UAE 41st National Day celebrations within the UAE and abroad

Dubai: A plethora of exciting and spectacular events and community-based activities will be lined up to celebrate the UAE’s 41st National Day within the UAE and abroad starting from November 25 up to December 3, the National Day Committee announced yesterday.

In its first meeting yesterday chaired by Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, the committee discussed a number of issues including contents of the official logo and website of the grand day, programmes and events, and proposed concept of the call centre. The date of launching the National Day website was also discussed.

The National Day Committee, in association with representatives from all seven emirates, has planned a series of exciting events, projects and programmes stretching across the nation, to promote the national identity and salute the nation’s rich history, culture, and achievements.

Al Owais urged members of the committee to pay more attention to the quality of events this year to match the prominence of the UAE and the glorious event. The meeting approved the formation of sub-committees for media, events, and follow up and coordination.

The National Day Committee has been established to coordinate the National Programme of Celebrations on the occasion of the UAE National Day.

The National Day Celebrations have always been a patriotic and social event that have a great impact on the citizens of the UAE. Therefore, the committee’s role includes encouraging involvement in the programme by all government authorities, community groups, private sector, the public and the international community. In order to fulfil its mandate, the committee oversees and coordinates the celebrations and ensures effective synchronisation of activities across all partners.

The UAE marked the 40th UAE National Day under the theme of ’Spirit of the Union’ that binds the cosmopolitan community of the UAE, and connecting it under one banner.