Hamdan Bin Mohammed directs Dubai government to celebrate 37th anniversary of national day

The celebrations concur with the call of The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as per naming 2008 the year of national identity and come under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to mark this important occasion.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed has also extended his warm greetings on the occasion of the 37th National Day to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and the Rulers of the various Emirates, the Crown Princes, the Deputy Rulers and the UAE citizens.

The Executive Council unveiled a new logo to commemorate the National Day celebrations. The logo will be used during the various activities to be organised by the government departments in Dubai. The colours of the logo are similar to the UAE National Flag and illustrate No.2, emphasising the date of 2 December, when the treaty for the Federation was signed. The logo also carries the slogan 'National Day-Live United' to reflect the pride of the people of the UAE in commemorating the important day.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed said: "The National Day is a landmark occasion in the history of the UAE that reflects our glorious past guided by a wise vision that led to our bright future today. This future has already proved to be one of achievements that has demonstrated the capability of our people to overcome obstacles in our march towards progress.
"The UAE National Day reminds us of the unity of our people; therefore we should always use this day to remember the importance of maintaining our country's growth and increase our concerted efforts to place the UAE among world's top-ranked countries."

The National Day celebrations will start from 23 November 2008 and will conclude on 4 December.