UAE Flag Flies High As Residents United In Nation’s Colours

With unwavering loyalty and patriotic fervour, Emiratis and expatriates celebrated the country’s union and proudly raised high the UAE colours on Flag Day on Friday.

Synchronised hoisting and waving of the UAE flag was done at 10am across all local and federal government offices, departments, schools, hospitals, parks, as well as various private institutions and public places.

Although not a public holiday, this year marked the 11th year of the national occasion that was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, back in 2013 to honour the country’s history and achievements as it marches to the future.

“On this day, we celebrate the flag of the homeland and raise it together,” Sheikh Mohammed previously tweeted.

Raising the UAE flag also symbolises the values each colour represents. Green is about hope, joy, optimism, love, and the country’s prosperity. White represents peace and honesty. Black stands for overcoming enemies and also about strength of mind. Red represents hardiness, bravery, strength and courage.

Here are some of the pictures when Emiratis and expats came together to celebrate the UAE flag day: