Rulers, citizens and residents celebrate the 45th UAE National Day in Abu Dhabi.
Updated: December 04, 2016, 12:00 AM
UAE Rulers and residents celebrate National Day — in pictures
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, views an exhibit during the inauguration of the Etihad Museum on the UAE’s 45th National Day. Seen with Mohamed Al Murr, former Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) (R), Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain and Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed dances during the 45th UAE National Day celebrations at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). Seen with Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman (L), Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed (bottom R), and Sheikh Rashid bin Saud, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain (back centre R). Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Sheikh Tahnoon and Sheikh Rashid bin Saud dance during the 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Adnec. Philip Cheung / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed dances during the 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Adnec. Seen with Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid, Crown Prince of Ajman (back L). Philip Cheung / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
(R-L) Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid, Ruler of Ajman, Francois Hollande, President of France, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt, Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid and Tomislav Nikolic, President of Serbia, attend the 45th UAE National Day celebrations at Adnec. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Francois Hollande greets Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid during the 45th UAE National Day celebrations at Adnec. Seen with Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, UAE National Security Advisor (R), and Moulay Rachid, Prince of Morocco, attend the 45th UAE National Day celebrations at Adnec. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Hussain Al Hammadi, Minister of Education (L) and Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention (R) and other dignitaries attend the 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Adnec. Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Members of the Armed Forces participate in the 45th UAE National Day celebrations at Adnec. Philip Cheung / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Dignitaries and citizens attend the 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Hamad Al Ameri (C) participates in the 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Philip Cheung / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Dignitaries and citizens attend the 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Dignitaries and citizens attend the 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Silvia Razgova / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
The 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Philip Cheung / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
The 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Christopher Pike / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
The 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Fireworks explode in the night sky along the Corniche in celebration of the 45th National Day in Abu Dhabi. Delores Johnson / The National
Firework presentation along the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Delores Johnson / The National
Fireworks explode along the Corniche in celebration of the 45th National Day in Abu Dhabi. Delores Johnson / The National
The 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
The 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Christopher Pike / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
The 45th UAE National Day celebrations held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Philip Cheung / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi