The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is ‘Eid Al Etihad’, its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of ‘union’ (Etihad) and celebrates the unification of the Emirates on December 2, 1971. The theme is central to the country’s “identity, symbolising heritage, unity, strength, and national pride”. On December 2 every year, the UAE puts on a grand show that is usually attended by the Rulers of the Emirates. The location for the show this year has not been revealed yet. The committee, however, said there will be multiple activations in ‘Eid Al Etihad zones’ across the seven Emirates on the day. The year’s National Day holiday is the last long weekend of 2024. December 2 and 3 fall on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. When combined with the Saturday-Sunday weekend, that’s a four-day holiday. Eisa Alsubousi, director of Strategic and Creative Affairs of the Organising Committee of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad Celebration, said: “We are delighted to invite everyone to share in the joy of this historic moment, as we celebrate the unification of the seven emirates. To support these festivities, we have created comprehensive guides to inspire and assist in preparations to […]