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The celebration of the Dubai National Day is marked by an explosion of colors and sounds as a spectacular display of fireworks light up the sky. The “National Day” is celebrated annually on December 2nd to commemorate the formation of United Arab Emirates in 1971, when six emirates joined together to form one country. Details From dazzling ceremonies to outstanding displays of firework, the UAE National Day is one that is celebrated equally by both locals and expatriates. On December 2, 1971, the rulers of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain and Sharjah signed a pact to form the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates was formed under the leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the country’s first president. Ras Al Khaimah chose to join and become the seventh Emirate in February 1972. Every year since, the UAE National Day has been celebrated throughout the country with…