UAE President, VP, Rulers and COP28 guests witness 52nd Union Day celebration

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the Members of the Federal Supreme Council, Rulers of the Emirates, witnessed the celebration of the 52nd Union Day held at Expo City Dubai.

The event was also attended by the Crown Princes and several guests attending the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28).

The ceremony saw the attendance of His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman; His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain; His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

The event was also attended by King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, along with leaders and prime ministers from several countries and delegations participating in COP28.

Also present were His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and several Sheikhs, ministers, and senior officials.

The official presentation of the 52nd Union Day highlighted the inspiring story of the Union and the UAE's sustainable journey since its formation in 1971. In line with COP28 and the Year of Sustainability, innovative techniques and distinctive displays were used in the show, embodying the UAE's rich heritage that connects the essence of unity and sustainability throughout history as represented by the Emirati traditional weaving of Al-Sadu. The display celebrated the heritage of the country’s forefathers, blending traditional values with contemporary progress.

Through inspiring performances and storytelling, the presentation offered a vision of the UAE’s future of sustainability, where the world collaborates to overcome climate challenges through innovation and collective action, drawing inspiration from the efforts of climate action supporters from the UAE and around the world.

UAE citizens and residents will have the opportunity to attend the 52nd Union Day show from 5-12 December to witness performances and enjoy profound insight into the UAE's sustainability journey.

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