UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was joined by Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, and Sheikhs on the official ceremony marking the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad, held on the Zayed Nationwide Museum in Abu Dhabi underneath the theme ‘United.’
The celebration was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain; His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court docket.
Additionally in attendance had been H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman; H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah; H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain; H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah; H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Consultant in Al Dhafra Area; H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Consultant in Al Ain Area; H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Suroor bin Moha
The official ceremony mirrored the enduring spirit of the Union, honouring the UAE’s wealthy heritage, its path of progress and achievement, and the nationwide ambitions guiding its future.
The occasion honoured the legacy of the nation’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the timeless values that helped form the UAE’s id.
The ceremony featured historic artefacts documenting the nation’s journey by time, together with items from the Zayed Nationwide Museum assortment such because the Abu Dhabi Pearl, a pure pearl estimated to be round 8,000 years outdated and regarded one of many oldest on this planet; the Bronze Swords, found on the Saruq Al Hadid web site, one of many UAE’s most vital historical metalworking places; the Carnelian Beads, which date again round 5,000 years; the Abiel Coin, one of many earliest currencies used within the area; and the Kamal, a standard picket software used to help maritime navigation by measuring the place of the celebs.
The show additionally included a 1966 Chrysler Newport as soon as utilized by the late Sheikh Zayed within the Sixties, and the Magan Boat, a reconstruction of an historical vessel utilized in early maritime commerce.
Inventive and technical groups introduced the nation’s historical past to life by a visible journey that included gentle exhibits, conventional Emirati-inspired costumes, orchestral items, and folks performances. The ceremony featured artists of all ages and backgrounds in a tribute to the generations who’ve contributed to the UAE’s ongoing story.
The UAE Nationwide Orchestra additionally took half within the ceremony, delivering a particular debut efficiency that captured the spirit of the nation and the values that unite its folks.
The occasion was livestreamed throughout the official Eid Al Etihad digital platforms, permitting everybody who considers the UAE their dwelling to hitch within the celebration.
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