Photos: UAE's 50th National Day celebrations

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The UAE’s 50th National Day celebrations began across the country. The UAE community marked their sense of belonging and pride in the homeland with great enthusiasm and joy. The Official 50th UAE National Day Celebrations on December 2 will mark the country’s Golden Jubilee through a spectacular show staged in Hatta Dam, surrounded by the Hajar mountains, lakes and valleys.
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Journey of the 50th Immersive Show at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Fireworks display during UAE National Day and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Al Fursan Air Display during UAE National Day and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Fireworks lit up the night sky during the UAE National Day celebration at Dubai Festival City.
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Atlantis hosts a display over the waters of The Palm.
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People enjoy the UAE National Day Fireworks at Blue Waters Dubai
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A special installation on UAE’s 50th National Day greets motorists on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.
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UAE National Day ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Artists taking out a parade during the UAE National Day celebration at Dubai Festival City.
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Colours of the World Parade during UAE National Day and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Visitors wave UAE flags inside Al Wasl during the UAE National Day and Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Fireworks at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi. The festival runs from 18th November, 2021 to 1st April, 2022.
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Fireworks display during UAE National Day and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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UAE National Day ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Traditional musicians perform during celebrations for the UAE 50th National Day, at the EXPO 2020 Dubai.
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UAE National Day ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Municipality of Abu Dhabi City decorates bridges, roads for the UAE National Day.
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The second “UAE National Day-Marine Edition” celebration presented a visual treat that infused patriotic love for the UAE among the participants and spectators. The parade comprised a fleet of 30 yachts, seven boats and six jet skis decorated with colourful flags and balloons.
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Hundreds of Dawoodi Bohra members took part in a parade on Naif Road in Deira today to mark the United Arab Emirates 50th National Day celebrations. Members of the community expressed their utmost gratitude to the Naif Police station officials for their immense support in the planning and execution of this unprecedented Golden Jubilee parade in Deira.
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As part of the UAE Golden Jubilee celebrations, Dubai Customs organised a boat parade under the slogan ‘UAE 50th’s Anniversary: Unlocking Centennial Achievements’ today. The event was organised in cooperation with Dubai Police and Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC), with the participation of 20 boats. Mohammed Hareb, CEO DIMC, and Major Ali Abdullah Al Qaseeb Al Naqbi, Director of the Maritime Rescue Unit, and employees of DIMC and Dubai Customs participated in the event.
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The Dubai Frame comes to life with the colours of the UAE flag during the celebrations to mark UAE National day.
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A group perform Al Azi traditional dance during the official ceremony celebrating the UAE 50th National Day at Expo 2020 Dubaii.
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The Burj Al Arab comes to life with the colours of the UAE flag in celebrations of the UAE National Day.
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Colours of the World Parade during UAE National Day and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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The bridge on Khalidiya street in Sharjah is illuminated with decorative lights as UAE celebrate its 50th National Day.
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Kalba marked UAE’s 50th National Day in spectacular style. Patriotic songs, poems, live cultural performances, fireworks, and classic cars parade captivate residents and visitors on the east coast
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Installation in celebration of the UAE's Golden Jubilee and 50th National Day at the Earth Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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A man takes a selfie with visitors celebrating the UAE 50th National Day at the Expo 2020 Dubai.
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UAE National Day ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Hundreds of Dawoodi Bohra members took part in a parade on Naif Road in Deira. The parade ended at Dawoodi Bohra Complex in Naif Road, Deira where there was a recitation of the UAE national anthem followed by a Cake cutting ceremony.
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E&Y staff celebrate the UAE National Day at their DIFC office.
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Ras al Khaimah national day parade and celebrations.
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From retail to residential buildings, construction sites, to automobiles, Dubai comes to life with the colours of the UAE National flag.
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Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club building seen illuminated with decorative lights.
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The celebrations in Kalba began with a classic car and bike parade adorned in the colours of the UAE’s national flag. The decorated vehicles toured the streets of Kalba alongside horse riders, bringing the community of children, adults, and the elderly on to the streets to witness the grand spectacle.
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Major roads in Dubai are decked in UAE flags to mark UAE National day.
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School students celebrates UAE national day in Sharjah.
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Irfan Afsar Awan, former president of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI); Taimoor Ali Bhatti, Provincial Minister of Sports, Punjab and Aashiq Nawaz cutting the cake at a ceremony in Dubai to celebrate the UAE Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations. A large number of Pakistani community members attended the event held on November 30.
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UAE National Day decorations at Deira City Centre in Dubai.
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Canada Pavilion wraps its iconic Canada sign at Expo 2020 Dubai in UAE colours to honour UAE’s Golden Jubilee.
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Visitors during UAE National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai
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Sharjah government departments and entities participated in the inauguration of UAE’s 50th National Day celebrations at the Sharjah National Park (SNP), which started on Monday, with the UAE national anthem. SNP wore a festive look with several stands and kiosks manned by a number of government entities showcasing UAE culture and heritage as well as community initiatives.
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Celebrations in Kalba
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UAE National Day decorations at Mirdif City Centre.
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