Newborns arriving in the early hours of Eid Al Etihad made it a memorable 53rd National Day for parents across the UAE.
Emirati parents Mohammed Mohammed Alai Al Naqbi and Noura Al Balushi welcomed their first child at Burjeel Medical City. Baby Shamma was born at 12.05am, weighing 2.88kg.
“We chose the name Shamma for our first daughter because it holds special significance within the Emirati community,” Mr Al Naqbi said. “It symbolises prestige, pride and resilience, which are integral to our culture. We are thrilled that our baby arrived on this joyous occasion cherished by all Emiratis, a day celebrated throughout the country.”
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At Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi, Yousef arrived at exactly 12am on Eid Al Etihad, weighing 2.70kg. Proud Emirati parents Talal Al Malagith and Khawla Mohamed Shukralla Abdulla were overjoyed to add a third child to their family.
“The UAE holds a special place in our hearts every day, and now, with our little one sharing this significant day with the nation, it adds a unique joy to our celebrations each year,” the parents said. “We will cherish this beautiful memory for ever.”
At 1am at BMC, Maimona Chowdhury was born weighing 2.7kg to Bangladeshi parents AHM Ziauddin Chowdhury and Mosammat Farzana Yeasmin. She is the couple’s third child.
It was a similar happy scene at Aster Hospital Al Qusais, where Bhushan Balajirao Tapke and wife Nupur Bhushan Tapke celebrated the arrival of Nupur at 2.11am. The birth signalled a new beginning for the Indian family, as they became parents for the first time.
“We are overwhelmed with joy to welcome our baby girl on this special UAE National Day – a moment that makes this day even more unforgettable for our family,” said Ms Tapke.
At NMC Speciality Hospital in Abu Dhabi, electrical engineer Indranil Bhattacharya and his wife Antara had their second child, Antara, who weighed 2.87kg.
“I have spent 20 years of my career in the UAE, so December 2 is a very special day for me," Mr Bhattacharya said. "It became more special now with my second daughter seeing the first light on the Earth on this special day.”
At the Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children in Abu Dhabi, a girl was welcomed into the world, making it a National Day to remember for her parents from India.
At 4.17am and weighing 3.08kg, the arrival of Swetha made it a special day for father Jayaram Subburaj. “Welcoming our daughter on such a momentous day fills us with indescribable gratitude and pride,” he said.
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