English Presentation

English Presentation

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  The U.A.E NationalDay By: Hassan Douglah
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  What is theU.A.E The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a country situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula. The U.A.E is a federation of seven emirates (states), each governed by a hereditary emir. The U.A.E’s national language is Arabic and Islam is the official religion. There are approximately eight and a quarter million people living in the U.A.E but only 19% of those are Emirati, or ‘locals’.
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  The Emirates • Theseven emirates are: Ras Al Khaima Umm Al Quwain Fujairah Sharjah Abu Dhabi Dubai
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  Brief history ofthe U.A.E UAE forms and joins A leader dies the Arab UAE’s first Invasion of Diplomatic First a new one A Discovery League meeting Kuwait Relations Elections takes over The Strategy 2005 1950s 1971 1981 May 1991 1998 December 2006 January 2007 After independenc UAE unveils a e, Abu national Dhabi, Sheikh Sheikh development Ajman, Khalifa Maktoum bin strategy Dubai, announces Rashid al- aimed at Fujayra, plans for the Maktoum, making it a Sharjah, and UAE's first UAE PM and world leader. Umm al- elections. Half vice-president Dubai and Qaywayn of the and ruler of Qatar become become the UAE restores members of Dubai, dies the two UAE. Sheikh UAE is a diplomatic the during a visit biggest Zayed Bin- beginning relations with consultative to Australia. shareholders Sultan Al member of Iraq; they Federal He is of the London Nuhayyan the Gulf UAE forces were severed National succeeded by Stock takes over Cooperation join the allies at the Council will be his brother, Exchange, the country. Council; its against Iraq outbreak of elected by a Sheikh the world's UAE joins first meeting after the the 1991 Gulf limited Mohammed third largest Oil is the Arab is held in Abu invasion of number of bin Rashid al- stock Discovered League. Dhabi. Kuwait. War. citizens. Maktoum. exchange.
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  Any questions?
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  Why is theU.A.E National Day Celebrated? It marks the UAE's formal independence from the United Kingdom and the eventual unification of the seven emirates in 1971 which combined to form the modern-day country. However, Ras Al Khaimah did not join in until 1972. Even though the U.A.E is now completely independent there are still signs all over the country that show that the U.A.E has a treaty with the United Kingdom, the most obvious one being the shape of the coins used.
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  50 fils 20 pence
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  How is itcelebrated? People celebrate by painting their face with the flag’s colours. They also go out on the streets and do a maseera (parade), in which they decorate their cars with flags and pictures of the leaders. There are also different celebrations that are held in each of the different Emirates.
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  Celebrations in Fujairah Themain event that is held in Fujairah is the Al Saif Traditional Sword Competition. There is a parade here as well but it is smaller than the one held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. There are also children programs held in Fujairah which includes a wide variety of activities like 5-v-5 football with a huge prize for the winning team. Alongside these festivities there are several places that hold traditional folk dances each hour.
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  Celebrations in AbuDhabi In Abu Dhabi an annual motorbike parade is held along the Corniche, which is followed by a firework display. Traditional horsemanship can also be watched during the National Day in the Yas Marina circuit. There is also an official ceremony in which the official heads of the U.A.E attend. This ceremony is usually a play that shows the history of the U.A.E
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  Celebrations in Dubai Thecelebrations in Dubai is where the money comes out. The Dubai Fountain does a show to the U.A.E National Anthem every two hours. People drive from the Dubai Mall to the JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence) in a huge parade. Streets get blocked and the parade runs from 9pm until 1am.
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  Dubai Fountain Beginning of the Dubai Parade
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  Any questions?