"Several Emirati military helicopters flew over Abu Dhabi on Saturday as the UAE marked the fourth anniversary of the Day of Solidarity, observed annually on January 17. On Friday, the UAE Armed Forces and the UAE Knights aerobatic team (Al Fursan) announced that 'spectacular aerial displays' would take place, clarifying that this aerial procession involved 'various types of helicopters and jet aircraft'. The event was planned to launch from Abu Dhabi and traverse the emirates of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. "The Day of Solidarity, January 17, serves as an annual reminder that the UAE is strong through its people, wisdom, and principles, impregnable through its national cohesion, pioneering through its ability to transform challenges into opportunities," UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a post on X. He further affirmed his country's commitment to "a path of construction and goodness, proceeding with steadfastness and confidence for the prosperity of its people and for stability, peace, and development in the region and the world." The January 17 commemoration symbolizes 'the unity of the United Arab Emirates, leadership and people, in the face of any threat to its security,' according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). "