41st National Day

United Arab Emirates29 November 2012Draft

On 2 nd of December 1971, the United Arab Emirates celebrated the founding of its union, and the journey has continued with strong motivation and confidence since then. The UAE has moved steadily on the road to growth and prosperity, helping citizens and residents achieve success, in keeping with the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may God rest his soul), founder of the UAE, and their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates. In addition to the stamp, seven distinctive souvenir sheets have been issued, along with a Frist Day cancellation stamp, which carries a quotation of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may God rest his soul) taken form the book “Wonderful Words from the Wise Man of Arabs – Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan” compiled and prepared by Abdulla Rashid Ahmed Al Murr Al Kaabi. Souvenir sheet: AED 4. Size: 35 x 45 mm in sheets of 16 stamps. Designer of the souvenir sheet: Emirates Post Group; idea by Shaikha Al Amry.