UAE HISTORY
What year was the UAE formed?
1971
What is the national bird of the UAE?
Flacon
What is the traditional Emirati coffee called?
Gahwa
When is Union Day celebrated in the UAE?
December 2nd
What is the UAE's initiative to promote sustainability?
UAE Green Initiative
Name the 7 Emirates
Dubai
Sharjah
Ras Al Khaimah
Abu Dhabi
Umm Al Quwain
Fujairah
What is the national animal of the UAE?
Oryx
What is the national desert?
Lugaimat
What is a common activity during Union Day celebrations?
Flag-raising ceremonies, parades, cultural performances
What is the UAE's goal for renewable energy by 2050?
50%
Who was the first president of the UAE?
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan
What is the national sport of the UAE?
Falconry
When coffee is served to a guest, should the person serving the coffee stay and wait for the guest to drink the coffee?
Yes
What is a popular way to show patriotism during Union Day?
Decorating homes and cars with UAE flags and colors
What is the name of the UAE's national tree?
Ghaf tree
Which Emirate joined the Union in 1972?
Ras Al Khaimah
What does the black color in the UAE flag represent?
Solidarity and mental strength
What is the traditional Emirati dance called?
Ayala
Where are the main Union Day celebrations held?
Al Ain
What is the UAE's commitment to reducing carbon emissions?
Net-zero emissions by 2050
What significant event led to the formation of the UAE?
The Union Treaty signed on December 2, 1971
What is the national flag of the UAE called?
Al Sanduq Al Abyad
What's the Emirati mens head peice called? Both black and white pieces
Ghatra & agal
What is the theme of the 53rd Union Day celebrations?
United by Action
What is the UAE's initiative to protect marine ecosystems?
The National Program for the Conservation of the Environment