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Zayed the Founder Day: Why the UAE chose January 7

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“Zayed the Founder Day: Why the UAE chose January 7”

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s new national occasion honouring the Founding Father will fall on January 7, a date chosen for its symbolism. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishment of Zayed the Founder Day , a new annual national occasion celebrating the life, legacy and values of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The inaugural celebration will take place on January 7, 2027. The date, written as 7/1, reflects Sheikh Zayed’s defining national…

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