National-Day

Eid Al Etihad 2025: Where to celebrate and watch live

Official events set from late November to early December

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Where to watch UAE’s Eid Al Etihad 2025 celebrations across all emirates

Weekend Digest: Holidays, gratuity, unified visa & more

Here’s your weekend roundup of the top trending news everyone’s talking about

Your guide to the biggest stories making waves this weekend

UAE National Day fireworks 2025: Where to watch

Celebrate Eid Al Etihad with fireworks and family fun across Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Celebrate Eid Al Etihad with stunning fireworks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Two-day National Day holidays announced in Oman

Two-day break declared on November 26 and 27

Work across all sectors will resume on Sunday, November 30.

Two-day National Day holiday in Oman: Guidelines issued

Starting 2025, Oman will celebrate National Day with a two-day holiday

Indian residents of Oman pose for a picture on the lawn before the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman's capital, lit up with the national colours on the occasion of the Omani national day.

UAE 2026 holidays: 12 days off, 6-day weekend expected?

UAE residents can expect 12 public holidays, including Eid and a possible 6-day weekend

Plan ahead: UAE yet to confirm 2026 holidays; Islamic calendar, moon sighting guide date estimates

Saudi Arabia declares public holiday for National Day

Government and private sector employees to enjoy a nationwide break

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

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