UAE National Day marks a pivotal point in history when Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Umm Al-Quwain Fujairah Ajman Ras Al Khaimah joined together as one nation on December 2, 1971. That ended British protectorate status and the birthing of sovereign independence as sovereign nations. https://www.nextholidays.com/blog/celebrating-uae-national-day