On 2nd December, we, the UAE's people and leadership, renew our loyalty to our country, and we commemorate the blessed memory of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brothers, the Founders, who have established the solid foundations of a strong country that has impressed the entire world with its comprehensive renaissance. It has also granted its citizens pride, dignity and greatness. We shall always remain proud of the achievements of the Founding Fathers, believe in their approach, and follow in their footsteps in advancing the nation and making its people happy.
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
Today, as we remember with all gratitude our Founding Father, the symbol of our union, the founder of our renaissance, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his life companion, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, as well as the rest of the Founding Fathers. With their memory, we see a vision that led to the birth of our nation, and an ambition which laid the foundations for a country strengthened by its sons and daughters and its Armed Forces and security services. A nation which champions sustainable development, and embodies the values of unity, loyalty and cohesion.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
On this historic day, we remember everyone who lay a brick in building our homeland and all those who toiled for the UAE to attain the progress and prosperity that is the envy of the whole world. We remember everyone who spilt their blood so that our flag would continue to fly high and who sacrificed so that we could live in security, stability and unity.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
The UAE’s Federation has been a successful example of a union that was based on shared ties that brought together people of the seven Emirates, including history, heritage, and traditions. These connections ensured a strong base for a well-established federation, even though this was a new concept at that time. The union idea grew in the heart and mind of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace.
Here you can find a timeline of key events in the region, from the termination of the British protectionist treaties until announcing the UAE Federation
On this occasion and through this section, let’s remember the Union’s Rulers, who united their will to plant the seed of a powerful and steady country, and to provide its people with the best quality of life. They are the rulers of the seven emirates and the founding fathers of our precious union.
(1918 - 2004)
Known as the Father of the Nation for his role in forming the United Arab Emirates, the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the first President of the UAE. He served this position since the formation of the UAE on 2 December 1971 until he passed away in 2004. He also served as the Ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi from 1996 to 2004.
(1918 - 2010)
The late Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi took over as the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah on 17 July 1948.
The Official 50th UAE National Day Celebration will mark the country's Golden Jubilee through a spectacular show that highlights the deep connections between people, nature, and technology.
Staged in Hatta Dam, and surrounded by the Hajar mountains, the floating theatrical experience will take viewers on a journey through the land’s history in the lead-up to the inception of the union and across the 50 years that followed.
Through unparalleled creative and artistic storytelling, the show will also shed light on the achievements of today and offer a unique glimpse into the promising future that awaits everyone who calls the UAE home.
Save the dates from 4th December - 12th December for a mesmerizing open-air experience at Hatta Dam.
In this section, you will learn more about the reasons for choosing Hatta as the location for the main celebrations of the 50th UAE National day and latest projects approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, along with the projects being implemented by DEWA.
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a number of designs for new tourism projects as part of the comprehensive development plan for Hatta region, previously launched by His Highness.
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In this section, we have prepared a summary of some achievements that have been made over the past 50 years which helped making the UAE an oasis of happiness, prosperity, security, and safety, presenting a unique global model for peace, tolerance, and love, where everyone lives in harmony. You will learn about the first founders efforts since 1971 and what our current wise leadership, whom we live under their protection and security continued to do to position the UAE at the forefront of the developed countries.
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In this section, you will learn about the Early Dreamers initiative launched last year to encourage all citizens and residents of the UAE to share stories of the individuals who have helped - and continue to help - shape the nation over the years and reflect on the stories of people who made an impact on the UAE’s first 50 years.
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The UAE’s history stands witnessed of the first seeds of our interest of outer space, which were planted by the founding fathers, in the souls of their children and grandchildren. These dreams become clear when we look at them through two historical events that took place during the journey of the union makers, first by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who welcomed a delegation from “NASA” in 1976, after its historical “Apollo” mission to the moon.
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In September 2020 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the launch of a new promising project to explore the Moon, in a new scientific mission in the space that supports the UAE’s efforts in enhancing, developing and empowering the space industrial sector in the region. This is to contribute in shaping the future with the help of the creative minds and hands of Emiratis
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In May 2015, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, named the UAE’s probe to discover Mars the “Hope Probe”, which was set to be launched in 2020 on a 9-month journey that aims to reach Mars in sync with the celebrations of the UAE’s 50th Union anniversary, which will put the UAE on a list of only nine countries that is working to discover the Red Planet.
READ MOREThe UAE launched its ambitious journey to space, empowered by the purposefulness of its leadership and the determination of its sons, with an aim to recreate the biography and glories of the Arabs in space science. As our ancestors led the space science with steady feet on earth, while today we are planning to travel to the outer space to explore it and the opportunities that it might offer to humanity, thanks to the wise vision of our leaders. You might be asking yourself about the relation that tied between the UAE and aerospace science? What is the motivation behind all of these efforts to achieve this dream? Or what are the steps taken by the UAE to be able to achieve our ancestors’ dreams? The answers of these questions and more, can be found below:
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