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Photos: UAE Flag Day celebrations marked across the country

UAE Flag Day is a momentous occasion

Published: November 03, 2021 12:58 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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MBR FLAG — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday, raised the UAE flag at Al Wasl Plaza in the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai, marking the UAE Flag Day, which falls on November 3 every year. Image Credit: Dubai Media office

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MBR FLAG 2 — Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. Image Credit: Dubai Media office

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flag — Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs (C) attends the Flag Day ceremony, at Qasr Al Watan. Image Credit: WAM

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FLAG 1-1635929632391 — 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 50 years. It is also a time for everyone to renew their commitment to take the country farther and higher in its developmental pursuits, showing the way to the future generations. Above, visitors at Sharjah International Book Fair 2021 at Expo Centre Sharjah hold UAE flag on the UAE Flag day. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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teaser flag day-1635929626000 — 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. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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FLAG 3-1635929643973 — People enjoy taking pictures at the Flag Garden in Jumeirah in celebration of the UAE Flag Day. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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FLAG DAY 4-1635929654159 — Riders from Equestrian club carrying flags arrive at Flag Island in Sharjah on the occassion of UAE Flag Day. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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FLAG 5-1635929638632 — 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. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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DMO EXPO — Organised by Brand Dubai at Kite Beach in Jumeirah, the eighth edition of the ‘Flag Garden’ features 3,000 UAE flags arranged to create the Expo 2020 Dubai logo logo. Image Credit: WAM

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FLAG 6-1635929634405 — Businesses adorn their buildings with UAE flags in celebration of the UAE Flag Day. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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new — United by the occasion, citizens and expatriates gathered to show their love and appreciation to the UAE and its visionary leadership. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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expo flag — UAE Flag day parade on Ghaf avenue at the Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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FLAG 8-1635929648730 — Residents decorate their homes in Dubai with UAE flags in celebration of the UAE Flag Day. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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FLAG 9-1635929650991 — People enjoy taking pictures at the Flag Garden in Jumeirah in celebration of the UAE Flag Day. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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FLAG 10-1635929629160 — Volunteers distribute UAE Flags to visitors at Sharjah International Book Fair 2021 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Flag day DP — The Dubai Police joined the UAE leadership, citizens, and residents in celebrating the country’s Flag Day and raised the flag high and proud at the headquarter premises. The ceremony, which took heed of the announced precautionary measures against the new Coronavirus (COVID-19), was attended by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the commander-in-chief of Dubai Police, and a number of Dubai Police senior officers, employees working in different fields including the medical frontliners of Dubai Police Healthcare Centre. Image Credit: Dubai Police

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FLAG DAY 12-1635929658997 — Sharjah civil defence staff at the Flag Island in Sharjah on the occassion of UAE Flag Day. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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FLAG DAY 13-1635929662148 — A child from Association of Families of Persons with Disabilities carrying UAE flag in Shajrah on the occassion of UAE Flag Day. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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FLAG 14-1635929622927 — Abdul Aziz Ahmed, an Emirati visitor at Expo 2020 carries UAE Flag to celebrate UAE Flag day. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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flag — UAE flag day celebrations in Fujairah. Image Credit: WAM

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flag — In conjunction with the UAE Golden Jubilee, Dubai Customs celebrated the Flag Day today Wednesday, which is marked every year on 3rd November, with a flag raising ceremony at its headquarters. The flag-raising ceremony was led by Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Director General of Dubai Customs who hoisted the flag at 11am, with the presence of executive directors, heads of departments, and employees. The ceremony started with raising the UAE Flag and singing the National Anthem, and all precautionary measures, including social distancing, were taken. Image Credit: WAM

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FLAG — Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today joined the UAE in its Flag Day celebrations to honour Emirati heritage, the founding fathers of the country and the vision of its wise leadership. Alongside members of DIFC Authority senior management and dignitaries from Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), DIFC Courts, Immigration Office and DHA Health Office, DIFC’s Governor H.E. Essa Kazim, proudly raised the UAE flag high as a symbol of reflection of the nation’s achievements and the Centre’s contribution to advancing the UAE’s status as a global financial and innovation hub. Image Credit: WAM

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flag 5113-1635929668061 — Image Credit: Dubai Media office

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