The UAE fell silent at 11.30am to honour the country’s fallen heroes. Today is Commemoration Day, when Emiratis and expatriates remember those who have died while serving the country. > <a href="https://www.thenational.ae/uae/we-will-always-remember-uae-martyrs-woven-in-the-fabric-across-the-country-1.680096">We will always remember': UAE martyrs woven in the fabric across the country</a> As Commemoration Day is marked, everyone is also gearing up for National Day on Saturday. People are enjoying a long weekend, the airports are full and everyone is looking forward to the fireworks across the country on Saturday evening. > <a href="https://www.thenational.ae/uae/transport/emirates-warns-travellers-of-busy-national-day-weekend-1.679833">Emirates warns travellers of busy National Day weekend</a> And finally turning to sport, the Rugby Sevens has got under way in Dubai. From its small beginnings in 1970, the tournament is now a firm fixture on the sporting and social calendar. About 100,000 people are expected to watch the action at the sevens ground over the weekend. > <a href="https://www.thenational.ae/sport/rugby/dubai-rugby-sevens-2017-all-you-need-to-know-1.677726">Dubai Rugby Sevens 2017: all you need to know</a>