The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the March of the Union, marking the 54th Eid Al Etihad.
He was joined by sheikhs and guests of the nation at the celebration, held as part of the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi.
The event, organised by the Presidential Court, brought together tribesmen from across the country, who marched from Al Hosn Gate waving flags and performing traditional songs and dances.
The celebrations also featured cultural displays, horse and camel shows, and an aerial performance by the Al Fursan aerobatic team.
Sheikh Mohamed greeted participants and praised the march as a powerful expression of national unity, saying the UAE draws its strength from its people and their shared commitment to serve the nation.
Several sheikhs joined the closing segment of the march, adding to the atmosphere of pride and celebration.
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