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United Arab Emirates

عيشي بلادي

Ishy Bilady

Long Live My Nation

Written 1971
Adopted 1971
Lyrics Arif Al Sheikh Abdullah Al Hassan
Music Mohammed Abdel Wahab
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Context

The UAE anthem was adopted at the federation's founding in 1971, but lyrics were only added in 1986. The music was composed by the legendary Egyptian musician Mohammed Abdel Wahab, one of the most influential Arab composers of the 20th century.

Lyrics

عيشي بلادي عاش اتحاد إماراتنا عشت لشعب دينه الإسلام هداه القرآن

Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals

Interesting facts

  • • The music was composed by Mohammed Abdel Wahab, one of the most famous Arab musicians of all time
  • • The anthem was instrumental-only for its first 15 years, with lyrics added in 1986
  • • The UAE is one of the youngest nations in the Middle East, formed in 1971 from seven emirates