"" ( ) is the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates. It was officially accepted as the national anthem after the formation of the country in December 1971.
History and use It is not clear whether it was the Egyptian composer Saad Abdel Wahab or his uncle, Egyptian composer Alhan Ahammed, who created the melody for the anthem in 1971. The anthem did not have lyrics until 1986, which were written by Arif Al Sheikh.
Lyrics Arabic originalMSA romanizationIPA transcriptionEnglish translationLong live my country, the unity of our Emirates lives. You've lived for the nation's faith of Islam and guide of the Quran. I've made you stronger in God's name – oh, homeland.
My country, my country, my country, my country. God protected you from the evils of time. We have sworn to build and work – work earnestly, work earnestly. As long as we live, we will be sincere.
The safety has lasted, the flag has lived – oh, our Emirates! The symbol of Arabism: we all sacrifice and shed blood for you; For you we sacrifice with our souls – oh, homeland!
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References
External links United Arab Emirates: Ishy Bilady - Audio of the national anthem of United Arab Emirates, with information and lyrics (archive link) Instrumental version of "Tahiat Alalam" in RealAudio Vocal version of "Ishy Bilady".