Emirates NBD unveils largest illuminated National Flag in UAE

• Organised a range of activities to mark the 40th anniversary celebrations

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced today that it is celebrating the 40th UAE National Day by integrating the “Spirit of the Union” theme across a range of activities, designed to highlight the political and social unity and cultural heritage of the country. Read more

The Dubai Mall marks UAE’s 40th National Day with unique ‘Bidaya’

• Launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
• Visitors can post UAE National Day wishes on special ‘Aghsaan’ tree decorated with National Flags
• The Dubai Fountain to perform to the UAE National Anthem

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination, is marking the UAE’s 40th National Day with a first of its kind initiative, ‘Bidaya,’ to promote Emirati youth talent.

Flagging off on December 1, 2011 at the Lower Ground area of the mall, Bidaya continues through Dec. 4, and will subsequently be hosted every alternative week. It will serve as a veritable showcase of the UAE national talent across various sectors – from arts to culture and innovative thinking by the country’s youth. Read more

Ministry of Finance celebrates the 40th anniversary of UAE

HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs and event participantsIn the attendance of HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, HE Younis Hajji Al Khouri, Undersecretary of MoF, Assistant Undersecretaries, and ministry employees, the Ministry of Finance held its second event in celebration of the UAE’s 40th anniversary at its headquarters in Dubai, following its first celebration in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Read more

Star International School celebrates UAE’s 40th National Day

Star International School in Dubai’s district Al Tawar celebrated UAE’s 40th National Day today with a variety of exiting activities and performances.

All Star-lights wore U.A.E. National dress or dressed up in the colours of the UAE flag (Red/Green/White/Black).

Special assembly was held by the principal Miss Dolly Goriawala, which featured Holy Qur’an recitation, pledge of the U.A.E., poems, songs and Arabic dancing by students and UK and Irish teachers. The event  finally ended with the students singing the National Anthem with pride and raising their U.A.E. Flags in the air.

Later, the Star-lights did a walk-a-thon on the pavement outside the Star International School to show their love for the U.A.E.

Primary and secondary students thoroughly enjoyed themselves shouting “we love the U.A.E.” and waving their U.A.E. flags. The parents also joined in and walked with the students, whilst cars passing by sounded their horns and some stopped watched and took pictures of the children enjoying themselves.

Star International’s teachers and students  have drawn a map of the U.A.E. on a large canvas – 4 metres. The map has been divided into Flag colours. FS1, FS2 and Year 1 students did their finger-prints in the red colour. Years 2, 3, 4 and 5 did their finger-prints in the green colour and Years 6, 7, 8 and 9 did their finger-prints in the black colour. This will be displayed in the school as a commemorative to the 40th National Day.

Salary increase for government employees on ocassion of UAE’s 40th National Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a number of decrees within the framework of his keenness to achieve the welfare of the citizens and help them get their ambitions in a stable and comfortable life, reports the official news agency WAM. Read more

Drumbeats at the heart of National day in Dubai Marina Mall

Dubai Marina Mall, the popular lifestyle shopping destination for residents and visitors to the Dubai Marina community and New Dubai, is bringing joyful and soul-lifting music to families with the Family Music Festival to be held on the outside promenade at the mall from December 1 to 3, 2011, from 3pm to 10pm daily.

As an exciting kickoff, ‘40 drumbeats for the UAE,’ a human musical mobile, will be performing on Dec. 1 from 7pm. The spectacular performance is brought to you by Alliance Française of Dubai, with the support of the French Embassy and the UAE Ministry of Culture and promises to dazzle the young and the young at heart. Read more

Commemorative gold and silver coins on occasion of UAE’s 40th National Day

The Central Bank of UAE announced that it will be issuing with effect from Wednesday commemorative Gold and commemorative Silver coins on the occasion of UAE’s 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of the United Arab Emirates. Read more

Zee Aflam TV to telecast UAE Ballooning Championship 2011 to mark UAE’s 40th National Day

• Zee Aflam launches competition for viewers; winners can ride on the Zee Aflam balloon and take part in gala dinner

As part of its UAE’s 40th National Day celebrations, Zee Aflam, the first 24-hour Pan Arab Bollywood film channel dedicated to Arabic audiences, will telecast the UAE Ballooning Championship 2011 to be held on December 2 from 5 to 9 pm. Read more

UAE’s 40th National Day Colorful Downtown Dubai Parade

• Spectacular floats & entertainment activities to mark UAE’s 40th National Day celebrations
• In collaboration with the Dubai Events & Promotions Establishment

The sterling achievements of the UAE in the past 40 years and the country’s vision for the future will be the theme of the colourful Downtown Dubai Parade, National Day to be organised by Emaar Properties at its flagship development on December 3, 2011.

The celebration, organised in collaboration with the Dubai Events & Promotions Establishment (DEPE), mark Emaar’s tribute to the nation on the occasion of the 40th UAE National Day.

Integrating the dynamism of the UAE’s development with the richness of the Emirati heritage, the Downtown Dubai Parade, National Day features floats, cultural and heritage activities, arts, and music that resonate to the ‘Spirit of the Union.’ The parade will traverse down the Emaar Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, described as ‘The Centre of Now.’ Read more

Double Celebrations at Costa this National Day

• The UAE and the coffee company both celebrate 40 years of success
• 40th Birthday offer – 40 per cent off coffee and muffin on Friday 2nd December

Double celebrations and double espressos are in order next week, as the UAE and Costa Coffee both celebrate 40 successful years. The United Arab Emirates will reach its landmark 40th anniversary as a nation on Friday 2nd December, 2011, and Costa too is celebrating its fourth decade in business this year. Read more

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