UAE grieves as Mohammad Al-Qudsi, the iconic TV anchor who declared the UAE’s birth in 1971, is laid to rest at Bani Yas Cemetery following up with funeral prayers after Asr.
Mohammad Al-Qudsi — A Historic Voice for a New Nation
On Thursday in Abu Dhabi, Mohammad Al-Qudsi, whose authoritative and calm voice became synonymous with a defining moment in broadcasting of Arab, died, leaving behind a legacy deeply woven into the story of the nation that he helped introduce to the world.
He was the first ever television anchor who announced the establishment of the United Arab Emirates on December 2, 1971, making inaugural bridge between his image and voice and the newborn federation and their people.
He delivered the historic broadcast from Television of Abu Dhabi, then the country’s only official television station, ensuring that millions of the people witnessed the birth of their nation in the real time.
Witness to the Union
Mohammad Al-Qudsi was among a selected group of media professionals present at the Guest Palace in Dubai, where the emirates’ leaders formally declared the Union and raised the national flag of the nation.
He reported the event and also bored witness to unfolding history in front of his eyes, expressing the solemnity being born and the hope of the people of nation.
The ceremony was communicated in image and sound by him, setting an example for broadcast journalism in the United Arab Emirates and ensuring that the moment was preserved for the future generations of the nation.
A Whole Life in Service of Media
Mohammad Al-Qudsi was Syrian by birth, dedicated his professional life in crafting of broadcasting and journalism, earning respect across all the media of Arab landscape for his professionalism and integrity.
His career reflected a dedication towards national service, truth and clarity, qualities that described his role during the earliest days of UAE.
Mohammad Al-Qudsi became a trustworthy figure in households across the Emirates, as watchers linked his presence on screen with reliability and historical significance.
Public and National Reaction
Passing of Mohammad Al-Qudsi has been met with heartfelt tributes from historians, media professionals, and members of the public who had known his unique contribution to the UAE’s national memory.
Mohammad Al-Qudsi is vastly remembered not only for a single broadcast but for symbolizing the dawn of a new era in Emirati communication and the identity.
Role of Mohammad Al-Qudsi in announcing the Union stays a cornerstone in the country’s media heritage.
Final Farewell in Abu Dhabi
On Thursday, after Asr, Mohammad Al-Qudsi was esteemed with funeral prayers, showcasing the reverence and honor granted to a man that is very important for the people of nation. At Bani Yas Cemetery in Abu Dhabi, Mohammad Al-Qudsi was buried, where family, colleagues, and many more people gathered to bid him a last farewell.
Mohammad Al-Qudsi’s burial remarked the closing of a chapter, but in the archives of nation, his image and voice will always echo.
An Enduring Legacy
He left behind a legacy that surpass journalism, as he helped describe how the UAE first spoke to itself and to the rest of the world.
On December 2, 1971, Mohammad Al-Qudsi’s broadcast, endures a treasured historical record, replayed during the national documentaries and celebrations.
He will forever be remembered as the man who declared the birth of the United Arab Emirates, a role that acquire his place in the country’s collective memory.
Commemorating a Pioneer
In the field of journalism and broadcasting, he, marks as a symbol of dedication, professionalism, and national pride.
Life and work of Mohammad Al-Qudsi will always continue to inspire journalists and broadcasters who have the same purpose as Mohammad Al-Qudsi, to serve their communities.
Mohammad Al-Qudsi may have gone, but on that day of December in 1971, the historic words he spoke will live on for generations to come.
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