Sheikh Hamdan invites residents to show unity on 'Day of Solidarity'

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has invited everyone in the UAE to tune in to national media channels at 11:00am on Saturday to mark the "Day of Solidarity."

In a post on his X account, Sheikh Hamdan said the community can listen to the national anthem at 11:00 am and "renew (their) pledge and determination to continue advancing and elevating our beloved country."

"On January 17 each year, we reflect on the resolve, unity and solidarity shown by the people of the UAE – standing proudly behind their national flag to safeguard the country’s achievements and uphold its global standing," Sheikh Hamdan wrote in his X account.

"We invite everyone across the UAE to follow our national media channels, which will broadcast the national anthem at 11am tomorrow, Saturday, as we renew our pledge and determination to continue advancing and elevating our beloved country," Sheikh Hamdan said in his X post.

Observed annually, the Day of Solidarity reaffirms the values of determination, national cohesion, and unity, as well as the UAE's unwavering support for its leadership and armed forces.

The "Day of Resolve" represents an inspiring legacy of sacrifice, reinforcing the UAE’s standing as a global beacon for humanitarian aid and the promotion of tolerance. The nation’s historical stance against terrorism is rooted in a firm conviction that confronting extremist ideologies is a collective global responsibility. For decades, the UAE has been a leading voice in identifying the rise of global terror, consistently advocating for international cooperation to uproot the causes of extremism and ensure regional stability.