Sheikh Mohammed calls on businesses to raise UAE flag on 3 November – News

“Our flag of pride, glory and sovereignty will be raised high,” the UAE vice-president tweeted

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The UAE Vice President on Friday called on ministries and agencies to raise the country’s flag at 11 am on November 3.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said in a tweet reminding residents about UAE Flag Day: “Our flag will continue to be raised…. ..it is our pride and unity that will last forever… our flag of pride, glory and sovereignty will fly high.”

The celebration of Flag Day is an important annual holiday in the UAE. Citizens and residents came together to raise and wave the flag on a day of pride in the UAE’s achievements, excellence and leadership.

Here are some key facts about the UAE flag:

1. The UAE flag was first used on 2 December 1971.

2. The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the first to raise the flag.

3. The UAE flag is twice as long as it is wide.

4. The UAE flag was designed by Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah.

5. The UAE Flag Day is celebrated on 3rd November every year.

6. The UAE Flag Day was first launched in 2013.

7. The UAE flag is hoisted on all government offices and buildings.

8. The UAE flag represents justice, peace, tolerance, power and moderation.

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