Overview
- The national anthem aired across UAE radio and television at 11am after a call by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.
- The Burj Khalifa was illuminated with a special “17” logo, a falcon and the UAE flag in a nighttime display honoring the occasion.
- An aerial convoy by the UAE Armed Forces and the Emirates Knights flew over all seven emirates, drawing residents to designated viewing spots.
- Friday sermons across the country focused on a “Day of Determination,” highlighting resilience and loyalty as framed by state guidance.
- The commemoration recalls the January 17, 2022 Houthi strikes on Musaffah ICAD 3 and an airport construction site that killed three and wounded six, with brief flight disruptions reported at the time.