In Pictures: UAE Flag Day celebrations marked across the country

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, raised the UAE flag at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court on UAE Flag Day, marked annually on 3rd November.

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah with a child during the flag day celebrations in Sharjah.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, during celebrations to mark the UAE Flag Day at Al Shindagha, Dubai.

The UAE Flag Day today is a very special occasion and gives residents yet another opportunity to express their gratitude to the country and its visionary leaders. It is a moment of great pride as both Emiratis and expats celebrate the spectacular achievements of the UAE over the past 52 years.

The UAE flag was hoisted across schools, government departments, ministries and by all members of the community as a way to express love for the homeland and loyalty to the UAE’s wise leadership. Above, Flag Day celebrations at Flag Island in Sharjah.

Celebrations to mark the UAE Flag Day at Al Shindagha, Dubai.

The national occasion of UAE Flag Day is a moment of unmitigated pride and joy for everyone as they raise the flag to show their appreciation for the UAE. For many citizens and residents alike, it evokes a sense of deep pride and belonging.

United by the occasion, citizens and expatriates gathered to show their love and appreciation to the UAE and its visionary leadership.

Flag Day was first celebrated in 2013.

Music band performing during Flag Day celebrations at Masfoot Museum in Ajman.

Flag Garden at Kite Beach in Dubai.

Kids during Flag Day celebrations at Al Qawasim Corniche in Ras Al Khaimah.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, raised the flag at DEWA’s headquarters in Dubai.

Al Ain FC celebrated the raising of the UAE flag at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.

UAE flag at the Union House in Dubai.

Celebrations in Abu Dhabi.

Shops in Satwa decorated with UAE flags.