UAE National Day 2012

The United Arab Emirates were formed on December 2, 1971, when the UK's treaty expired and the separate sheikdoms decided to form an independent union. At first the UAE was a federation of six emirates - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, Fujairah and Ajman. The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah was added a year later.

This year marks the 41th anniversary of the country and a special time to celebrate its culture and heritage. A wide range of celebrations and activities have been planned in shopping malls, parks and other venues throughout the country.

The National Day Downtown Dubai Parade will be held at Emaar Boulevard and feature floats, inflatable balloons, performers, heritage, horses, camels and music groups.

Check out Dubai Calendar for more details on UAE Events... 

EID AL ADHA 2012

News feed for Eid Al Adha (DUBAI): 

Dubai: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced that the first day of Eid Al Adha is on October 26, which falls on a Friday.

The first day of Dhu Al Hijja is on Wednesday, October 17, while Arafa is on Thursday, October 25, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

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Dubai: The Dubai Metro will run for nearly 24 hours on weekends and during the Eid holidays until November 2, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday.

Complementing the Eid in Dubai celebrations, the metro will operate from 5:30am to 4am on October 18 and 19, said Ramadan Abdullah, the director of Metro operations at the RTA.

The trains will also operate on the new timings on Ocober 25, 26, 27 and 28 to coincide with the Eid holidays, and on November 1 and 2.

Trains will continue with normal operation hours on weekdays.

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