Celebrating the UAE’s 44th National Day - live blog

Students wave flags during a flag raising ceremony in celebration of National Day, at the Breakwater in Abu Dhabi. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Festivities in celebration of the UAE’s 44th National Day are kicking off throughout all seven emirates. Parades, fireworks and concerts are but a few of the events on offer to UAE residents during the National Day holiday.