United Nations, 77 years of service to humanity

Marking the UN's 77 years of service to humanity, the organization's ongoing strategic collaboration with the UAE government for more than 50 years was highlighted by the office of the UN Resident Coordinator for the United Arab Emirates hosted a series of outreach events across the UAE. In a special media event hosted by Dubai Media City (DMC), the UN in UAE commemorated this year's UN Day by convening members and staff of the United Nations Country Team for the UAE, the media outlets, and partners such as the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) who stunned the audience with a special performance. The Orchestra, based in Dubai Media City and home to some of the UAE’s leading young musicians, exemplified through music, the UN’s core objective of peace.

The UN in the UAE also launched a short video titled "United Nations Day in UAE," which highlights a collective celebration of the UN's Day. The event also highlighted captivating stories from UN staff members who shared their stories from the field and what it means to be a United Nations staff in service of humanity. 

 “The UAE has always been a supporter of the UN’s global, regional and local efforts toward sustainable development. The UN in UAE continues to work together to realize our shared vision of a better world for all. We are proud to be convening the UN system and commemorating UN Day with our partners Dubai Media City and the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra. The United Nations is built on the spirit of hope; and today as we mark the UN Day, we renew our hope and conviction in what humanity can achieve when we work as one, in global solidarity,” said Mageed Yahia, UN Resident Coordinator ad interim for the UAE, and WFP Director in the UAE and Representative to the GCC.

And as part of the celebrations, the UN emblem was projected on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the ADNOC building in Abu Dhabi on the same day. 

The United Nations will continue its efforts around the globe and advance its prosperous relationship with the UAE and the ongoing strategic relationship for over 50 years and counting.