It has been 39 years since the flag that represents the seven emirates was raised for the first time. It may not be that long compared to the historical emergence of other nations. But the emirates have gone through a rapid transformation over the years. Before 1971 the seven emirates were collectively known as the Trucial States, a name that originated from maritime agreements between the British and the leading sheikhs of the tribes. Today, the seven emirates benefit from the unity that has been solidified for 39 years and the prosperity that has come along with it. It was a long weekend for us here since we are celebrating the National Day on the 2nd December and also Maal Hijrah on the 5th December. I was on my road trip visiting the emirates to enjoy the present day of this beautiful and blessed country. It amazed me somehow when reflecting what I saw along the road trip with the old photos of UAE that I googled earlier. It is indeed a rapid transformation. Kullunna Khalifa means 'We are all for Khalifa', is a phrase which has been used for this year UAE's 39th National Day celebrations. It is written everywhere across the emirates to mark the respect and admiration for President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The day was 2nd December 1971
The Father and His Flag
The old photographs of the past
Paul took a snap of Eric, Robin and me on our road trip across the emirates on a long weekend
3 comments:
Did you manage to visit all 7 Emirates in one day? The last pics with your guests was it on top of Jabal Hafit?
hi there mr jumper..
travelling crossing the emirates? wow! thats cool thing to do in a cool and breezy winter.
good to know that u r still kicking there. i miss the winter so much.
i'm good here in KL (walau takde orang tanya, hehehe). i guess i will stay here for at least 2 years. settle down here for a while and do 'grown-up' stuff.. :)
hej! jumper...nice vintage photos..;-)
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