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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.
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]
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]
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Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Arab Emirates (1 C) Pages in category "National symbols of the United Arab Emirates" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
Another national symbol is the Arabic coffee pot with the elongated thin spout called a Dallah; a sign of Emirati generosity.The national symbols of the UAE encapsulate the country's rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and values of unity, resilience, and pride.
Flag of The United Arab Emirates Army: a red field with the army's emblem in the center. [6]?–present: Flag of The United Arab Emirates Air Force: a blue field with the air force's emblem in the center. [7]?–present: Flag of The United Arab Emirates Navy: a white field with the navy's emblem in the center. [8]
A falcon was added to the original Trucial Oman Levies insignia to signify the union of the emirates and formation of a force. The United Arab Emirates military was formed from the Trucial Oman Levies which was established on 11 May 1951 and was renamed the Trucial Oman Scouts in 1956. [7]