Abu Dhabi lights up in celebration of Year of the 50th

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2021 “The Year 50”, in the UAE, as the nation celebrates its milestone Golden Jubilee. “The Year 50” officially starts on April 6, 2021 and lasts until March 31, 2022. Above, Capital Gate on Khaleej Al Arabi Street.

The UAE’s Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Father of Dubai Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, after hoisting the UAE flag with the rulers of all emirates upon the formation of the UAE in December 1971. Sheikh Khalifa said, “The Year 50 represents a historic defining moment in our journey that started immediately after the declaration of the UAE’s union in 1971. It’s an acknowledgement of the resolute will and strong determination our Founding Fathers had while building up their nation. It also comes in recognition of the sincere efforts made by our citizens for our nation to be what we are seeing today as one of the best growing and fastest developing countries in the world.”

The declaration is coupled with the announcement of year-long initiatives, activities, and grand celebrations that will be governed by the UAE Golden Jubilee Committee under the chairmanship of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, with Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Deputy Chairwoman. The committee has members representing various federal and local departments. Above, a view of Khalifa University.

The celebration includes a series of initiatives to behold the UAE’s revered history, noble values and unique achievements.

These initiatives help delineate our future as the nation is heading toward its Centennial. In so doing, the nation will remain committed to building its future by relying on its youth and equipping them with all the skills they need to forge ahead with their plans for the future.

The Golden Jubilee Committee was formed in December 2019 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. In addition to Governing the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, developing a comprehensive preparation plan and forming organisation teams to execute plans to mark the nation’s 50th anniversary in 2021, the Committee is working on a diverse agenda built on four strategic pillars that cover several development initiatives aimed at driving changes through socioeconomic and developmental policies for generations to come.