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                                       I. Historical Context of UAE National Day and Its National Symbolism The United Arab Emirates was founded on December 2, 1971, when the seven emirates were unified under the leadership of the founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. To commemorate this milestone, UAE National Day—also known as Eid Al Etihad (Union Day)—has become one of the most significant national celebrations across the country. The official title “Eid Al Etihad (Union Day)” was reinstated starting from the 53rd National Day in 2024, emphasizing the core national value of “Etihad” (unity / union) and commemorating the historical process through which

                                       1. From Unification to Modern National Identity September 23 is more than just a nationwide celebration for Saudi Arabia—it is a historic milestone. In 1932, King Abdulaziz bin Saud issued a royal decree renaming the Kingdom of Najd and Hejaz as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (المملكة العربية السعودية), marking the unification and birth of modern Saudi Arabia. The holiday was not initially fixed as National Day. In 1965, King Faisal bin Abdulaziz designated September 23 as Saudi National Day (اليوم الوطني السعودي), replacing the former “Royal Accession Day (يوم الجلوس الملكي). However, the commemoration year was marked as 1930

                                       The Middle East—a land of ancient civilizations and enduring mystique—spans from the eastern Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf, covering most of Western Asia and extending into North Africa and the Red Sea region. The term “Middle East” originated from a European geographic perspective, referring to the region between the “Near East” and “Far East.” As a crucial hub linking Asia, Africa, and Europe, it is home to diverse religious beliefs, linguistic groups, and cultural traditions. Today, countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq are widely recognized as core representatives of the Middle East.