citizens and residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fuipukagx%2FKHORFAKKAN-12.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fuipukagx%2FKHORFAKKAN-12.jpeg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fuipukagx%2FKHORFAKKAN-12.jpeg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fuipukagx%2FKHORFAKKAN-12.jpeg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"Maritime parade and musical evenings light up Khorfakkan\u2019s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maritime parade and musical evenings light up Khorfakkan\u2019s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fhhd0imrn%2F92f7c0e1-5f86-4f72-83d7-bd9c5bb8cd04.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fhhd0imrn%2F92f7c0e1-5f86-4f72-83d7-bd9c5bb8cd04.jpg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fhhd0imrn%2F92f7c0e1-5f86-4f72-83d7-bd9c5bb8cd04.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fhhd0imrn%2F92f7c0e1-5f86-4f72-83d7-bd9c5bb8cd04.jpg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"Iqbal Hatboor, a native of Kasaragod, India, prepares to bring a golden glow to the UAE\u2019s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration as he arrives in a gold-plated luxury car adorned with a golden portrait of Sheikh Hamdan.\n\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iqbal Hatboor, a native of Kasaragod, India, prepares to bring a golden glow to the UAE\u2019s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration as he arrives in a gold-plated luxury car adorned with a golden portrait of Sheikh Hamdan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Flue789dr%2FUN-OF-SHJ-12.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Flue789dr%2FUN-OF-SHJ-12.jpg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Flue789dr%2FUN-OF-SHJ-12.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Flue789dr%2FUN-OF-SHJ-12.jpg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"Patriotic spirit filled the University of Sharjah as students and faculty marked the UAE\u2019s 54th Eid Al Etihad with cultural shows and festive celebrations.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patriotic spirit filled the University of Sharjah as students and faculty marked the UAE\u2019s 54th Eid Al Etihad with cultural shows and festive celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fjm6n4x9z%2FUniversity-of-Wollongong-in-Dubai.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fjm6n4x9z%2FUniversity-of-Wollongong-in-Dubai.jpg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fjm6n4x9z%2FUniversity-of-Wollongong-in-Dubai.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2Fjm6n4x9z%2FUniversity-of-Wollongong-in-Dubai.jpg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"Students at the University of Wollongong in Dubai celebrate UAE National Day with tradition, talent and community energy.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students at the University of Wollongong in Dubai celebrate UAE National Day with tradition, talent and community energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Wollongong in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F50hzhntv%2FKHALIFA-11.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" srcset=\"\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F50hzhntv%2FKHALIFA-11.jpg?w=360&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 360w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F50hzhntv%2FKHALIFA-11.jpg?w=640&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 640w,\/\/media.assettype.com\/gulfnews%2F2025-12-01%2F50hzhntv%2FKHALIFA-11.jpg?w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress 1200w\" alt=\"As part of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, the General Secretariat of the Khalifa Educational Award participated in the UAE\u2019s 54th National Day celebrations.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, the General Secretariat of the Khalifa Educational Award participated in the UAE\u2019s 54th National Day celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1\/13 A spectacular air display features at the celebration for 181 grooms from the Al Ain region at Al Jahili Fort. 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