Emirati, expat families welcome bundles of joy on special occasion
Newborns, who share their birthday with the UAE, have added extra delight to several parents in the country, on the special occasion of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad celebrating the Union.
At Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi, baby boy Yousef made his arrival exactly at the stroke of midnight, weighing 2.70kg. His proud parents, UAE nationals Talal Al Malagith and Khawla Mohamed Shukralla Abdulla, felt blessed to welcome their third child.
“Welcoming our baby on Eid Al Etihad is both a proud and unforgettable moment for us. 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. We will cherish this beautiful memory forever and are deeply grateful to the entire team at Burjeel Hospital for their exceptional care and support,” the parents stated.
Baby Shamma, born to Emirati parents Mohammed Mohammed Alai Al Naqbi and Noura Al Balushi at Burjeel Medical City, arrived at 12.05am, weighing 2.88kg. The parents were overjoyed to meet their firstborn. “We chose the name ‘Shamma’ for our first daughter because it holds special significance within the Emirati community. It symbolises prestige, pride and resilience, and is 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,” said the parents.
Thumbay University Hospital Ajman welcomed the arrival of a baby girl born to Pakistani parents Syed Zakir Ali and Afia Shafique.
“By the grace of Allah, we are overjoyed at the safe arrival of our beloved second child born in the early hours of the UAE’s 53rd National Day celebrations. We have chosen the name ‘Shanzeh,’ which means ‘Princess.’ This occasion gives us even more reason to celebrate, as we are now marking this special day with two cakes in honour of both our daughter’s birth and the UAE’s National Day,” the father said.
Meanwhile, NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah welcomed another Emirati baby at 12.14am. Her father Abdulla Alteneji shared his family’s happiness over the arrival of their daughter weighing 3.38kg through natural birth just in time to add to the Eid Al Etihad festivities.
NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, welcomed another girl born to Indian parents Antara and Indranil Bhattacharya at 12.24am. “I have spent 20 years of my career in the UAE.The national day of UAE is very special to me. It has become more special now with my second daughter seeing the first light on the earth on this special day,” said the proud father.
