Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, said UAE Flag Day is an occasion to reaffirm loyalty to the nation and its leadership and reflect on the enduring values of the Union and the legacy of the Founding Fathers, who laid the foundations of a united nation built on shared aspirations and a common destiny.

Sheikh Mansoor said UAE Flag Day is an opportunity to reflect on the values embodied by the national flag, which symbolises the pride, dignity and ambition that have shaped the country’s development. His Highness emphasised that the UAE’s progress has been driven by a leadership that places people at the heart of development and recognises investment in their capabilities as essential to shaping a brighter future.

His Highness commended the UAE leadership’s continued support for sport, highlighting its role in strengthening national identity, fostering teamwork and instilling discipline, tolerance and fair play. He said the UAE flag inspires athletes to strive for excellence, represent their country with pride and build on its sporting achievements.

Sheikh Mansoor reaffirmed the commitment to advancing UAE sport, nurturing national talent and developing champions capable of competing and winning on the international stage. His Highness said every sporting achievement is a source of national pride and reflects the spirit of unity embodied by the UAE flag, inspiring future generations to pursue excellence and build on the nation’s success.

His Highness concluded by expressing his wishes for the continued security and prosperity of the UAE, its leadership and people, and for the national flag to always fly high as a symbol of unity and loyalty, inspiring the nation’s journey towards a future that reflects the ambitions and aspirations of its people.

Mansoor bin Mohammed: UAE flag inspires athletes to strive for excellence