Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development continues knowledge continues the rehearsals of the theatrical musical operetta entitled "Noor Al Etihad", which comes within the ministry's activities to celebrate the 45th National Day with more than 100 participants from various nationalities, including 45 children and 40 performance artists and a group of young Emiratis and Arab artists. The first show will kick start at the National Theatre in Abu Dhabi on 4 December and the second in Dubai and the third in Ras Al Khaimah. On her part, H.E. Afra Al Sabri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, said that the Ministry with direct follow-up of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development to the operetta "Noor Al Etihad" seeks to spread the light of the Union which represents the United Arab Emirates. This play strengthens the sense of the national identity and national belonging and reminding young people about the rights of the homeland. She added that the Ministry focused on cooperation with the largest number of entities and companies from the public and private sector in the operetta to suit the whole family and attract citizens, residents and visitors. Al Sabri called on all segments of the society including citizens and residents to attend the operetta and all the activities of the ministry during the National Day in cultural centers, malls and parks.