UAE President, state guests and Sheikhs attend March of the Union

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was joined by Sheikhs and state guests at Saturday’s March of the Union, organised by the Presidential Court to celebrate the UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad.

The event, part of the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2024, featured the participation of UAE tribes from across the country.

The march, held in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, was attended by prominent dignitaries including Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Dr Lazarus Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi; and Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, 

Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, along with their accompanying delegations.

Sheikh Mohamed exchanged greetings with the participants, expressing his pleasure at witnessing such a genuine display of national unity. He praised the Emirati people’s deep love, loyalty, and dedication to their country, stating that the UAE will remain strong through the commitment of its people to upholding its flag.

The tribes, representing all regions of the UAE, began their procession from Al Hosn Gate, carrying the UAE flag and singing traditional folk songs.

Through these vibrant cultural expressions, they demonstrated their pride in the strength of their national unity and their bond with the UAE President and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.

The celebrations featured the UAE national anthem, a welcome song, and traditional performances including Al Azi, Al Ayyala, and Al Nadba.

The programme also included equestrian and camel displays, as well as a Mauritanian-themed performance titled Brotherly Spirit. The event’s activities culminated in an aerial salute by the UAE Air Force and Air Defence, honouring His Highness the President and the UAE’s esteemed guests.