The 53rd Eid Al Etihad celebrations swept across the UAE, reflecting joy, pride, and admiration for the nation's achievements, which have established the country as a model of progress and humanitarian values.
Government buildings, public squares, streets, and shopping centres were adorned with the UAE flag and various decorations symbolising the national occasion.
The Organising Committee of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad announced the availability of multiple locations across the emirates for live broadcasts of the official celebration on December 2.
The committee also issued a guide detailing celebration venues in the seven emirates.
The official celebration will be broadcast live across the UAE on local TV channels, the Eid Al Etihad 53 YouTube channel, and the official website.
Additionally, the ceremony will be screened live in cinemas nationwide.
Sharjah Police have arrested a motorist who racked up 137 traffic violations and fines totalling over AED 104,000, all while using forged licence plates to evade detection.
Economic and developmental cooperation topped the agenda during discussions between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa.
The UAE and Lebanon have agreed to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including economic and investment, "through joint opportunities, knowledge exchange and government development".
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have held a phone call to discuss ways to strengthen ties under their countries’ strategic partnership.