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AI Azi is considered an ICH element and is part of performing arts and oral traditions. lt is usually performed during ceremonies and celebrations and is therefore related to social practices and to some extent connected with knowledge and practices related to nature.

United Arab Emirates

Emirate of Abu Dhabi

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Name of element Main field Seconda_n: field Description

AlAzi Traditional performing arts Traditional AI Azi Art AI Azi is a traditional art practiced in the UAE for hundreds of years ago. It is an art without singing or musical instruments. It is performed by men only on several occasions, especially during weddings, marriage ceremonies, circumcision, national and religious days and receptions of dignitaries. The word AI Azi is originally derived from "Aza" or "ascribe to" which means that a thing or action ts attributed to its source. The poet performing this type of art takes pride in his kinfolk and family, members of his tribe and rulers. He ascribes to them several virtues and traits, such as generosity, heroism and chivalry through several special capabilities he has, such as good performance, recital of poetry and memorization of poems. The art of AI Azi is a performing art that is part of the UAE's traditional and genuine arts handed down father to son. It was performed at battlefields after victory. Members of tribes used to take pride in their triumph and begin chanting their songs girding themselves with swords, sticks and daggers, brandishing swords and sticks as a sin of pride and dignity. Poets used to take the lead among participants as he starts his poem in the name of Allah and concludes it by sending peace and blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In the end of every couplet, he shouts "sebian ya kebar alsheiam" or I greet you well

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mannered youth, and then other participants answer him with other specific rhymed acclamations. 1

Geographical Performed on national occasions in some areas distribution Practitioners Men

Preservation and - UAE people perform Al Azi art especially during safeguarding national occasions; measures - Knowledge and experience related to the art of Al

Azi are handed down to young people through their participation with aged practitioners;

- Al Azi art is also broadcast on satellite channels and other media outlets.

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AI-Azi Art: Recital of Poetry on Praise, Pride and instilling Fortitude

AI-Azi is a poetic genre that deals with various topics and themes such as pride, praise, victory, courage,

generosity, and urging people to take to arms against aggressors and enemies. Love songs are excluded

from the repertoire of themes dealt with by poets.

The different forms of this poetic genre usually employ the short meters (Aurud) of Arabic poetry, such

as "al-murboa" and "ai-Radh" . There are also different types of AI-Azi poetry such as "ai-Aifyia" , "al

Adadyia" and "AI-Mutlaq". lt is not strictly observed to start AI-Azi verses with mentioning Allah the

Almighty and then proceeding to the purpose of the poem and ends with praise to the prophet

Mohamed (PBUH).

AI-Azi is distinguished from other forms of art by the manner of its performance. The poet leads the

group while the accompanying performers line up behind the leading poet who starts reciting his poem,

brandishing his sword and shield. Behind the poet stand other participants also brandishing their swords

or carrying their guns with bursts of gunfire from time to time. The poet starts his recital normally by

saying: God is Great, "Allah Akbbar" with the group repeating the phrase after him while standing still.

When the poet commences reciting the first part of his poem, which comes in two units, he moves

around until he finishes reciting the first unit, then stops for a moment, a member of the accompanying

performers responds by saying "Salmt" (which is a way of saying well done). The poet resumes to recite

the second section of the first part, moving slowly forward. When he finishes the section, he stops after

uttering the phrase "Young lads yet mature and dignified". Here the performing group responds by

saying "Allah Akbbar" and sometimes the poet finishes the section by saying "The Dominion of Allah

lasts forever" to be answered by "Allah Akbbar" by the chorus.

This form of poetic performance is normally presented at national and wedding occasions. Traditionally,

it was performed as a means of encouraging and instilling strength and resilience in tribal fighters in the

event of war with tribal enemies. This form of art goes back to tribal traditions, which focused on

popular forms of art and popular heritage. lt is difficult to claim that this form of art belongs to any given

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tribal group, rather it was a common heritage performed by all tribal groups of the state, preserved

through time in the hearts of the bearers and performed throughout the various regions of the country.

The government of the United Arab Emirates has exerted tremendous efforts to safeguard this form of

art, as part of its strategic concern of safeguarding traditional intangible cultural heritage. currently AI

Azi is performed in various national, social and individual occasions.

Although AI-Azi performance is basically acted by a single poet, yet the individual recital is accompanied

by short responses from the accompanying group of performers providing a feeling of power and

prestige. lt is not accompanied by any musical instrument, as it depends entirely upon the powerful

voice of the leading performer; the poet, and the chanting response of the accompanying group carrying

sticks, swords or guns.

All Muslims say Allah Akbbar

Almighty Allah answers our prayers

My home country, home of the open handed

Custodians of glory and generosity

Custodians of noble values and peacefulness

Oh Zayed's Home ofplentitude and grace

Young lads, yet mature and dignified


Lofty home of glorious people

With glorious letters I write

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Our Shiakhshave spared no effort

Their excellences endowed with fortitude



These are the emirates ofbenevolence

These are the emirates of venerated values

Protecting us from the scorching desert heat

Peace with goodness garlanded



Our homeland unified and strong

Our rulers are bestowed with resolution

Steadfast along what is accepted morally

Brothers, cousins and intimate friends



Khalifa, thegreat leader and builder

His goodness reachs out to all

The unique and matchless leader

Before Khalifa had established good governance

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My home country, the land of great ancestors

Our souls and blood for its glory we sacrifice

Lions' hearted whennecessary to defend

And take revenge of our enemy



Our chests are but shields and weapons

Our ribs but bows and arrows

Our courage is ignited and conspicuous

Our enemy is, for certain, defeated



He who dares to betray us

We will abort entering into endless battles

Only victory or martyrdom suffices

Never surrendering, we do avow


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Almighty Allahanswers our prayers

These are the emirates of fulfillment

Its people bear witness to that

Filled with the warmest of emotions

Enjoying its plenitude


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