UAE National Orchestra to celebrate spirit and pride in shared experience

The UAE National Orchestra is set to perform a shared musical experience celebrating the spirit and pride of the country in " Sing for the Nation", a special concert taking place on May 8 at the Dubai Opera.

Audiences are invited to sing along to songs that have long been part of the nation’s cultural fabric, bringing melodies from the 1970s to the present day that have shaped the UAE. 

Performed by the orchestra and choir, the concert will feature a selection of well-known works, including Dar Zayed, a song that evokes a strong sense of belonging, and Sawf Nahmi Al Etihad (We Will Protect the Union), which reflects the shared sense of responsibility and pride that unite the nation.  

The concert programme also features the song Rijal Wallah Rijal, a poem by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that honours the heroes who dedicate themselves to protecting the nation and highlights the role of the armed forces in safeguarding its security and stability.

Zanaha Zayed, a song that recalls the story of the nation's transformation, will also be performed, alongside works by some of the UAE’s most prominent poets and composers.

"This concert reflects the UAE’s spirit through music that carries our collective memory and brings people together at a meaningful moment," said Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State and Chairperson of the UAE National Orchestra.

"It is also a tribute to those who serve to protect the nation, whose commitment ensures the security, stability, and continued progress of the UAE,” she added.

Sheikha Alia bint Khalid Al Qassimi, Managing Director of the UAE National Orchestra, added that the concert "brings citizens and residents into the performance itself, inviting them to take part and sing together".

She further noted that following the recent weeks, the programme has been curated to present music as a form of resilience and a method to reconnect and "share a collective experience". 

The concert is set to start at 8:00 pm, with tickets available through the UAE National Orchestra's official website.