New York state senator moves resolution to observe December 2, 2021, as Emirati Day Kevin Thomas June 16, 2021 ISSUE: Emirati Day Originally published in Gulf News Abdalla Shaheen (right), Consul General of the UAE in New York, being presented with a copy of the Legislative Resolution by Senator Kevin Thomas, declaring December 2, 2021, as Emirati Day in New York state. Share this In the News facebook x(Twitter) email