Dec 02, 2022
UAE National Day 2022
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Today’s Doodle celebrates United Arab Emirates National Day. On this day in 1971, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Al-Ain, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain united to form one country. Ras Al Khaimah, the seventh emirate, joined the following year to complete what is now known as the United Arab Emirates.
Celebrations kick off with an exhilarating show at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Thousands of people gather to watch orchestras, musicians, and aerobatic displays. After national leaders give speeches to honor the country's founding fathers, fireworks splash across the Abu Dhabi skyline as festivities carry into the night.
Depicted in today’s artwork, the United Arab Emirates' national flag was officially adopted in 1971. It features a vertical red line with horizontal green, white, and black stripes that represent courage, prosperity, peace, and strength of mind.
Happy National Day, United Arab Emirates!
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