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28 March 2024

Raise UAE flag in every home, street, institution... across the country

Dubai Media Office’s 'Brand Dubai' will create the letters 'U.A.E.' using flags. (Supplied)

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‘Brand Dubai’ of Dubai Government Media Office, in cooperation with the Dubai Municipality (DM), has launched an initiative to create the letters ‘U.A.E.’ using thousands of flags on Umm Suqeim Beach in Jumeirah 3, on the ocassion of Flag Day today.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan: Flag Day is when national spirit and loyalty to leadership is renewed


Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Executive Council Member, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund for the emirate of Abu Dhabi, said UAE Flag Day is a day when national spirit is renewed and one can reflect on the achievements of the era of the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa said that President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa, along with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, completed the march of the union, resulting in the UAE reaching the highest echelons and competing with nations built centuries ago.

Raising the UAE Flag this year will especially resonate with feelings of pride as it was used to wrap the bodies of the young martyrs who gave up their lives in order to maintain the security, stability and cohesion of countries in the region, he added.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan: Flag is a symbol of national identity

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasised the fact that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, endorsement of the UAE Flag Day has come at the right time and place.

He said, "On this national occasion, we renew our commitment to strengthen the stature of the UAE flag, which is a symbol of the country's unification and solidarity among all Emiratis under its wise leadership.

"On this occasion, we recall the efforts exerted by the founding fathers who had worked for hoisting the flag highly and promoting the country's stature.''

Sheikh Hamdan said, "The flag is a symbol of national identity and belonging, it means a lot to everyone and we cherish our flag as it represents our pride and dignity. We are lucky with our flag and wise leadership, which has provided us with the requirements of a happy life and positioned the UAE among advanced nations."

"The UAE flag represents all means of justice, peace, tolerance, power and moderation under which all Emiratis live in security and stability, as well as a decent life. This comes in continuation of the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan," he added.

Sheikh Hamdan congratulated the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Supreme Council Members, Their Highnesses the Rulers of the Emirates.

Lubna Al Qasimi: Flag Day reflects sense of belonging to homeland


Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD) and President of Zayed University, has said that the celebration of Flag Day shows how people are united around a symbol, under the UAE's wise philosophy and prudent leadership represented by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

This day marks President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan taking over the reins of government, Sheikh Lubna said and pointed out that the UAE, since then, has become a pivotal state, influencing various areas on the global level and supporting international stability.

She said that November 3 of each year is a day when we renew our pledge to all our leadership and keep the flag as a symbol of the country's achievement.

Celebrating Flag Day holds special significance, where the people and residents of UAE unite around one symbol, and make every effort to elevate it and keep it aloft, under the wise philosophy and clear vision of our wise leadership represented by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces,” said Sheikha Lubna.

"If accomplishments should carry a title and slogan, the flag of the state becomes a form of identity it boasts among world states, and a symbol of sovereignty, cohesion, and the unification of citizens around their leadership."

“Throughout Sheikh Khalifa’s leadership, we have witnessed successive achievements across the seven Emirates. The UAE flag reflects the spirit of a state that, despite its young Union, has fascinated the whole world with its achievements. Our nation has earned worldwide respect from fellow nations and the development partners with whom we collaborate. We continue to set higher targets in our mission to alleviate suffering around the world, supporting international development efforts – especially for the people who most need help."

 The Minister said that "we can raise our heads with pride when we witness the UAE flag flying among humanitarian relief convoys to people affected by humanitarian crises and disasters. We also see it flying in various development projects funded by the UAE to help developing countries, as well as in international forums concerned with international development, humanitarian aid, and other areas, in which the UAE plays an influential and effective role."

 "We remember when the UAE flag rose for the first time in December 1971, announcing the establishment of our blessed ever-evolving union to be handed down and written in the collective memory of future generations, speaking of the great cohesion of our leaders under a fluttering banner: the UAE flag."

“Our early founders and Rulers of the Emirates, led by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of our state, united around the values of national unity and cohesion, together with his fellow founding Rulers of the Emirates, in order to elevate the status of the UAE high, and the achievements of our dear nation, which will hopefully continue to prosper under its current wise leadership."

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber: Flag Day has profound national themes

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the National Media Council, said celebration of Flag Day has profound national themes, notably, pride in the country and seeing its Flag flying high.

Dr. Al Jaber said UAE Flag Day evokes pride in the empowerment and comprehensive development process under the wise leadership that catapulted the country to the top global ranking in all fields.

"The directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to mark the occasion contribute to inculcating and strengthening the culture of appreciating the flag as a symbol of national unity and belonging to our beloved land," he said.

"Flag Day this year coincides with the heroism demonstrated by our valiant armed forces in Yemen. We seize this opportunity to offer greetings to our brave soldiers and to our faithful martyrs for their sacrifices, as well as ensure cohesion between the leadership and the people," Dr. Al Jaber said.

He said that Flag Day represents an opportunity to express feelings cherished by the people of UAE for the leadership. "It is our message to the whole world: to reiterate our loyalty and love for our leadership and nation."

"Raising the flag over public agencies, departments and federal ministry buildings simultaneously sends a message to the world that we in the UAE, government and people, are proud of our history, achievements and unity, and that we are moving in the footsteps of the founding fathers, notably the late father of the nation, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who had devoted his time and effort for the sake of the homeland and its citizens,” he said.

He added that the late Sheikh Zayed kept the flag hoisted high as a symbol of dignity and sovereignty of the state and the unity of its people, as well as the symbol for protection of the nation's territory and its gains. “The UAE flag will remain the symbol of our unity, reiterating our pledge in service of the homeland and leadership."

Mona Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai Media Office flag is a symbol of unity and pride

Mona Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai Media Office of the Government of Dubai said that this initiative is in response to the invitation by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to raise the UAE flag on November 3.
 


Mona Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai Media Office of the Government of Dubai

She said His Highness stressed that the flag is a symbol of unity and pride.


She said that flags will be fluttering synchronously at all institutions and government departments at 12 noon on Tuesday, November 3, celebrating Flag Day.

She also said flags of the UAE will be raised on Martyr's Day on November 30, and within the same week on UAE National Day on December 2.

Brand Dubai invites the public to visit this national creative composition and to take photographs and share them on social media using the hashtag: #BrandDubai.

The flags will be kept in place until mid-December 2015.