AR Rahman has composed a special song to mark the UAE National Day 2025. The song titled Jamal Al Etihad is seen as call for unity in the Emirates as the country celebrates Eid Al Etihad on December 2.
Jamal Al Etihad was set to be released on Saturday at 9.30 pm local time during Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Festival. Speaking about his latest creation, Rahman told the Khaleej Times, "It's a simple, joyful tribute to the UAE and the values that bring the country together."
He said Jamal Al Etihad is a global song in English for the UAE. "The idea was to bring together the people who make this country what it is — workers, entrepreneurs, royalty, expats. Everyone is working towards something big for the UAE, and the pace at which this nation moves is very inspiring," he told the news outlet.
Describing Jamal Al Etihad as a "UAE-born creation" which was finalised after multiple attempts. He first sprung upon the idea in 2023 after Burjeel Holdings chairman Dr Shamsheer Vayalil sought to present a musical gift to the UAE.
Rahman said Vayalil came to Chennai to listen to the initial version. "We started the song 2 years ago, but because of what was happening around the world, we decided to postpone the release," he said.
"I worked on two to three ideas before finalising this one. Hopefully, people will like it," Khaleej Times quoted him as saying.
He said the mood of Jamal Al Etihad lets the listener enjoy the song anywhere they go, whether it is in their car or the desert. "It’s about being together, working together for greatness, and giving joy to each other," he added.
