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BIRTH OF A NATION: THE UAE

In these vast golden deserts,

Abu Dhabi’s towers and Dubai’s skyscrapers

The Seven emirates united as one,

Where ambitious dreams take flight.

On December 2nd, a federation was born,

Where heritage and modernity blend,

Honored to be its citizen, it is my gratitude,

The gratitude that’ll never end.

By its revered founding father,

Forever in our thoughts,

To a prosperous homeland, it has grown,

Tolerant and vibrant as we can see,

Into a place, we call our Second home.

Thanks to our wise and visionary leaders,

We've come together from all corners of the world,

Diverse is our land, yet united we are,

Hand in hand, let’s connect this world.

So, on this glorious day,

Let our flag unfurl under the resplendent sun,

Let us all sing the UAE’s glory,

As we unite together as one.

From the arid deserts to the sapphire sea,

One nation, one land, one destiny.

With immense pride let’s say,

Happy UAE National Day!

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