Raise it high, raise it proud: UAE Flag Day in pictures

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  • Raise it High, Raise it Proud — UAE Flag day celebrations at our Abu Dhabi Media office. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Raise it High, Raise it Proud — UAE Flag day celebrations at our Abu Dhabi Media office. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Mohammed Al Obaidli, a senior crisis officer at the Health, Safety and Environment department, joins other employees of the Abu Dhabi Media in raising the UAE national flag. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Mohammed Al Obaidli, a senior crisis officer at the Health, Safety and Environment department, joins other employees of the Abu Dhabi Media in raising the UAE national flag. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Fujairah Police and schoolchildren celebrate UAE Flag Day. Courtesy Fujairah Police.
    Fujairah Police and schoolchildren celebrate UAE Flag Day. Courtesy Fujairah Police.
  • Emarat employees raise the UAE flag at its head office in Dubai. Courtesy Emarat.
    Emarat employees raise the UAE flag at its head office in Dubai. Courtesy Emarat.
  • General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Abu Dhabi joins in Flag Day celebrations, Courtesy photo
    General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Abu Dhabi joins in Flag Day celebrations, Courtesy photo
  • Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi raises the flag.
    Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi raises the flag.
  • Khalifa University celebrations in Abu Dhabi.
    Khalifa University celebrations in Abu Dhabi.
  • The Ajman municipality and Planning Department (AMPD) building is covered in a huge UAE flag. The flag was raised by the AMPD’s president, Sheikh bin Rashid Al Nuaimi. Photo Courtesy Ajman Government
    The Ajman municipality and Planning Department (AMPD) building is covered in a huge UAE flag. The flag was raised by the AMPD’s president, Sheikh bin Rashid Al Nuaimi. Photo Courtesy Ajman Government
  • Students, teachers and staff at the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre celebrate Flag Day
    Students, teachers and staff at the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre celebrate Flag Day
  • RTA takes part in UAE Flag Day celebrations in Dubai. Courtesy RTA
    RTA takes part in UAE Flag Day celebrations in Dubai. Courtesy RTA
  • RAK Police and schoolchildren from the emirate at Flag Day celebrations. Courtesy RAK Police
    RAK Police and schoolchildren from the emirate at Flag Day celebrations. Courtesy RAK Police
  • Al Ain Zoo celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy Al Ain Zoo
    Al Ain Zoo celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy Al Ain Zoo
  • Dubai Health Authority observes Flag Day. Courtesy photo
    Dubai Health Authority observes Flag Day. Courtesy photo
  • Employees at the Ministry of Health celebrate flag day. Photo courtesy Ministry of Health
    Employees at the Ministry of Health celebrate flag day. Photo courtesy Ministry of Health
  • Dubai Media Office celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy DMO
    Dubai Media Office celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy DMO
  • Sheikh Zayed Housing programme management. Photo Courtesy Sheikh Zayed Housing
    Sheikh Zayed Housing programme management. Photo Courtesy Sheikh Zayed Housing
  • Staff at TAQA’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi celebrate Flag Day at Sowwah Square. Photo Courtesy TAQA
    Staff at TAQA’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi celebrate Flag Day at Sowwah Square. Photo Courtesy TAQA
  • Dubai Healthcare City celebrates Flag Day at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center. Courtesy Dubai Healthcare City
    Dubai Healthcare City celebrates Flag Day at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center. Courtesy Dubai Healthcare City
  • The UAE Telecoms Regulatory Authority (TRA) celebrates Flag Day 2014.
    The UAE Telecoms Regulatory Authority (TRA) celebrates Flag Day 2014.
  • Dubai Customs celebrates Flag Day.
    Dubai Customs celebrates Flag Day.
  • Abu Dhabi Women’s College students raise the flag with pride.
    Abu Dhabi Women’s College students raise the flag with pride.
  • The Higher Colleges of Technology held simultaneous flag raising commemorations, across all of its 17 campuses spread in the UAE. Photo Courtesy Higher Colleges of Technology
    The Higher Colleges of Technology held simultaneous flag raising commemorations, across all of its 17 campuses spread in the UAE. Photo Courtesy Higher Colleges of Technology
  • Majid Al Futtaim’s six shopping malls across the UAE demonstrated a unified show of patriotism and national pride for UAE Flag Day. Courtesy MAF
    Majid Al Futtaim’s six shopping malls across the UAE demonstrated a unified show of patriotism and national pride for UAE Flag Day. Courtesy MAF
  • Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in Abu Dhabi celebrates Flag Day.
    Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in Abu Dhabi celebrates Flag Day.
  • Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid, Ruler of Ajman and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid, the Crown Prince, attend Flag Day celebrations in the emirate. WAM
    Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid, Ruler of Ajman and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid, the Crown Prince, attend Flag Day celebrations in the emirate. WAM
  • UAE University Flag Day events. Courtesy Emirates University
    UAE University Flag Day events. Courtesy Emirates University
  • UAE University Flag Day. (Courtesy Emirates University
    UAE University Flag Day. (Courtesy Emirates University
  • Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, Gautam Sashittal, together with DMCC employees raised the UAE Flag outside Almas Tower at 12 noon today.
    Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, Gautam Sashittal, together with DMCC employees raised the UAE Flag outside Almas Tower at 12 noon today.
  • Department Of Culture And Information - Sharjah take part in UAE flag day.
    Department Of Culture And Information - Sharjah take part in UAE flag day.
  • Dubai Duty Free management and staff. Courtesy Dubai Duty Free.
    Dubai Duty Free management and staff. Courtesy Dubai Duty Free.