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UAE NATIONAL DAY

National Drilling Company, from left, Adnoc and Union National Bank buildings are lit-up with decorated lights on Salam Street to celebrate the UAE National Day. Ravindranath K / The National


National day lights and flag at Al Yosuf Motors in Dubai City, Dubai, November 27, 2012. Jeff Topping / The National


Celebrating in illuminating style for National Day. Sammy Dallal / The National


Government and private building decorated lights on the Corniche to celebrate the UAE National Day. Ravindranath K / The National


A National day display on the Al Yousuf Motors in Dubai City, Dubai. Jeff Topping / The National


Companies are keen to be the biggest and the brightest during the celebrations. Sammy Dallal / The National


The Royal Meridien in Abu Dhabi joins in the National Day spirit. Sammy Dallal / The National


Abu Dhabi's Corniche becomes a sea of colour when the sun goes down. Sammy Dallal / The National


National day lights displayed on the Dubai Municipality Building along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai City, Dubai. Jeff Topping/The National


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The First Day

An in-depth look at how the United Arab Emirates came to be, including a detailed account of the day the country was founded.

40 Years

A journey through the country's history as told through a story from each decade.

40@40

A look at 40 objects that shaped the UAE.

Istabsir

Photos and video documenting the myriad lives in the UAE.

Celebrating National Day

Lighting the way ahead in the UAE

Provided photo of lighting by event company Desert River for a story in the focus section Courtesy Desert River

Some entrepreneurs are capitalising on the country's love of illuminations and becoming shining examples of business success. Read Article Lighting the way ahead in the UAE

Women grabbed in UAE National Day crowds

Five friends say they were 'groped' while walking with large crowds along the Corniche on National Day. Read Article Women grabbed in UAE National Day crowds

Dubai police seize National Day Parade cars

More than 80 cars were impounded by Dubai Police this week following the ban of unofficial car parades during the National Day holiday. Read Article Dubai police seize National Day Parade cars

Video: Ajman residents crowd the streets for National Day

Video: Ajman residents crowds the streets for National Day(Video)

Ajman residents participate in a parade to commemorate the 41st National Day of the United Arab Emirates. Watch Video Video: Ajman residents crowd the streets for National Day

Video: Sharjah celebrates National Day

Video: Sharjah celebrates National Day(Video)

Sharjah residents participate in a parade to commemorate the 41st National Day of the United Arab Emirates. Watch Video Video: Sharjah celebrates National Day

Video: Ajman lights up the sky for National Day

Video: Ajman lights up the sky for National Day(Video)

In Ajman, 40,000 Chinese lanterns decorated in UAE colours were released into the air as part of a spectacular world-record attempt that attracted large crowds. Watch Video Video: Ajman lights up the sky for National Day

Dubai Festival City show: Two days late but well worth the wait

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - December 3, 2012. In celebration of the 41st UAE National Day, a laser, live and spectacular was witnessed by thousands of viewers. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

Hundreds flocked to Dubai's Festival City yesterday for the final celebrations of the 41st National Day. Read Article Dubai Festival City show: Two days late but well worth the wait

Huge turn out for Al Ain National Day event

More than 300,000 people took part in National Day activities at Al Hili entertainment park in Al Ain. Read Article Huge turn out for Al Ain National Day event

41 Years

As we explore the past, it grows richer with each year

The third supplement from The National's History Project has unearthed stories that we can tell here for the first time. Read Article As we explore the past, it grows richer with each year

In praise of Sheikh Zayed

Roderick Fenwick Owen was court poet to Sheikh Zayed. Read Article In praise of Sheikh Zayed

The inadvertent poet of the UAE

London, UK, 1957. Poet Roderic Owen at work in London, Courtesy Literary Estate of Roderic OwenEds Note Karen **Permission should be sought prior to any reproduction** Literary executor contacts: Charles Harding - hardingholefarm@aol.comCharles Darwent - charlesdarwent@aim.com

The amazing true story of Roderic Fenwick Owen, the court poet to Sheikh Shakhbut. Read Article The inadvertent poet of the UAE

Memorable mosques of the UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE 1974. Scene of daily life, caption to be confimed. Photograph shows the Al Otaiba mosquePhotogrpahed by Jack Burlot. Permission needed before use. jack BURLOT

Abu Dhabi's lost mosques include the Al Fahimi mosque and the Al Otaiba mosque. Read Article Memorable mosques of the UAE

Lasting impressions of the UAE

Archival photograph of the Trucial States shot by photographer Guy Gravett in 1962. A trader in the Abu Dhabi Souq. The Flower Basket matches visable on the right are still sold here. Eds note** Karen *** Permission needed before use. Contact Crispin Gravett Cpgravett@aol.com. $150 one print use and 5 years online.

The photographer Guy Gravett's remarkable photo archive, only now emerging, renders timeless the faces and places of the UAE when it was still part of the Trucial Oman States. Read Article Lasting impressions of the UAE

Significant dates in UAE history

A chronological listing of key dates in UAE history, spanning politics and economics, life and death, peace and war. Read Article Significant dates in UAE history

Cacharel and the city

Abu Dhabi, UAE 1974. History Project 3 / 2012. Fashion shoot featuring a model named Kathy wearing clothes by the French Label Cacharel. Shot by French photographer Jack Burlot on location in Abu Dhabi 1974 - featuring The Al Hosn Fort, a dhow, Land Rover and local men. Eds Note * Permission needed before use. Karen* JACK BURLOT ??

A model for the French fashion house Cacharel took part in an impromptu shoot with the photographer Jack Burlot in Abu Dhabi in 1974. But where did she change her outfits? Read Article Cacharel and the city

When the UAE was young

Abu Dhabi, Trucial States. 1957. Children gather on the beach. Courtesy Literary Estate of Roderic Owen Eds Note Karen **Permission should be sought prior to any reproduction** Literary executor contacts: Charles Harding - hardingholefarm@aol.comCharles Darwent - charlesdarwent@aim.com

Newly discovered images, both still and moving, cast light on a high point of the Abu Dhabi social scene in 1957: Deborah's Christmas, a party at which all were welcome. Read Article When the UAE was young

Features

Video: National Day's Flag Island

Video: National Day's Flag Island(Video)

Marking the UAE's 41st National Day, Sharjah raised the UAE flag on a 123 metre-high pole, considered to be the 7th highest flagpole in the world, standing as tall as the flagpole in Abu Dhabi. Watch Video Video: National Day's Flag Island

In pictures: Guy Gravett's photographs of the Trucial States

Archival photograph of the Trucial States shot by photographer Guy Gravett in 1963.(Photos)

Archival photograph of the Trucial States shot by photographer Guy Gravett in 1963. See Pictures In pictures: Guy Gravett's photographs of the Trucial States

National pride starts with a tune in school

The younger students in Grades 1 to 5 at Al Marwa girls school in Abu Dhabi, dress in their pink smock dresses, while the older children wear grey. Pawan Singh / The National

National Day 2012: Schools across the UAE hold special assemblies as part of National Day celebrations, where patriotism begins with an oath to the country and singing of the national anthem. Read Article National pride starts with a tune in school

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