28
November
2019
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11:52
Europe/Amsterdam

The Emirates Group Gathers to Celebrate UAE National Day

DUBAI, UAE, 28 November 2019: The Emirates Group celebrated the UAE’s 48th National Day today with a range of activities at its headquarters in Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group commemorated the special occasion with a cake-cutting ceremony.

In addition, Emirates Group staff at enjoyed a special Emirati heritage bazaar constructed exclusively for the UAE National Day celebrations. Employees were able to experience henna art, sample traditional Emirati cuisine at a traditional market, and be photographed in traditional costumes. Employees and their families also gathered for live performances by Emirati musical and dance groups. A special area for children also offered face painting and other activities.

Emirates Engineering staff also came together for a formation in front of the Emirates ‘Year of Tolerance’ livery that mimicked the panorama of people of different backgrounds holding hands.

 

Rula Tadros 

Emirates Public Relations 

rula.tadros@emirates.com