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Photos: UAE's 50th National Day celebrations

Tribute to the Spirit of Union exemplified by the UAE's founding fathers

Published: December 01, 2021 17:02 Last updated: December 03, 2021 14:41 Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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Cultural performance in Al Wasl Plaza during the National Day Celebrations_Large Image_m15427-1638435286730 — 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. Image Credit: WAM

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Journey of the 50th Immersive Show at Al Wasl_Large Image_m15380-1638435293498 — Journey of the 50th Immersive Show at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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Expo 2020 Dubai fireworks — Fireworks display during UAE National Day and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Al Fursan — Al Fursan Air Display during UAE National Day and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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Dubai festival city national day — Fireworks lit up the night sky during the UAE National Day celebration at Dubai Festival City. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Atlantis fireworks — Atlantis hosts a display over the waters of The Palm. Image Credit: Evangeline Elsa/Gulf News

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fireworks Dubai — People enjoy the UAE National Day Fireworks at Blue Waters Dubai Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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TEASER UAE 50-1638361540389 — A special installation on UAE’s 50th National Day greets motorists on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE national day at Expo — UAE National Day ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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Dubai festival city national day — Artists taking out a parade during the UAE National Day celebration at Dubai Festival City. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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National day at Expo — Colours of the World Parade during UAE National Day and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Expo 2020 Dubai. — Visitors wave UAE flags inside Al Wasl during the UAE National Day and Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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ZAYED FEST — Fireworks at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi. The festival runs from 18th November, 2021 to 1st April, 2022. Image Credit: WAM

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Expo 2020 Dubai fireworks — Fireworks display during UAE National Day and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai.

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UAE national day at Expo — UAE National Day ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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UAE national day at Expo — Traditional musicians perform during celebrations for the UAE 50th National Day, at the EXPO 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: AP

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UAE national day at Expo — UAE National Day ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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UAE PIC 3-1638361535966 — Municipality of Abu Dhabi City decorates bridges, roads for the UAE National Day. Image Credit: WAM

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NAT UAE National Day Marine565-1638435299765 — 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. Image Credit: Supplied

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new33 — 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. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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new — 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. Image Credit: Dubai Customs

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Copy of 011220212053-0086-1638435315866 — The Dubai Frame comes to life with the colours of the UAE flag during the celebrations to mark UAE National day. Image Credit: WAM

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UAE NEW — A group perform Al Azi traditional dance during the official ceremony celebrating the UAE 50th National Day at Expo 2020 Dubaii. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 011220212053-0085-1638435314226 — The Burj Al Arab comes to life with the colours of the UAE flag in celebrations of the UAE National Day. Image Credit: WAM

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National day at Expo — Colours of the World Parade during UAE National Day and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai.

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UAE PIC 5-1638361503941 — The bridge on Khalidiya street in Sharjah is illuminated with decorative lights as UAE celebrate its 50th National Day. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE PIC 6-1638361523202 — 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 Image Credit: WAM

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UAE PIC 7-1638361545874 — Installation in celebration of the UAE's Golden Jubilee and 50th National Day at the Earth Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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UAE NEW — A man takes a selfie with visitors celebrating the UAE 50th National Day at the Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: AP

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UAE national day at Expo — UAE National Day ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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new — 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. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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UAE PIC 8-1638361552528 — E&Y staff celebrate the UAE National Day at their DIFC office. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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UAE PIC 9-1638361518887 — Ras al Khaimah national day parade and celebrations. Image Credit: WAM

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UAE PIC 10-1638361512876 — From retail to residential buildings, construction sites, to automobiles, Dubai comes to life with the colours of the UAE National flag. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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UAE PIC 11-1638361500123 — Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club building seen illuminated with decorative lights. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE PIC 12-1638361520973 — 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. Image Credit: WAM

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UAE PIC 13-1638361510076 — Major roads in Dubai are decked in UAE flags to mark UAE National day. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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UAE PIC 14-1638361516673 — School students celebrates UAE national day in Sharjah. Image Credit: WAM

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NEW PIC — 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. Image Credit: Supplied

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UAE PIC 15-1638361533180 — UAE National Day decorations at Deira City Centre in Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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NEW PIC — Canada Pavilion wraps its iconic Canada sign at Expo 2020 Dubai in UAE colours to honour UAE’s Golden Jubilee. Image Credit: Supplied

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Expo 2020 Dubai — Visitors during UAE National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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NEW 33 — 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. Image Credit: WAM

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UAE PIC 17-1638361525088 — Celebrations in Kalba Image Credit: WAM

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UAE PIC 18-1638361530665 — UAE National Day decorations at Mirdif City Centre. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Copy of 011220212046-0077-1638435280291 — Image Credit: wam

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