Home GCC UAE In pictures: UAE’s 50th National Day celebrations “Our march into the next 50 years will be more challenging and very ambitious. The best is yet to come,” says Sheikh Mohammed by Gulf Business December 2, 2021 The United Arab Emirates has marked its 50th year as a sovereign and federal state today (December 2). The UAE national day celebrates the union of the seven emirates Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain, Ajman, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. On this occasion, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said, “What was once a state creation project, which many bet would not survive or grow, has today become a trailblazing and change-making state moving towards the future with greater steadfastness and bigger faith than ever, drawing upon a legacy of five decades of achievements, which left their marks deep in history.” “Our march into the next 50 years will be more challenging and very ambitious. The best is yet to come,” he added. Here are some pictures from the celebrations in the country. Read: UAE’s 50th: Mapping the nation’s journey and the path forward Tags 50 years Celebrations Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum UAE National Day 0 Comments You might also like Eid Al Etihad 53: Dubai Police issues strict guidelines for public safety Eid Al Etihad: Residents to get 4-day weekend for UAE National Day Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘Plant the Emirates’ national programme Dubai Metro turns 15: Here’s what commuters can enjoy