Emblem of the United Arab Emirates

The emblem of the United Arab Emirates (شعار الإمارات العربية المتحدة) was officially adopted on 9 December 1973, and was later changed in 2008. It looks like the emblems of other Arab states.

It shows a golden falcon (Hawk of Quraish) with a circle in the middle. Inside the circle is the UAE flag and seven stars, one for each of the seven Emirates. The falcon also has seven tail feathers, again to stand for the seven Emirates. In its claws, the falcon holds a red piece of paper with the name of the country written in special Kufic script.

Before 22 March 2008, when the emblem was changed, the falcon had a red circle inside it. That circle showed an Arab sailboat and was surrounded by a chain.

Subnational representatives

The United Arab Emirates has seven emirates, and each one has its own special symbol or logo. Some have both a coat of arms and a logo.

Abu Dhabi

• .svg) Dubai

Sharjah

Ajman

Umm Al Quwain (coat of arms)

Umm Al Quwain (logo)

Fujairah

Ras al Khaimah

Wordmarks

Abu Dhabi

Dubai

Ajman

Umm Al Quwain

Historical Emblems

The United Arab Emirates had different symbols before it became a country.

One symbol used by the Trucial States Council from 1968 to 1971 is shown here.

The emblem of the United Arab Emirates from 1973 to 2008 is also displayed.