Archive · 30 Nov 2025
AR Rahman Unveils UAE Tribute Song
AR Rahman, a famous music composer, introduced a new song called 'Jamal Al Etihad' in Abu Dhabi.
This song is a special tribute to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and was presented at a big cultural festival called the Sheikh Zayed Festival.
The song talks about important values like unity, hope, and shared humanity.
It also tells the story of the UAE's past, present, and future.
After the song was unveiled, there was a beautiful fireworks display set to Rahman's famous song 'Jai Ho' from the movie Slumdog Millionaire.
This was a unique honor for Rahman, as he is the only Indian artist to receive such a tribute at this festival.
Many important people, including the founder of Burjeel Holdings, were present at the event.
AR Rahman unveiled 'Jamal Al Etihad', a tribute song to the UAE, at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi.
The song embodies values like unity, coexistence, resilience, hope, and shared humanity.
A special rendition of the song traces the UAE's journey through its past, present, and future.
The unveiling was marked by a fireworks display synchronized to Rahman's Academy Award-winning song 'Jai Ho'.
The event was attended by dignitaries, including Dr Shamsheer Vayalil and Omran Al Khoori from Burjeel Holdings.
- Who
- AR Rahman, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Omran Al Khoori, dignitaries from the Sheikh Zayed Festival
- What
- Unveiling of the song 'Jamal Al Etihad'
- When
- Saturday, ahead of the 54th UAE National Day
- Where
- Sheikh Zayed Festival, Abu Dhabi
- Why
- To celebrate the UAE's values and achievements, and to honor the nation's founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
- Song Title
- Jamal Al Etihad
- Composer
- AR Rahman
- Event
- Sheikh Zayed Festival
- Location
- Abu Dhabi
- Occasion
- 54th UAE National Day
- Key Values
- Unity, coexistence, resilience, hope, shared humanity
- Special Feature
- Fireworks display synchronized to 'Jai Ho'