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UAE marks National Day in style

ABU DHABI, December 3, 2016

The UAE celebrated its 45th national day on Friday (December 2) with great enthusiasm and in style with major buildings in the UAE lit up in red, green, white and black, the colours of the country's flag.

From car rallies and dance shows to air shows and splendid fireworks, the entire country celebrated the occasion in a grand manner.

A celebration was held at the Grandstand of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre under the patronage of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to mark the 45th UAE National Day.

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman; Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; Shaikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah attended.

The grand ceremony was also attended by French President Francoise Hollande; Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi; Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi; Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and other foreign leaders.

December 2 marks the country's formal nationalisation from the British Protectorate Treaties in 1971 and the unification of the seven emirates to create the modern-day nation.

Parades were held across the country where the soldiers paid tributes towards the UAE’s Armed Forces and its martyrs, with the theme of the country’s armed forces and their role in safeguarding the country and its residents playing a prominent role throughout the celebrations.

The country also showcased some of the country’s latest military equipment and vehicles, which drew large ovations from the crowd in attendance.




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