On Saturday at 11:00 AM, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has issued an important call to all UAE residents to participate in a special national anthem broadcast. In a message that was posted for the public to see, Sheikh Hamdan called on all Emirates citizens to follow the national media channels, which are where the national anthem is at play at the same time as a single patriotic statement.
This is in addition to all other policies by the leadership of UAE to increase national identity and cohesion among the many and diverse population, and the new strategy will help the country in its global goals. At a time when the nation faces unprecedented challenges, Sheikh Hamdan’s appeal is emblematic of a broader effort to forge that sense of shared pride and of belonging at critical moments which serve to promote the nation’s past and future. The UAE is a melting pot society which has long strived to promote peace and harmony.
When the national anthem is broadcast at a specific moment on all official channels, it symbolically unites citizens together — regardless of where you live or the community you belong to. Sheikh Hamdan's goal is to bring together everybody for a synchronized national moment that spans the full spectrum of physical, social, emotional, and political divides within the national borders.
The Crown Prince invites the public not just to absorb the message but also to contemplate what the anthem means — which is the history of the nation, which is about the UAE, and this country. It is an ongoing reminder of the achievements of the country and the desire to sustain its development and its peaceful transition to a harmonious society. This call for action is also an homage to the vision leaders and rulers of the UAE since founding and the persistence they have demonstrated throughout their tenure has made the Emirates a major force in the world community.
The anthem promotes pride in the nation’s remarkable past. Residents have been urged to set reminders for broadcast on Saturday at 11:00 AM so that there is broad participation. The national TV, radio and digital broadcast platforms will host the event, which will be available to all parts of the population. This way Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed will reinforce the values of solidarity, patriotism and mutual respect that are core to UAE nationhood. And the simple — if powerful — act of unity is there to help create bonds and help Emiratis, and residents, continue to fight the fight for a better tomorrow.
