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  2. Emblem of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    The falcon has 7 tail feathers also representing the 7 Emirates. The falcon holds with its talons a red parchment bearing the name of the federation in Kufic script. [2] Prior to March 22, 2008, when the emblem was modified, the falcon had a red disk, which showed an Arab sailboat in its interior, surrounded by a chain.

  3. National symbols of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    Symbol Name File References 1 Flag: Flag of the United Arab Emirates [3] 2 Anthem: National anthem of the United Arab Emirates: 3 Emblem: Emblem of the United Arab Emirates [3] 4 Bird: Falcon [3] 5 Animal: Arabian oryx [3] 6 Tree: Ghaf [3]

  4. Category : National symbols of the United Arab Emirates

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    Pages in category "National symbols of the United Arab Emirates" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .

  5. Hawk of Quraish - Wikipedia

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    The traditions and recorded history about the Quraysh and Prophet Muhammad claim a falcon had been used as clan symbol. Therefore, several variants of the Quraishi hawk were and are seen in the flags, coat of arms, seals and emblems of several Arab states until today. In that meaning, the Hawk of Quraish is a rival to the Eagle of Saladin. [1] [2]

  6. List of Arab flags - Wikipedia

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    Flags of Arab countries, territories, and organisations usually include the color green, which is a symbol of Islam as well as an emblem of purity, fertility and peace. Common colors in Arab flags are Pan-Arab colors (red, black, white and green); common symbols include stars, crescents and the Shahada.

  7. United Arab Emirates Air Force - Wikipedia

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    It is also called the F-16 Desert Falcon. 2007 marked the culmination of the largest procurement programmes ever undertaken by the UAE Air Force, with the final deliveries of the 80 F-16E/F Block 60 "Desert Falcons" and approximately 60 upgraded Mirage 2000-9, giving the air force a considerable multirole capability. [10]

  8. Culture of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    The response is "Wa alaykum as-salam," meaning "And upon you be peace." For men, the traditional Emirati greeting is the khushmak, or touching of the noses. Women greet each other by shaking hands and giving a kiss on the cheek. Kissing the top of the head is also a common way of greeting in the UAE. [32]

  9. List of Emirati flags - Wikipedia

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    A red field with a white symbol in the center and a white Arabic script upwards. 1727–1818 1822–1891: Flag of the Emirate of Diriyah and The Emirate of Nejd: A Green Field with a White Stripe on the fly and an Arabic script written in white in the center. [29] [30] [31]