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12/5/23, 10:06 AM Sharjah Celebrates the UAE’s 52nd Union Day | Morningstar
Over 200 activities organized by the Sharjah National Day
Celebrations Committee took place in the cities of Sharjah,

Mleiha, Dibba Al Hosn, Khorfakkan, Kalba, Al Bataeh, Al
Mudam, Al Dhaid, and Al Hamriyah. Celebrations also took

place in cultural and tourist areas as Al Dhaid Fort, the heritage

villages in Al Hamriyah, Mleiha, Kalba. Other locations included
Wadi Al Hilo, the National Park in Sharjah, Al Hosn Island

Canal, Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, Kalba Lake, and Al Bataeh
Public Park.

His Excellency Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah

National Day Celebrations Committee, said: “Sharjah’s
activities to celebrate the 52nd Union Day focused on

combining pride with the culture and heritage of Emirati society

and its national identity. Over more than 52 years, the UAE has
prioritized development, growth, and future outlook, making it a

pioneering regional and global model in caring for human
development, tolerance and coexistence, and tirelessly striving

to build a better sustainable future for current and future
generations, thanks to the wise vision of our leadership.”

“The activities to celebrate Union Day come from the sincere

faith of every one of us in the greatness of what our dear
country has given us since the announcement of its union by

the founding fathers, all the way to our wise leadership, which

always shapes the future and implements what exceeds our
expectations. This faith and love are firm in the heart of

everyone who lives on this land. This was evident in the
participation of large numbers of nationalities living in Sharjah

and its visitors.”

This year's celebrations were characterized by the diversity of
events and activities around 9 regions in Sharjah, which

focused on displaying the achievements, history, and heritage
of the UAE, and including a wide range of popular marches,

heritage and cultural performances and shows that reflect the

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