UAE National Day: How To Celebrate Eid Al Etihad 2024 Long Weekend 

The UAE is celebrating its 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad, on December 2, which gives residents an occasion to reflects on the country's journey of resilience, determination and success

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According to local outlets, Eid Al Etihad commemorates the historic moment when in 1971 when the seven emirates came together to form a unified nation

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'Spirit of the Union' is the official theme of the UAE's National Day celebrations

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has announced official paid holidays for December 2 and 3 (Monday and Tuesday) for all private sector employees in the UAE

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Celebrations in Dubai will be held for six days - from November 28 to December 3 - with shopping deals, acts by acrobats, musical performances, fireworks, and a range of culinary experiences.

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The city of Sharjah has made entry to all public museums free on December 1 and 2

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