Dubai: The United Arab Emirates is set to engage in the commemoration of the 78th anniversary of Pakistan's Independence Day with a significant public event at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai on August 10. The event will be attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the UAE. The gathering will see the presence of diplomats, economic representatives, and notable social figures from the Pakistani community in the country.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event is organized by "Emirates Loves Pakistan," a platform dedicated to showcasing inspiring content that highlights the success stories and contributions of the Pakistani community in the UAE. This initiative is in collaboration with the Pakistan Association in Dubai and supported by Dubai Police. It aims to facilitate the participation of the Pakistani community in the UAE in marking their national Independence Day.
The occasion will showcase activities reflecting the cultural heritage, arts, and folklore of Pakistan while acknowledging the historical relations and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The program will emphasize Pakistan's traditions, the contributions of the Pakistani community to the UAE's sustainable development, and a recognition of their achievements.
An estimated 60,000 attendees are expected at the event, which will include a ceremony to honor distinguished members of the Pakistani community in the UAE. The event will also feature cultural performances, artistic exhibitions, musical presentations, and traditional folklore activities, designed to represent the diversity of Pakistani culture.
Live performances by Pakistan's national superstar Sahir Ali Bagga, Sufi rock-star Natasha Baig, and renowned storyteller Yousuf Bashir Qureshi are also part of the event's attractions.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971 under the leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE has consistently developed its relations with Pakistan across various sectors. In January 2025, the UAE and Pakistan issued a joint statement to enhance consultation and coordination, strengthening their strategic partnership in economic, commercial, and cultural domains, along with joint projects.
In June 2025, a strategic partnership in governmental modernization was initiated between the UAE and Pakistan, reflecting a mutual commitment to collaboration, the exchange of successful governmental practices, expertise, and the development of institutional capacities to support modernization efforts.
The UAE is a significant investor in Pakistan, with investments exceeding $10 billion over the past two decades in sectors such as telecommunications, services, tourism, information technology, oil and gas, housing, banking, and real estate.