Over 60,000 expected to attend ‘Emirates Loves Pakistan' celebrations in Dubai today
The event titled 'Emirates Loves Pakistan' will be held at the Dubai Exhibition Center in Expo City and will be attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE's minister of tolerance and coexistence, alongside Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE, WAM reported.
Diplomats, economic representatives and 'notable social figures' from the Pakistani community in the country will also be at the event, which WAM said is being organized by 'Emirates Loves Pakistan' — a platform dedicated to sharing content that highlights the success stories and contributions of the Pakistani community in the UAE, in collaboration with the Pakistan Association in Dubai, with support from Dubai Police.
'The occasion will feature activities reflecting the cultural heritage, arts, and folklore of Pakistan, as well as acknowledging the historical relations and diplomatic ties between the two nations,' WAM said in a report on Saturday.
'The event, expected to draw approximately 60,000 attendees, will include a ceremony to acknowledge distinguished members of the Pakistani community in the UAE, accompanied by cultural performances, artistic exhibitions, musical presentations, and traditional folklore activities,' it added.
The program will also include events to highlight Pakistan's traditions, the contributions of the Pakistani community to the UAE's sustainable development, and a recognition of their achievements, it added.
The event will also include live performances by Pakistani singing powerhouses Sahir Ali Bagga, Sufi rock sensation Natasha Baig, and renowned storyteller Yousuf Bashir Qureshi.
Pakistan marks its Independence Day each year on August 14 to celebrate the day it secured independence from British rule in India. Pakistan embassies across the world hold special events marking the significance of independence while special programs are held across the country to mark the occasion.
The UAE is Pakistan's third-largest trading partner after China and the US, and is considered a critical market due to its geographic proximity and logistical advantages.
The Gulf state is also Pakistan's second-largest source of foreign remittances, after Saudi Arabia, with over 1.8 million Pakistani expatriates living and working there.
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