Umar Rehman Malik greets govt, people of UAE on National Day
Abdullah Jan
Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week felicitated the government and people of the United Arab Emirates on their National Day.
“Heartiest felicitations to the government and people of the @UAEmediaoffice on National Day,” he posted on X.
Umar Rehman Malik said the UAE’s extraordinary progress reflects the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his illustrious predecessors.
“Their dedication to innovation, unity, and prosperity has transformed the nation into a global symbol of success. Pakistan deeply values its historic friendship with the UAE, strengthened by shared goals and the contributions of 1.6 million Pakistanis to its remarkable growth. Wishing the UAE and His Highness continued success, peace, and prosperity,” he added.
Every year United Arab Emirates National Day is marked on December 2. Dubbed the Spirit of the Union, the date marks the unification of all seven Emirates into one nation. From dazzling firework displays to elaborate parades and glittering ceremonies, UAE National Day is a time when locals and expatriates gather together to celebrate.
It was on 2 December 1971 that the rulers of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Al-Ain, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain agreed to unite as one country. Under the guidance of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the nation’s first president, the United Arab Emirates emerged. Later in February 1972, Ras Al Khaimah decided to join and become the seventh Emirate. Each year since, UAE National Day has been celebrated across the Gulf nation in a riot of joyful festivities.
From homes and streets to people and cars, the colours of the national flag are everywhere you turn in the run up to UAE National Day. Shades of red, white, black and green bedeck every aspect of Emirati life, while flags flutter from atop landmarks across the nation. Being a public holiday, UAE National Day brings families and friends together in a day of celebration and contemplation.
In each Emirate the local corniche is always at the heart of the action. Vibrant carnivals wind their way along the waterfront as colourful floats resplendent with images and effigies of Sheikh Zayed draw cheers. Often, beaches turn into outdoor galleries for the day with sand sculptures. To round up a day of celebrations, locals take to the streets to watch fireworks light up cities across the Emirates.
Taking place annually in Abu Dhabi at Zayed Sports City Stadium, the official UAE National Day celebration is a theatrical extravaganza. A powerful show complete with aerobatic displays, rousing performances and inspirational speeches; all imbued with a sense of national pride and courage. Underpinning the immersive event is the legacy of the UAE’s founders, and their spirit that endures still today.
