UAE Flag Day celebrations marked across the country

UAE Flag Day is a momentous occasion

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Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor
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Students gather at Sharjah’s Flag Island to celebrate UAE Flag Day, waving the nation’s colours high in a spirited display of unity and pride.
Students gather at Sharjah’s Flag Island to celebrate UAE Flag Day, waving the nation’s colours high in a spirited display of unity and pride.
Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
1/20
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan raised the nation’s flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi to mark Flag Day, a national occasion that reflects the values of loyalty, unity, and pride in the country’s identity and national spirit.
UAE Presidential Court
2/20
Sheikh Mohamed stated that the raising of the UAE flag on Flag Day stands as a symbol of national pride and unity. He noted that the presence of retired service personnel who had contributed to the UAE’s development reflected the deep loyalty and dedication shown by generations of Emiratis.
UAE Presidential Court
3/20
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended the UAE Flag Day celebration held at The Gate Building in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The ceremony was organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in collaboration with DIFC.
WAM
4/20
During the ceremony, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, joined by 150 students from schools across Dubai, raised the UAE flag in front of The Gate Building,
WAM
5/20
The DIFC Gate Building, featured a striking 15-storey artwork paying tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum during their historic meeting at the late Sheikh Zayed’s farm in Al Khawaneej, Dubai.
WAM
6/20
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, raises the UAE flag during a Flag Day ceremony at The Founders Memorial.
UAE Presidential Court
7/20
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has raised the UAE flag at Zayed National Museum, marking the UAE’s Flag Day, celebrated annually on 3 November.
WAM
8/20
On this occasion, Sheikh Khaled said: “UAE Flag Day is a historic national moment that reflects the deep sense of belonging and loyalty our people hold for their nation and its leadership.
WAM
9/20
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has raised the UAE flag at Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain Region to mark Flag Day, observed annually on 3rd November, embodying the values of unity, belonging and loyalty to the nation and its leadership.
WAM
10/20
Dubai Airports today marked UAE Flag Day with a flag-raising ceremony at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3, reaffirming national unity and pride. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports, led the ceremony by hoisting the flag as the national anthem was played. Senior executives, employees and partners from the wider oneDXB community gathered for the ceremony at DXB, reaffirming their commitment to supporting the UAE’s development and strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading global aviation hub.
Dubai Airports
11/20
UAE Armed Forces honour guards participate in a Flag Day ceremony at Qasr Al Hosn.
UAE Presidential Court
12/20
Students celebrate UAE Flag Day at Flag Island in Sharjah, proudly waving the national flag in a vibrant show of unity and patriotism.
Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
13/20
Visitors at Emirates Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi celebrate UAE Flag Day, honouring the national colours in a vibrant display of unity, heritage and pride.
Afra Alnofeli/Gulf News
14/20
Gulf News staff proudly marked the UAE Flag Day, coming together to raise the national flag and celebrate the country’s values of unity, strength and shared national identity.
Devadasan K P/Gulf News
15/20
Gulf News Interim CEO Vijay Vaghela raises the UAE flag during Flag Day celebrations at the Gulf News headquarters in Dubai.
Devadasan K P/Gulf News
16/20
The Dubai Police have 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.
Dubai Police
17/20
The UAE flag during a Flag Day ceremony at Qasr Al Hosn.
UAE Presidential Court
18/20
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.
Afra Alnofeli/Gulf News
19/20
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment celebrates UAE Flag day.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment
20/20
The United Arab Emirates University celebrated “Flag Day” with the participation of university leadership, academic and administrative staff, and students, reaffirming the shared values of belonging and loyalty.
UAE University

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