Emblem of the United Arab Emirates facts for kids
The emblem of the United Arab Emirates (which means "coat of arms" in Arabic) is a special symbol. It was first chosen in 1973. Later, it was updated in 2008 to look even better. This emblem is quite similar to the national symbols of other Arab countries.
What is the UAE Emblem?
The main part of the emblem is a golden falcon. Falcons are strong and important birds in the UAE. They are often used for hunting, which is a traditional sport there. This falcon is different from the hawk emblems used by some other Arab countries. Those countries use a hawk that represents the Quraysh tribe, which Muhammad belonged to.
Parts of the Emblem
The golden falcon holds a red disk. Inside this disk, you can see an Arab sailboat. This sailboat, called a dhow, is a traditional boat. It shows the UAE's history of trade and its connection to the sea. A chain surrounds the red disk.
The falcon also holds a red scroll or parchment in its claws. This scroll has the name of the federation written on it. This means the name of the United Arab Emirates is proudly displayed.
Images for kids
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Ajman
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Umm Al Quwain
See also
In Spanish: Escudo de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos para niños
