National Anthem Comparison
United Arab Emirates vs Oman
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Different moods
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Same continent
Comparison Analysis
United Arab Emirates and Oman, both Asia nations, take distinct approaches to their national anthems. United Arab Emirates's "Long Live My Nation" was written in 1971, while Oman's "The Sultan's Anthem" dates to 1970.
Both anthems share themes of God / Faith. United Arab Emirates additionally explores Unity, Flag and Love of homeland, while Oman also touches on Monarchy, Identity and Ancestors / Heritage.
The emotional tones differ: United Arab Emirates's anthem is Proud, while Oman's is Majestic.
United Arab Emirates changed its national anthem in 1986, reflecting a shift in the nation's identity or political landscape.
Shared themes
United Arab Emirates
✝ God / Faith 🤝 Unity 🚩 Flag ❤ Love of homeland
Oman
✝ God / Faith 👑 Monarchy 🏛 Identity 🏺 Ancestors / Heritage
Shared themes:
✝ God / Faith
Metadata
| United Arab Emirates | Oman | |
|---|---|---|
| Written | 1971 | 1970 |
| Adopted | 1971 | 1970 |
| Lyricist | Arif Al Sheikh Abdullah Al Hassan | Rashid bin Uzayyiz al-Khusaidi |
| Composer | Mohammed Abdel Wahab | James Frederick Mills |
| Language | ar | ar |
| Region | Western Asia | Western Asia |
Lyrics Side by Side
United Arab Emirates
عيشي بلادي
Original
عيشي بلادي عاش اتحاد إماراتنا
عشت لشعب دينه الإسلام هداه القرآن
حصّنتك باسم الله يا وطن
بلادي بلادي بلادي بلادي
حماك الإله شرور الزمان
أقسمنا أن نبني نعمل نعمل نخلص
نخلص نخلص
مهما عشنا نخلص نخلص
دام الأمان وعاش العلم الإماراتي
رمزالعروبة
كلنا نفديه بالدما نرويه
بالأرواح نفديه
Translation
Live my country, the unity of our Emirates lives.
You have lived for a nation whose religion is Islam and guide is the Quran.
I made you stronger in God's name, O homeland.
My country, my country, my country, my country.
God has protected you from the evils of the time.
We have sworn to build and work, work sincerely, work sincerely.
As long as we live, we will be sincere, sincere.
May safety last and the flag of the Emirates live,
The symbol of Arabism.
We all sacrifice for it, we supply it with our blood,
With our souls we sacrifice for it.
Oman
نشيد السلام السلطاني
Original
يا ربنا احفظ لنا جلالة السلطان
والشعب بالأوطان
والشعب بالأوطان
أن يعيش مظفراً
ويبقى عزيزاً مؤيداً
بالعهد وفياً
يا عمان نحن من عهد النبي
أوفياء من كرام العرب
أبشري قابوس جاء
فلنبايعه بالدم
يا ربنا احفظ لنا جلالة السلطان
والشعب بالأوطان
Translation
O our Lord, preserve for us His Majesty the Sultan
And the people in the homeland,
And the people in the homeland.
May he live victorious
And remain cherished, supported
By covenant and loyalty.
O Oman, we have been since the time of the Prophet
Faithful among the noble Arabs.
Rejoice! Qaboos has come,
So let us pledge allegiance to him in blood.
O our Lord, preserve for us His Majesty the Sultan
And the people in the homeland.
Interesting facts
United Arab Emirates
- 1. The UAE anthem is one of the shortest in the world, lasting under one minute in its standard performance.
- 2. Mohammed Abdel Wahab also composed the anthems of Libya and Tunisia, making him the most prolific national anthem composer in the Arab world.
- 3. A competition to write new lyrics was held in 2019, and updated words by Aref Al Sheikh were officially adopted in 2020, replacing the 1986 text.
Oman
- 1. The music was composed by a British military bandmaster, reflecting the close historical ties between Oman and Britain
- 2. Sultan Qaboos, who came to power in 1970, transformed Oman from one of the most isolated countries in the Middle East into a modern state
- 3. Oman is one of the oldest independent states in the Arab world, with a history stretching back thousands of years
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