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The UAE has revealed its official song for the Golden Jubilee.
The song is called Hathi Al Emarat which translates to "This is the UAE".
It reflects on the country's achievements over the past five decades, emphasising a love of the land and national pride.
It plays one part in a series of musical performances which are planned for National Day celebrations in Hatta on December 2.
The song was written by Rashed Sharar and composed by Mohammed Al Ahmed and is performed by the UAE Choir Group.
The track will also be shared with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, Etisalat and du so you may hear the familiar tune while on hold.
Song lyrics:
This the UAE as the world celebrates it
Its seas, cities and its endless deserts
For 50 years … its beauty encompassed in
Its earth … celebrated … glorified
Its name brings joy to those who utter it
Today, its name is engraved in space
The Moon greets it every night with love
And dawn brings it every morning a new hope
Its land once equated with authenticity
Its soil is fragrant, sweet-scented.
It assumes its position centre stage
Under a leader who governed by moral codes and tenets
Its love found its place in people’s hearts
Its number-one position is echoed in the four corners of the world
Pride of Arabs, its love overflows with abundance
Chivalry is at its essence, synonymous to its name
This is the UAE. May it proposer and continue to
Be a land of love from its east to its west.
Preparations for the UAE's 50th anniversary celebrations - in pictures
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UAE 50th National Day illuminations on Kuwait Roundabout In Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National -
Dubai's Museum of the Future decorated for the UAE’s 50th National Day celebrations. Pawan Singh / The National -
Decorations on the E10 motorway in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Kuwait Roundabout in Sharjah decorated for the UAE’s 50th National Day celebrations. Pawan Singh / The National -
Al Raha Mall in Abu Dhabi with National Day decorations. Victor Besa / The National -
The UAE at 50 National Day decorations at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi as the country prepares to celebrate five decades since unification. Victor Besa / The National -
Al Maqta Bridge in Abu Dhabi with UAE at 50 National Day lights. Victor Besa / The National -
National Day decorations at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
National Day memorabilia for sale at Daiso in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Employees at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi show off their UAE scarves for National Day. Victor Besa / The National -
Ameer Al Ameri with a National Day T-shirt at the Giordano shop in Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National -
A car decorated to celebrate National Day. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Ajwaan Mansour, 6, wearing her National Day dress in the Kids' Zone at the Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The Heritage Village on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi offers a glimpse of an older way of life, where people demonstrate skills such as metalwork, pottery and weaving. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Marsa Mansour, 2, wearing her National Day dress at the Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A poster celebrating the UAE's 50th anniversary. AFP -
A traditional group performs in front of a sign celebrating the UAE's 50th anniversary. AFP -
A Golden Jubilee sign at Expo 2020 Dubai. AFP -
The central floral display at Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi to mark National Day. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A giant UAE flag adorns the Arab Monetary Fund building on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National. -
The UAE flags at the Abu Dhabi City Municipality. Victor Besa/The National -
The UAE flag outside Abu Dhabi City Municipality buildings. Victor Besa / The National.
