Nov 28, 2025

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Celebrations light up the Emirates ahead of the year end season

United Arab Emirates

Celebrations light up the Emirates ahead of the year end season

UAE residents are gearing up for a long weekend as the country marks its 54th National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad. The annual celebration commemorates the founding of the UAE on December 2, 1971, when six emirates united to form a single nation. 

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