As the UAE looks forward to its 50th National Day this December, the rest of the world is gearing up too.
New York has declared December 2, 2021 to be ‘Emirati Day’ across the state.
The resolution was made by an NY state senator named Kevin Thomas, who has long ties to the country. He himself was born in Dubai.
Talking about why he chose to make the resolution, he stated that New York and the UAE have strong ties, both in education and trade.
|I’m honoured to stand and introduce this legislative resolution to commemorate the 50th Independence Day of the UAE by declaring December 2, 2021 as Emirati Day in New York State. Their National Day, which is celebrated on December 2 each year, commemorates the founding of the UAE,” said Thomas in a statement.
“But this year, it’s a very different type of celebration because the country will be celebrating its 50th Independence Day. President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan proclaimed 2021 as the 50th year, which represents a defining moment in the country’s history.”
Abdalla Shaheen, Consul General of the UAE in New York, thanked him in person, posting on Instagram about it afterwards.
“This December, the UAE will not only celebrate its 50th anniversary – we will also celebrate 50 years of friendship with the State of New York,” he wrote on Instagram.
“Strong business and trade ties, coupled with a range of partnerships through the arts, sport, and education, are the foundation of this close relationship.
“I thank Senator Thomas for introducing a resolution commemorating the UAE’s 50th anniversary in New York State, which reflects our shared understanding that the friendship between the UAE and New York is set to grow from strength to strength in the years ahead.”
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