CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The emblem of the United Arab Emirates (Arabic: ) was officially adopted on 9 December 1973 (2 years after independence in 1971); it was later modified in 2008. It is similar to the coats of arms and emblems of other Arab states.

Detailed explanation-2: -The national emblem of UAE or the UAE Coat of Arms is represented by a falcon with a UAE flag at the heart of it. The Falcon represents the strength and heritage while the flag at the centre with the seven stars around it represents the unity of the seven emirates.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was designed in 1971 by Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah, who was 19 years old at that time, and was adopted on 2 December 1971. The main theme of the flag’s four colors is the unity of Arab nations. In 2008, there was a minor change to the Emblem.

Detailed explanation-4: -After three years of negotiations, however, Qatar and Bahrain decided to become independent sovereign states, and the former Trucial States, excluding Ras al-Khaimah, announced the formation of the United Arab Emirates in December 1971. Ras al-Khaimah joined the federation in February 1972.