UAE ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai marks 50th National Day

UAE ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai marks 50th National Day

The United Arab Emirates held a grand ceremony on Wednesday in Dubai as part of celebrations marking 50 years since the nation’s historic unification and founding in 1971.

The 50th National Daywas celebrated on the Al Wasl Stage at Expo 2020 on Wednesday, ahead of the country-wide celebrations on Thursday.

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UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan previously declared 2021 as “The Year of the 50th.”

Celebrations for the country’s half-century birthday have been running from April 6 and will continue until March 31 of 2022. They fall amid the UAE’s hosting of Expo 2020.

The official national ceremony celebrating the 50th UAE National Day will take place on Thursday) in Dubai’s Hatta, an enclave in the Hajar Mountains and a popular tourism destination.

A four-day line-up of events and immersive Emirati experiences at Expo 2020 Dubai is marking mark 50 years since the founding of the UAE as the country readies to celebrate its Golden Jubilee.

Running from December 1-4, the site-wide celebration will include fireworks, a flypast, aerial stunts, celebratory ceremonies, musical showcases, cross-cultural conversations, cultural performances and exhibits.

From 10.15am on Thursday December 2, visitors are invited to Expo