UAE celebrates 41st National Day

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Residents across the Emirates took to the streets in fancy dress and decorated vehicles to celebrate the United Arab Emirates 41st National Day. A giant flag rose above Sharjah on the world's 7th largest flag pole and fireworks lit up the night sky. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv

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00:00Dressed in red, white, black and green, the United Arab Emirates celebrated its 41st National

00:12Day on December 2nd.

00:15It was on this day in 1971 that the United Arab Emirates was formed.

00:21The birth of the union is celebrated every year with hoisting of the national flag, colourful

00:26parades, traditional dances and fireworks.

00:30This year, the national flag of the UAE was hoisted up the world's 7th largest flagpole

00:36on Flag Island by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, member of the UAE

00:42Supreme Council and ruler of Sharjah.

00:46Colourful car parades in Abu Dhabi allowed residents to express their passion for the

00:51UAE by decorating their cars in national colours.

00:56Dubai streets came to life with parades and lively performances.

01:12In the evening, the Almazah's waterfront gave a fitting finale to the celebrations

01:17with dancing fountains and spectacular fireworks.

01:21Sunita Menon, Ghaost News.

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