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          National Day 2026

          All you need to know about National Day 2026 in the UAE, celebrated every year on December 2

          UN Secretary General U Thant delivers a speech to mark the UAE's admission as the 132nd member state of the United Nations on December 9, 1971. Photo: UN Photo

          Historic moment when the UAE flag rose over New York City in 1971

          CultureDecember 05, 2025
          UAE National Orchestra participated in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at Zayed National Museum. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

          'Profound honour' as UAE National Orchestra makes debut

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          President Sheikh Mohamed shared this image on social media to accompany his Eid Al Etihad message. Photo: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed / X

          Sheikh Mohamed shares footage of family life as UAE marks National Day

          UAEDecember 02, 2025
          Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi will light up with fireworks for Eid Al Etihad on December 2 and 3. Victor Besa / The National

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          Young performers participate in the 51st Eid Al Etihad show, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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          President Sheikh Mohamed on Sunday praised the valour of Emirati soldiers who died to protect the UAE and recognised the sacrifice made by their families. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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          UAENovember 30, 2025
          UAE 54th Union Day and Eid Al Etihad Corniche lights. Victor Besa / The National

          UAE begins long weekend ahead of National Day celebrations

          UAENovember 29, 2025
          UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, presided over the first UAE National Day celebrations in 1972. Photo: Alittihad

          When the first UAE National Day celebrations were held in 1972

          CultureNovember 28, 2025
          Expo City Dubai will host events across its venues for National Day. Photo: Expo City Dubai

          Get a taste for tradition at National Day events and cultural experiences in UAE

          Things to doNovember 28, 2025
          Pupils at Repton School in Dubai celebrate the UAE's 53rd National Day. Pawan Singh / The National

          UAE weather: Chance of rain at weekend before National Day

          UAENovember 28, 2025
          Public parking charges will be lifted during the Eid Al Etihad holiday. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Free public parking in Dubai for National Day

          UAENovember 28, 2025
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          Sheikh Mohamed has pledged to cover all fines imposed on the inmates. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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