The country is awash in red, green, white and black, the colours of the UAE flag, as it gears up to celebrate 47th National Day tomorrow, which also coincides with the centennial birth year of Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the nation. While a slew of programmes has been lined up at different venues to mark the day, one only has to take a ride around town to witness the UAE pride permeating the air. Gulf News did just that.
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Portraits of the UAE Rulers adorn the Sharjah Directorate of Town Planning and Survey building.
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The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry building is illuminated with Shaikh Zayed’s portrait and the colours of the UAE flag.
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Pineapple tower on Eastern Ring Road lit up for the occasion.
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The Public Prosecution building in Dubai and (right) a tower in Sharjah’s Al Majaz in UAE colours.
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Shops at Al Sadiq discount market in Sharjah do brisk business as expats shop for the UAE flag and accessories.
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Expat participation is one of the most beautiful facets of National Day celebrations.
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Abu Mohammad, a resident, selects a UAE flag at a shop in the Abu Dhabi Souq yesterday.
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People buy UAE flags and accessories at Al Sadiq market in Sharjah to take part in National Day celebrations.
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Emirates College for Advanced Education on Muroor Road in Abu Dhabi is illuminated for the occasion.
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Preparations for National Day under way at the Dubai Municipality building in Deira.
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