National-Day

Saudi Arabia declares public holiday for National Day

Government and private sector employees to enjoy a nationwide break

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Citizens and residents will celebrate over the coming week with events paying homage to the Kingdom’s heritage, art and culture. Above, Saudi and expat bikers wave national flags as they ride their motorcycles around the capital Riyadh during a parade to mark the Saudi national day.

52nd Union Day: Free parking in Dubai

Changes relate to customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, buses, and others

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The beginnings of the UAE, as told by Sheikh Mohammed

"It was there that the UAE was established," recalled Ruler of Dubai

With Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan honouring one of the armed forces group.

National Day: King of Bahrain congratulates UAE leaders

Monarch praises depth of strong relations between two countries

King Hamad of Bahrain.

New Abu Dhabi number plate for UAE's 50th National Day

Abu Dhabi Police launch new plate via Instagram

The new Abu Dhabi number plate to celebrate the UAE's 50th National Day.

UAE National Day: 10 oldest restaurants to dine at

Dubai is famous for its little legends that offer a variety of cuisines from the world

Dine at one of Dubai’s 10 oldest restaurants on UAE's National Day 2021

Working during Eid holidays? Know the law in UAE

The law clearly stipulates compensation for employees working on public holiday

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Watch: The legacy of the UAE's last pearl diver

Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Suwaidi, on the ascent of the UAE and its connection to the pearl

Video: The legacy of the UAE's last pearl diver

UAE leads in women empowerment

Emirati women helped build a stronger UAE across a spectrum of domains

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UAE National Day: Expats who were born here in 1971

Expatriates who grew with the UAE reminisce about the early days and what kept them here

Navin Patney with his family in front of the Sharjah Souq in 1982

UAE National Day: Here's what Emirati chefs like to eat

From Mchbous to Aseeda Bobbar, here are four dishes local chefs like to eat on this day

UAE National Day 2020: Here's what Emirati chefs like to eat on National Day

Readers' photos: 49th UAE National Day festivities

Readers pictures of fireworks, festivities during the UAE National Day

Photos: Gulf News readers share pictures of the 49th UAE National Day celebrations

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