Ishy Bilady
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| English: Long Live my Nation | |
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National anthem of  United Arab Emirates
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| Lyrics | Arif Al Sheikh Abdullah Al Hassan, 1996 |
| Music | Mohammed Abdel Wahab |
| Adopted | 1971 (Music) 1996 (Lyrics) |
The National Anthem of the United Arab Emirates, (Arabic: النشيد الوطني الإماراتي), also popularly known as Ishy Bilady (عيشي بلادي; ‘īšiy bilādī; literally, Long Live my Nation), was officially accepted as the United Arab Emirates' national anthem after the formation of the country in 1971. The anthem was composed by Mohammed Abdel Wahab, who also composed the national anthems of other Arab states.[citation needed] The lyrics to the anthem, officially adopted in 1996, were written by Arif Al Sheikh Abdullah Al Hassan.
External links
- United Arab Emirates: Ishy Bilady - Audio of the national anthem of United Arab Emirates, with information and lyrics
- Instrumental version of "Tahiat Alalam" in RealAudio
- Vocal version of "Ishy Bilady".
