For the first time in the history of the UAE, celebrations of the National Day will begin 50 days before 2nd December to mark the country’s Golden Jubilee milestone…reports Asian Lite Newsdesk
As part of the Year of the 50th celebrations, the UAE’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committee invites the public for nationwide celebrations to mark a 50-day countdown to the 50th UAE National Day on 2nd December, 2021.
For the first time in the history of the UAE, celebrations of the National Day will begin 50 days before 2nd December to mark the country’s Golden Jubilee milestone. The initiative, titled 50 days to 50, invites all those who call the UAE home to participate in the celebrations by following a series of activations, rituals, and challenges on the official UAE National Day social media platforms @OfficialUAEND.
Commenting on the 50 Days to 50 initiative, Shaikha Al Ketbi, Head of Creative Strategy of the Year of the 50th, said, “We cannot but acknowledge and admire the UAE’s achievements for the past 50 years, culminating towards an exceptional year.”
“With over 200 nationalities living in the UAE, we invite everyone who calls the UAE home to celebrate by learning more about the traditions and rituals that make our great society, and participate in our daily activities in the lead up to the official National Day Ceremony,” she added.
Every day, people in the UAE are invited to visit attractions, discover hidden gems around the country, learn and sing the UAE’s national anthem, submit photographs of different locations in the country that are meaningful to them, and participate in the joyous celebrations leading up to the National Day with their friends and family.
The Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committee also invites all government entities, private companies, schools and organizations to join the nation in celebrating every day for the next 50 days.
The Official 50th National Day Celebration will take place on 2nd December. More information about the ceremony will be announced soon.
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President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared the year 2021 as ‘The Year of the 50th’ to commemorate 50 years since the nation’s founding in 1971. Since April 2021, those who call the UAE home have been invited to celebrate their achievements, honour the ‘Early Dreamers’ in their families, and write ‘Letters to the Future’ about the progress they wish to see in the next 50 years to come.
More information is available on the official UAE National Day social media accounts @OfficialUAEND on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter; and on the official website www.UAENationalDay.ae.
Expo opens doors to new era of tourism
In a reflection of the huge boost that Expo 2020 Dubai has given to global tourism recovery, key stakeholders and partners opened the doors to a new era for Dubai’s tourism industry at a ceremony marking the symbolic opening of the Expo 2020 Dubai entry portal.
Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), flanked by a group of stakeholders and partners, participated in the opening of the Expo 2020 Dubai’s towering entry portal to the Sustainability district.
The opening of the gates was accompanied by the playing of the Expo 2020 Dubai theme song ‘This is our time’ before the distinguished group of visitors from the tourism industry were warmly welcomed by an Emirati traditional band.
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The daily symbolic opening of Expo Portals is part of the programme to welcome the world to Expo 2020 Dubai and also to celebrate the pivotal role played by diverse domestic sectors and establishments, stakeholders and partners in the true spirit of collaboration in the making of a new world. Similar entry portals are also established at the other two thematic districts of Expo 2020 Dubai – Opportunity and Mobility.
With the participation of over 190 countries and people from all walks of life and age groups, Expo 2020 Dubai has placed Dubai’s tourism sector in a unique position to drive growth while further reinforcing the city’s position as a global icon of multiculturalism.
The event is well set to deliver an exceptional showcase of Dubai to visitors and participants and to millions following the event from around the world.