The nation gathered together on Friday to honour 45 years of the UAE, with parades, fireworks and celebrations of all kinds.
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Paragliders perform during the UAE 45th National Day celebration held at the corniche in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National -
Armed Forces Honour Guard stand to attention for the national anthem during a flag raising ceremony in celebration of National Day, at the Breakwater in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Sharjah, right, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Crown Prince of Fujairah, second right, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, third right, Sheikh Rashid bin Saud, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, fourth right, Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid, Crown Prince of Ajman, left, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, second left, and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, third left, Crown Princes and dignitaries attend a flag raising ceremony in celebration of the UAE’s 45th National Day, at the Breakwater in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Abdul Rahman, 10, celebrates National Day at City Walk. Reem Mohammed / The National -
Khawla, 8, Mariam, 11, and Abdul Rahman, 10, at City Walk Dubai during UAE National Day. Reem Mohammed / The National -
City Walk Dubai during UAE National Day. Reem Mohammed / The National -
Bikers take a break during the midway point on their Abu Dhabi to RAK ride to celebrate National Day. Duncan Chard for the National -
Bikers take a break during the midway point on their Abu Dhabi to RAK ride to celebrate National Day. Duncan Chard for the National -
Bikers take a break during the midway point on their Abu Dhabi to RAK ride to celebrate National Day. Duncan Chard for the National -
Artists from Vietnam perform during the UAE 45th National Day celebration held at Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development Centre in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National -
Artists from Vietnam perform during the UAE 45th National Day celebration held at Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development Centre in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National -
A resident helps construct a mosaic at the 45th National Day event on Yas Island Marina. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National -
The Nya & Groovebusters band performs at the National Day event on Yas Island. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National -
Families gathered to celebrate 45 years of the UAE at a National Day event at Yas Marina Circuit. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National -
The UAE celebrates 45 years on Friday, December 2. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National -
National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National -
People watching the drift show in Abu Dhabi as part of National Day celebrations. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National -
At the Corniche family park in Abu Dhabi, families, friends and youngsters gathered during 45th National Day celebrations. Vidhyaa for The National -
Yola Dance at The Promenade on Al Maryah Island as part of National Day celebrations. Vidhyaa for The National -
Celebrations on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Vidhyaa for The National
UAE National Day celebrations around the country - in pictures
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