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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates,Their Highnesses the Crown Prince and Deputy Rulers and Sheikhs, attended on Wednesday the official 49th National Day celebrations.

The country’s official National Day celebration was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; and enshrined the values of the UAE’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, which have guided the country since its inception.

Attending the celebration were H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, and H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Also present were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, (Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC) Saqr Ghobashi, Speaker of Federal National Council, FNC H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, H.H. Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, ZHO H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office (Member of the Executive Council) and H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court along with a number of Sheikhs, ministers, high-ranking officials and representatives of the frontline heroes confronting the COVID-19.

Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates,Their Highnesses the Crown Prince and Deputy Rulers and Sheikhs, conveyed their sincere greetings and blessings to the leader of the UAE development drive, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the establishment of the Union, expressing their profound pride of the qualitative achievements made by the UAE and which positioned the nation in a coveted stature among the advanced nations of the world thanks to his prudent vision and right approach toward ensuring the progress and development of the nation in fulfilment of the people's ambitions for more prosperous life and wellbeing. They prayed to Allah Almighty to keep Sheikh Khalifa in good health to continue to lead the successful development drive of the nation.

In this unprecedented year of COVID-19 restrictions, millions of people throughout the seven emirates, and further afield, tuned in from the safety of their homes to watch a performance that will be remembered for years to come as one of the most spectacular and moving, to be held in the UAE.

As the breath-taking show came to a close, The Finale examined the milestones and achievements of the past, before looking to the future and the UAE’s role as a global leader in medical research, environmental sustainability and renewable energy.

An incredible pyrotechnic and drone display that lays the foundation for celebrations of the UAE’s Golden Jubilee closed the show.

The Organising Committee expressed its thanks to a number of organisations that supported the preparation of the live show, including Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Jubail Island Investment Company, SEHA – Abu Dhabi Health Services, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Abu Dhabi Media, Nirvana Travel and Tornado Group.

In line with the UAE’s precautionary and preventive measures, the Committee followed the highest standards of health and safety to ensure everyone taking part was safe. This included a COVID-19 testing policy for all teams and cast members involved in the show.