President Sheikh Mohamed attends Flag Day ceremony - in pictures

  • President Sheikh Mohamed addresses the Flag Day ceremony at Qasr Al Hosn, in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed addresses the Flag Day ceremony at Qasr Al Hosn, in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • People stand for the national anthem during the ceremony. Photo: Mohamed Al Suwaidi / UAE Presidential Court
    People stand for the national anthem during the ceremony. Photo: Mohamed Al Suwaidi / UAE Presidential Court
  • The UAE flag at Qasr Al Hosn. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    The UAE flag at Qasr Al Hosn. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • The President stands for the national anthem with 55 individuals representing the UAE’s 55 years of Union. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    The President stands for the national anthem with 55 individuals representing the UAE’s 55 years of Union. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed reflected on the nation's progress since its founding and paid tribute to UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the Rulers who established the Union. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed reflected on the nation's progress since its founding and paid tribute to UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the Rulers who established the Union. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed addresses the gathering. Photo: Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed addresses the gathering. Photo: Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • The UAE Armed Forces military band participates in the ceremony. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    The UAE Armed Forces military band participates in the ceremony. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed greets guests. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed greets guests. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • Across all seven emirates, government institutions, ministries, schools, universities, and the public participated in the celebration. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Across all seven emirates, government institutions, ministries, schools, universities, and the public participated in the celebration. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • The ceremony at Qasr Al Hosn. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    The ceremony at Qasr Al Hosn. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • Guests wait to greet Sheikh Mohamed. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Guests wait to greet Sheikh Mohamed. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court