It was a great day for all staff members at SAASST to celebrate this exceptional day, a day that marked the unification of the seven Emirates.

On December 02, 1971, a joint declaration of unity was signed by the rulers of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Al-Ain, Sharjah, and Umm Al-Quwain, which led to their unification as one country. It was under the guidance of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the nation's first president, that the United Arab Emirates came into existence. In February 1972, Ras Al Khaimah decided to join and become the seventh Emirate. Over the years, UAE National Day has been celebrated across the Gulf nation in a riot of joyful celebrations each year since it was first observed.